SSAT Upper Level Analogies

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Analogy

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A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

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Synonym

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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Antonym

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A word that means the opposite of another word.

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Context Clue

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Hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Relationship in Analogies

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Analogies show how two pairs of words or phrases are related in a similar way.

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Gorgeous is to Dreary

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An example of an analogy where 'gorgeous' (beautiful) is the opposite of 'dreary' (dull).

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Swipe is to Pilfer

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An example of an analogy where 'swipe' (to steal) is synonymous with 'pilfer' (to steal in small amounts).

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Pants is to Garments

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An example of a category analogy where 'pants' is a type of 'garment'.

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Revolver is to Shoot

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An example of a functional analogy where a 'revolver' is used to 'shoot'.

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Harness is to Secure

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An example of a functional analogy where a 'harness' is used to 'secure' something.