Correct Answer: B
Explanation: OVEREXERTION is likely to cause FATIGUE; similarly, injury is likely to cause pain. (B) is the only choice whose terms exhibit a relationship similar to that found between the capitalized words.

question 10 of 13

UNNERVE : COMPOSURE ::
(A) deviate : individuality
(B) corrupt : purity
(C) judge : verdict
(D) shock : amazement
(E) threaten : attack

(from the October 12, 1999 test)

Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The best answer is (B). The relationship between the capitalized words can be best expressed as "To 1st someone is to make that person lose his/her 2nd." Just as to UNNERVE someone is to make her lose her COMPOSURE (her calmness and self-control), to corrupt someone is to make him lose his purity.

question 11 of 13

ELASTIC : FLEXIBLE ::
(A) diamond : hard
(B) ocean : nautical
(C) iron : rusty
(D) sandpaper : smooth
(E) water : irrigated

(from the October 12, 1999 test)

Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The best answer is (A). The relationship between the capitalized terms is best expressed as "A characteristic property of 1st is that it is 2nd." ELASTIC is, by its nature, FLEXIBLE; in the same way, a diamond is, by its nature, hard.

question 12 of 13

LETHARGIC : ENERGY ::
(A) contrived : plot
(B) desultory : direction
(C) durable : structure
(D) frenetic : activity
(E) dejected : sympathy

(from the October 12, 1999 test)

Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The best answer is (B). The relationship between the capitalized words is best expressed as "1st indicates a lack of 2nd." LETHARGIC, or sluggish, is an adjective that indicates a lack of ENERGY; similarly, desultory, which means "marked by a lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose," is an adjective that indicates a lack of direction (in the sense of goal or purpose). question 13 of 13

JUDICIOUS : PRUDENCE ::
(A) deferential : scorn
(B) malevolent : influence
(C) indomitable : defeat
(D) stoic : hardship
(E) frivolous : giddiness

(from the October 16, 1999 test)

Correct Answer: E
Explanation: Someone JUDICIOUS, that is, someone characterized by sound judgment, is likely to behave with PRUDENCE, that is, with caution and good judgment. Likewise, someone frivolous, someone lacking seriousness and given to levity, is likely to behave with giddiness, with lighthearted silliness. Choice (E) is the best answer.

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