Analogies- MIddle Level SSAT

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What is an analogy?

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An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some way, often used to explain a concept or idea.

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What does 'torturous' mean?

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Torturous means causing great pain or suffering; extremely painful.

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What does 'evict' mean?

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Evict means to force someone to leave a property or place.

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'torturous is to bothersome'?

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Both words describe levels of discomfort, with 'torturous' being a more extreme form of 'bothersome'.

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What does 'devastated' mean?

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Devastated means feeling extreme emotional pain or shock.

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What does 'detect' mean?

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Detect means to discover or identify the presence of something.

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'rain is to flood'?

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Rain can lead to a flood, showing a cause-and-effect relationship.

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What does 'humiliated' mean?

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Humiliated means feeling ashamed or embarrassed.

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What does 'scrutinize' mean?

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Scrutinize means to examine something very carefully.

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'detect is to scrutinize'?

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To detect something often requires careful examination, or scrutiny.