<span>An analogy is a comparison between two things. When you are looking to form analogies, look for a correspondence between the first pair of words, and determine which answer choice is has words with a similar relationship.
<em>Complete the analogies by selecting the pair of words whose relationship most resembles the relationship of the first pair.</em>
1. desultory : purpose :: </span><span>
These words are antonyms, so find the option with words that are also antonyms.
A. bland : flavor </span>→ antonyms<span>
B. random : chance </span>→ synonyms<span>
C. precise : target </span>→ synonyms<span>
D. direct : plan </span>→ similar subject matter <span> The correct analogy is d</span>esultory : purpose :: bland : flavor. Answer: A. bland : flavor <span> 2. colloquialism : language ::
These words are related because colloquialism is conversational "everyday" language, or a specific type of diction or slang. In other words, it is a specific type of a more general category.
A. regions : nations </span>→ part of a whole<span>
B. tuxedo : suit </span>→ synonyms<span>
C. jeans : clothing </span>→ specific type of a general category<span>
D. contract : agreement </span>→ synonyms
The correct analogy is colloquialism : language :: jeans : clothing.
Zeus wants people to be miserable because he wanted to live lavishly and Prometheus disobeys him because he wants to share certain gifts such as fire to men to help them survive. People with power should help the weak because the weak will only struggle and their situation will only worsen without the help of others.
