Word Analogies- High School

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What is a word analogy?

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A word analogy is a comparison between two words or phrases that have a similar relationship, often expressed in the form 'A is to B as C is to D.'

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What does 'ABRIDGE' mean?

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To abridge means to shorten a text or piece of writing without losing its essential meaning.

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What does 'ADORN' mean?

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To adorn means to decorate or add beauty to something.

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'ABRIDGE : SHORTEN'?

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The relationship is that 'abridge' is a synonym of 'shorten'.

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What does 'SHOVEL' refer to in the analogy 'SHOVEL : DIG'?

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A shovel is a tool used to dig.

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What does 'FORK' refer to in the analogy 'FORK : EAT'?

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A fork is a utensil used to eat.

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'BEES : HIVE'?

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The relationship is that bees live in a hive.

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What does 'HIVE' mean?

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A hive is a structure where bees live and produce honey.

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'MONARCH : BUTTERFLY'?

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The relationship is that a monarch is a type of butterfly.

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What does 'COBRA' refer to in the analogy 'COBRA : SNAKE'?

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A cobra is a specific type of snake.