Analogy based Questions: Theory and Practice for GRE & CAT(Online Class)

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Contents of Plan
Introduction

Types of links and probabilities

When you dont know Strategy

Application and imbibing techniques

Analogy bible from Big book ETS, Nova, Barons List from Bible

References

Key concepts
Before looking at answer think of the short sentence that

makes the relationship Example Fish : School, here the group of fish is called a school ; Club: golf, (Club is used to play Golf) Types of relations Eliminate choices with no relationship (imp:brahmastra) Watch for eye catchers Use part of speech for the words You can reverse the words or carefully make your own sentences (stem) Conjecture is an important skill Use 30-50 seconds, dont be over-fast Diplomatic language is importance issue here too

Types of Analogy
Synonyms & Antonyms Member and class

Degree of intensity (stronger, harsher, or more in degree)

Part of whole Definition Lack of Manner of Function Action & significance Pertaining to Different connotation Worker and action & worker and workplace
Page 400-450, From Book: GRE Nova

Constrains of the Examiner

He cannot give any other relation than the 10 Relation should be strong Answer should be non controversial Two basic themes are antonyms and synonyms The answer or the brahm-astra we have is the Power of

Elimination

Even if we dont know the meaning then also we have to

use POE carefully as we cannot skip the question and our slightest of idea about the words can benefit us

When you dont know the meaning

How to guess?

There are few relationship which are common

My personal estimates are that 70% of analogy are

antonym & synonym based Verb vs Verb & Adj vs adj

Collection or Grouping

Philately: stamp ( collector of stamps)

Numismatics: coin ( collector of coins)

Secondary meanings

Pan: camera ( pan in very means rotating a camera)

Page70; Book: GRE Barron's

Determination of words part of speech

Sap: vitality :: drain : resolve

More examples of guessing: Practice

Cloyed: Jaded:: A) Circumscribed: trifling B) Insatiable: cormorant C) Effeminate: conscientious D) Rectilinear: graceful E) Penurious: fatuous

Answer
Correct answer is B

Type of question: Synonyms

Elimination of irrelevant answers Secondary meaning of Cormorant is greedy

Practice Session
Draconian: coercion :: A. Insouciant: resplendence B. Munificent: philanthropy C. Blatant: concealment D. Submissive: consequent E. Spent: existence

Page 400-450, From Book: GRE Nova

Answer
Correct answer is B

Type of question: Property

Elimination of irrelevant answers Draconian has strict and coercive rules, similarly

munificent has philanthropic behavior

Degree question
Resolute : Will::

A. Violent : peaceful
B. Fanatic : concern C. Balky : contrary

D. Notorious : infamy
E. Virtuous : wholesome

Page 400-450, From Book: GRE Nova

Answer
Answer is B

Power of elimination can be applied

Possible relation exploration Resolute means very strong willed, fanatic means

very strong concern

Degree Question
Saturate : Dampen ::

A. Contaminate : pollute
B. Besmirch : sully C. Extol : praise

D. Waive : donate
E. Pronounce: presume

Page 400-450, From Book: GRE Nova

Answer
Answer is C

Saturate is to dampen thoroughly, similar to extol is

to praise highly Degree check Relation Dont get confused in synonyms and antonyms

Example of Worker & Tool

Welder : Torch

A. Carpenter : file
B. Farmer : plow C. Printer : binder

D. Painter : roller
E. Sailor : compass

Page 400-450, From Book: GRE Nova

Answer
Answer is C

Welder uses a torch, printer uses binder

POE A&S

Spatial order questions

Epilogue : story

A. Postscript : Epistle
B. Preface : Manuscript C. Foundation : ground

D. Title : cognomen
E. Alphabet : missive

Page 400-450, From Book: GRE Nova

Answer
Epilogue comes as a summary towards the end of a

story, similarly postscript comes at end of Epistle Hence answer is A Use elimination Depict all possible reason when not sure about meaning

Tough questions
Hector : Equanimity

A. Quicken : cognition
B. Harass : contravention C. Affirm : scruple

D. Deviate : Itinerary
E. Maraud : locality

Page 400-450, From Book: GRE Nova

Answers
Hector, the word comes from a roman hero of the famous

Trojan war. Hector is to intimidate, whereas equanimity is calmness of mind Now affirm means assert, and scruple means misgivings or doubt Hence the correct answer is C
This is a tough question where B is the eye catcher Also notable is the importance of Greek based words

Another tough one

Peccadillo : Flaw ::

A. Mediator : dispute
B. Grammar : error C. Nick : Score

D. Forensic : judiciary
E. Invasion : putsch

Page 400-450, From Book: GRE Nova

Answer
Ans C

Peccadillo is a small flaw likewise nick is small score

Here Error is the eye catcher

Be careful in these questions

Another question (Example of Noun and Diplomatic Languge)

Aristocrat : Land ::

A. Bureaucracy : enslavement
B. Monarchy : abnegation C. Gentry : talent

D. Dignity : rank
E. Junta : anarchy

Answer
Answer is D

POE
Eliminate A also due to diplomacy language Also land is noun, therefore the answer cannot have

adjective or very on the right side An Aristocrat has privilege due to land, similar a dignitary has rank

Vocabulary for Tough Questions

Limp is to walk unevenly similarly stutter is to walk unevenly Awl is used to pierce, similarly pestle is used to mash Splint is used to reduce mobility, similarly is used to reduce friction Reticent is one who talks less, abstemious is one who doesnt gorge

himself Curator is person who collects or hold many paining, similarly the librarian holds a collection of books Astrolabe is a nautical instrument, similarly colander is a culinary instrument (Engineering) To complain a lot is called carp, similarly to drink a lot is called guzzle Filigree is twisted wires, similarly lace is twisted thread (clothes) Corral is collection of horse, similarly coop is collection of chicken
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Vocabulary for Tough Questions

Painter paints on canvas to make his painting, similarly sculptor

uses marble to make the statue (Art renaissance) Fresco is a painting on wall, similarly parquetry is painting on floor (Renaissance) Alcove: recess :: dome : roof Doggerel is poor verse, burlesque is poor plat (arts) Peroration is ending speech, coda is end of sonata (Literature poems) Embroider is design on clothing, likewise chase is design on/using metals (clothes and arts) Tourniquet is used to check flow of blood, like dam checks river (medical term) Grow : burgeon :: beat : palpitate Epitaph is inscription on tombstone :: motto is on shield Simper is irritating smile, babble is senseless talk
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Vocabulary for Tough Questions

Egg chicken :: roe salmon Embellish : austere :: adulterate : pure Clay is used in porcelain, like flax is used in linen Parquet is decoration of : wood :: mosaic : glass Needle is used to make knit, likewise loom is used for weave Hemorrhage causes bleeding, likewise vertigo causes dizziness Pluck : quit :: pride : grovel (political social) Epidermis : mammal :: bark conifer Leaf : oak :: needle (leaf of pine): pine Voting : roll call :: terminate : cloture (political words)
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Vocabulary for Tough Questions

Tango : dance :: elegy : poem Usury is taking high interest, similarly gouge is to make high

price Stray : group :: digress : subject Enunciate is to speak clear words, likewise limn is to draw lines Muffler : neck :: mitten :: hand Denture (false teeth): teeth :: toupee (wig or artificial hairs) : hair Script is of play : like score is for symphony Potter : shard :: bread : crumb Frieze : ornament :: pillar : support Foil : metal :: veneer : wood

Vocabulary for Tough Questions

Fidget : nervousness :: cringe : dread(fearfully)

Fang : tooth :: finger digit

Bolster : Support :: Tackle : Hoist Ballad : stanza :: novel : chapter

Silver : tarnish :: Iron : rust (economics)

Practice
Take more test and use the methods shown in this

presentation While practice use even the slightest idea you have about the word

References
GRE Barron's (Buy the book which is requisite for

this class GRE Novas (Buy the book which is requisite for this class at http://novapress.net/) Analogy Bible