A&S Analogies Set 1

Question 1

Parsimonious

Answer 1

unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal

Question 2

Caprice

Answer 2

a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior

Question 3

Idyll

Answer 3

an extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, typically an idealized or unsustainable one

Question 4

Deride

Answer 4

express contempt for; ridicule

Question 5

Condescension

Answer 5

an attitude of patronizing superiority; disdain

Question 6

Abscond

Answer 6

leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft

Question 7

Untenable

Answer 7

(especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection

Question 7

Slavish

Answer 7

relating to or characteristic of a slave, typically by behaving in a servile or submissive way

Question 8

Reticent

Answer 8

not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily

Question 9

Callousness

Answer 9

insensitive and cruel disregard for others

Question 10

Blemish

Answer 10

spoil the appearance of (something) that is otherwise aesthetically perfect

Question 11

Melodrama

Answer 11

a sensational dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions

Question 12

Stringent

Answer 12

(of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting

Question 13

Throng

Answer 13

a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals

Question 14

Mediator

Answer 14

a person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict come to an agreement; a go-between

Question 15

Incite

Answer 15

encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior)

Question 16

Famine

Answer 16

extreme scarcity of food

Question 17

Eminent

Answer 17

(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession

Question 18

Condone

Answer 18

accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue

Question 19

Barbaros

Answer 19

savagely cruel; exceedingly brutal

Question 20

Acquiesce

Answer 20

accept something without protest

Question 21

Anthology

Answer 21

a published collection of poems or other pieces of writing

Question 22

Novelty

Answer 22

the quality of being new, original, or unusual OR a small and inexpensive toy or ornament

Question 23

Phenomena

Answer 23

Plural of phenomenon

Question 24

Confidant

Answer 24

a person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others

Question 25

Intelligible

Answer 25

able to be understood; comprehensible

Question 26

Nourish

Answer 26

provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition

Question 27

Degradation

Answer 27

the condition or process of degrading or being degraded

Question 28

Hovel

Answer 28

a small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling

Question 29

Receptacle

Answer 29

an object or space used to contain something:

Question 30

Clemency

Answer 30

mercy; lenience

Question 31

Requisite

Answer 31

made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations

Question 32

Exploited

Answer 32

make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource)

Question 33

Loquacious

Answer 33

tending to talk a great deal; talkative