Analyzing Word Association and Word Choice — Quiz Answers

Read the paragraph. To the poet, words on a page are like colors on a canvas. Each one is carefully selected to construct an image in readers’ minds. The pen paints with language, words shout loudly in yellows and reds or whisper in shades of blue. They arrange themselves into shapes that capture moments in time. What does the analogy suggest?

Read the paragraph. As a novice, the new nurse spent the first two weeks at work shadowing an experienced nurse who was an expert in his specialty. After the two weeks, the nurse no longer felt like a beginner and was confident enough to begin seeing patients on his own. Which word is an antonym for novice ?

Read the paragraph. One of the spy’s greatest advantages was to appear completely innocuous in public. Today, she sat in the hotel lobby, the perfect picture of an ordinary, tired traveler, and she blended seamlessly into the crowd around her. But her harmless appearance in the lobby was all an act. Which word is a synonym for innocuous ?

Read the paragraph. Preparing for final exams was a marathon. First, Yuna collected all her notes for the year and highlighted the important bits. Then, she reviewed the chapter summaries in her textbook. Finally, Yuna made flash cards, which she studied every night for the three weeks leading up to the exams. What does the analogy highlight?

Read the paragraph. When we first started packing for the move to a new apartment, it felt like we were climbing a mountain. There was a long way to go before we reached our goal, and it was physically exhausting to carefully pack all our possessions into boxes. At the end of each long day, we were tired and achy. But when we were finally done, we felt exhilarated. What is being compared in the analogy?

Read the paragraph. Clouds blotted out the sun for the third day in a row, and Luz felt as though winter would never end. Looking for any indications that spring might be near, Luz scanned the yard. When she spotted the robins as they flew into the nearby shrubberies, Luz’s frown broke into a grin. Robins are the harbingers of spring, and when they arrive, warmer spring days soon follow. Which word is a synonym for harbingers ?

Read the paragraph. During the competition, contestants had to ascend a series of platforms. This was a challenge because the platforms floated in a giant swimming pool, making them tip back and forth unpredictably. The idea was to entertain the audience with the contestants' skills, but it was also fun to watch the contestants plummet into the pool with a big splash. Which word best helps you understand the meaning of plummet ?

Read the paragraph. Jayson's passion for knowledge was an endless ocean. A vast array of things interested him, from mathematics to art. While he could have kept his interest to just a surface-level knowledge of each subject, he chose to research more about the things that interested him. He never ran out of new interests and things to study. What statement is the analogy making about Jayson?

Read the paragraph. When the first-year lawyers entered the conference room, they were confronted by an absurd amount of paperwork. The massive conference table was buried under stacks of paper, and boxes filled with more files were stacked around the room. Despite their boss's instructions, it was ludicrous to think they could read it all in one night. Which word is closest in meaning to the word ludicrous ?

Read the paragraph. Prepared for the dearth of resources in the desert, the adventurers planned ahead. They packed extra provisions and mapped out every water spot along the way. Neither the heat nor the lack of food and water would get in the way of them finding the treasure. Which word is closest in meaning to the word dearth ?