Example: Best Express a Relationship Similar to That Bridge Type: Definition of the Original Pair

ReadTheory Name______Date______• Anallogiies 4 Level 12

Directions: Choose the pair of words that Example: best express a relationship similar to that Bridge Type: Definition of the original pair. Then write the bridge #) PLATITUDE : CLICHÉ sentence(s) to the right. A) dogma : accurate B) theater : dramatic By definition, a platitude is cliché. C) sage : wise By definition, a sage is wise. D) legerdemain : obvious E) portent : beneficial

Bridge Type: Function

Bridge Sentence: 1) AMENITY : COMFORT

A) scythe : fell The function of an amenity is to comfort. B) approbation : praise C) scientist : analyze The function of a ______is to be ______. D) mallet : gavel

E) restaurant : indulge

Bridge Type: Lack

2) DEMENTED : LUCIDITY Bridge Sentence: A) boorish : propriety B) prodigal : sons Demented means lacking lucidity. C) acrobatic : flexibility D) sanguine : blood ______means lacking ______.

E) realistic : optimism

Bridge Type: Definition (Antonyms)

3) DEFENDANT : PLAINTIFF Bridge Sentence: A) predator : ecosystem B) talent : prodigy A defendant is the opposite of a plaintiff. C) victim : assailant

D) juror : prosecutor ______. E) builder : architect

Bridge Type: Characteristic

4) WALL : OPAQUE Bridge Sentence: A) usury : interested B) jewelry : ostentatious A characteristic of wall is to be opaque. C) socialism : destructive D) despot : cruel ______. E) religion : kosher

5) ASSUAGE : MOLLIFY Bridge Sentence:

A) abstain : indulge ______. B) hypothesize : prove C) desiccate : dehydrate D) curse : ghostwrite ______. E) condemn : neglect

6) MONUMENTAL: SIGNIFICANT Bridge Sentence:

A) capricious : restrained ______. B) beauteous : prepossessing C) offensive : stereotypical D) objectified : purchased ______. E) insignificant : irrelevant

7) ANTIPATHY : APPROVAL Bridge Sentence: A) asphyxiation : choking B) crochet : knitting ______.

C) incredulity : faith

D) infection : contamination D) ______. E) excrement : waste

8) BAILIFF : COURTHOUSE Bridge Sentence:

A) tournament : stadium ______. B) priest : synagogue B) C) ambulance : sepulcher D) greyhound : racetrack ______. E) majordomo : estate

Answers and Explanations

1) B An amenity is something that increases comfort. Thus, the function of an amenity is to comfort. An approbation is a formal commendation or praise. Thus, the function of an approbation is to praise. Therefore (B) is correct.

2) A Demented means irrational, mad, or otherwise mentally impaired. Lucidity is the ability to think clearly. Thus, demented means lacking lucidity. Boorish means rude or uncouth. Propriety is the quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standard behavior. Thus, boorish means lacking propriety. Therefore (A) is correct.

3) C A defendant is a person accused of a crime in a court of law. A plaintiff is a person who brings a case against someone else in a court of law. Thus, a defendant is the opposite of a plaintiff. A victim is a person who is injured or harmed in a crime. An assailant is an attacker or person who harms another. Thus, a victim is the opposite of an assailant. Therefore (C) is correct.

4) C Opaque means unable to be seen through. Thus, a characteristic of a wall is to be opaque. A despot is an absolute ruler who yields power in a cruel way. Thus, a characteristic of a despot is to be cruel. Therefore (C) is correct.

5) C Assuage means to make something unpleasant less intense. Mollify means to reduce the severity of something. Thus, by definition, to assuage is synonymous with to mollify. Desiccate means to dry something out completely. Dehydrate means to remove liquid from something. Thus, by definition, desiccate is synonymous with to dehydrate. Therefore (C) is correct.

6) B Monumental means great in importance, extent, or size. Significant means important. Thus, monumental is an extreme form of significant. Beauteous means beautiful or very attractive. Prepossessing means attractive in appearance. Thus, beauteous is an extreme form of prepossessing. Therefore (B) is correct.

7) C Antipathy is a deep-seated feeling of dislike. Appreciation is enjoyment of something’s good qualities. Thus, antipathy is a lack of approval. Incredulity is the state of being unwilling to believe something. Faith is the state of being willing to trust in something. Thus, incredulity is a lack of faith. Therefore (C) is correct.

8) E A bailiff is a person who keeps the order in a courthouse. Thus, a bailiff works at a courthouse. A majordomo is the chief steward of a large household or estate. Thus, a majordomo works at an estate. Therefore (E) is correct.