Are you ready to elevate your language prowess and master the nuances of word relationships? Our Ultimate Vocabulary Analogy Quiz: Test Your Word Skills is the perfect word study quiz to challenge your analogical reasoning and refine your vocabulary repertoire. In this free analogy practice test covering weeks 13 - 15, you'll test your skills with diverse word relationship quiz prompts, see how well you decode pairings, and boost your performance on any vocabulary test. Begin your journey with the interactive vocabulary quiz , then level up by tackling our targeted analogy quiz . Jump in now and watch your confidence soar!
Happy is to joyful as sad is to ?
Melancholy
Morose
Disgruntled
Sorrowful
'Happy' and 'joyful' are synonyms; similarly, 'sad' and 'sorrowful' share the same meaning. While 'morose' and 'melancholy' also relate to sadness, 'sorrowful' is the most direct match. This analogy tests understanding of synonym relationships. More on "sorrowful".
Cat is to kitten as dog is to ?
Cub
Puppy
Fawn
Chick
A young cat is called a kitten, just as a young dog is called a puppy. 'Cub' refers to the young of bears or big cats, 'fawn' to deer, and 'chick' to birds. This question checks basic knowledge of animal offspring terms. More on "puppy".
Up is to down as in is to ?
Under
Through
Out
Over
'Up' and 'down' are opposites; similarly, 'in' and 'out' are antonyms. The other options do not represent the direct opposite of 'in'. This tests basic antonym pairs. More on "out".
Cup is to drink as pen is to ?
Erase
Break
Write
Draw
A cup is used to drink liquids just as a pen is used to write words. 'Draw' might be done with a pencil or pen, but the primary function of a pen is to write. This analogy tests functional relationships. More on "write".
Hyperbole is to exaggeration as metonymy is to ?
Analogy
Antithesis
Substitution
Metaphor
Hyperbole is a figure of speech involving exaggeration, while metonymy is a figure of speech involving substitution of a related term. The other options are different rhetorical devices. This question assesses knowledge of literary terms. More on metonymy.
Abate is to lessen as augment is to ?
Decrease
Increase
Abbreviate
Neglect
To abate means to lessen, and to augment means to increase. 'Decrease' is the opposite, 'abbreviate' means to shorten, and 'neglect' means to ignore. This tests knowledge of antonyms and synonyms. More on "increase".
Eloquent is to articulate as laconic is to ?
Terse
Grandiloquent
Expressive
Verbose
'Eloquent' and 'articulate' both describe clear speech, while 'laconic' and 'terse' both describe using few words. 'Verbose' and 'grandiloquent' imply more words, and 'expressive' is broader. This analogy checks precision in word choice. More on "terse".
Ephemeral is to fleeting as perennial is to ?
Brief
Fleeting
Enduring
Transitional
'Ephemeral' means fleeting or short-lived, whereas 'perennial' means enduring or lasting. The other choices do not reflect the lasting nature implied by perennial. This tests antonymic relationships. More on "enduring".
Garish is to showy as mellifluous is to ?
Dense
Melodious
Harsh
Vivid
'Garish' means overly showy, and 'mellifluous' means sweet or melodious in sound. 'Harsh' is the opposite, and 'vivid' or 'dense' relate to other qualities. This tests nuanced vocabulary understanding. More on "melodious".
Zenith is to peak as nadir is to ?
Hill
Summit
Zenith
Bottom
The zenith is the highest point or peak; the nadir is the lowest point or bottom. 'Hill' and 'summit' relate to high points, and repeating 'zenith' is incorrect. This question examines antonym pairs in figurative usage. More on "bottom".
Ostensible is to apparent as recondite is to ?
Simple
Clear
Obscure
Mundane
'Ostensible' means appearing or seeming, and 'recondite' means obscure or difficult to understand. 'Clear' or 'simple' are antonyms of recondite, while 'mundane' means ordinary. This tests depth of vocabulary knowledge. More on "obscure".
Ameliorate is to improve as exacerbate is to ?
Worsen
Refine
Pacify
Strengthen
To ameliorate means to improve, while to exacerbate means to make worse or intensify negativity. 'Strengthen' and 'refine' do not convey worsening, and 'pacify' means to calm. This question assesses knowledge of nuanced antonyms. More on "worsen".
Lugubrious is to mournful as sanguine is to ?
Gloomy
Pessimistic
Indifferent
Optimistic
'Lugubrious' means excessively mournful, and 'sanguine' means optimistic or hopeful. 'Gloomy' and 'pessimistic' are opposites of sanguine, while 'indifferent' does not fit the positive outlook. This evaluates advanced antonyms. More on "optimistic".
Sesquipedalian is to long-winded as laconic is to ?
Loquacious
Garrulous
Succinct
Verbose
'Sesquipedalian' describes using long words or being long-winded, while 'laconic' describes using very few words or being succinct. The other options imply wordiness. This question tests advanced knowledge of style-related vocabulary. More on "succinct".
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Study Outcomes
Understand Analogy Structures -
Recognize common patterns in vocabulary analogies, such as synonyms, antonyms, and part-to-whole relationships, to improve your verbal reasoning.
Analyze Word Relationships -
Break down and compare word pairs to determine their precise connections and strengthen your ability to solve analogy practice test items.
Apply Strategic Thinking -
Use proven techniques for approaching analogy questions efficiently, helping you complete the vocabulary analogy quiz with confidence.
Enhance Vocabulary Knowledge -
Learn and reinforce new terms from weeks 13 - 15, expanding your word study quiz readiness and overall lexicon.
Evaluate Your Performance -
Assess your strengths and identify areas for improvement by reviewing quiz results and explanations.
Develop Ongoing Practice Habits -
Create a study plan for continuous analogy practice and maintain your vocabulary test skills over time.
Cheat Sheet
Identify Core Relationship Types -
Analogies often hinge on synonyms, antonyms, part-to-whole or cause-to-effect relationships, so start by classifying each pair before tackling the question. For example, recognizing that "doctor : patient" is a role relationship helps you match "teacher : student." Drawing on frameworks from Princeton WordNet ensures you cover the most common relationship categories.
Leverage Contextual Clues -
Scan surrounding words for hints on tone and usage - context is king in a vocabulary analogy quiz. If a stem pair appears in a sentence about cooking, you might link "season : flavor" rather than defaulting to a random synonym. Refer to Purdue OWL's contextual reading strategies to sharpen your inference skills.
Apply Analogical Mapping -
Use a proportional mapping formula (A : B :: C : D) to systematically transfer the relationship from the first pair to the second. For instance, if "bird : nest" maps to "bee : hive," you're recognizing habitat rather than another trait. This structured approach is backed by research from the University of Michigan's cognitive science department.
Study Roots and Etymology -
Building on Latin and Greek roots accelerates your word study quiz performance - knowing that "auto-" means self will unlock "autobiography" and "autonomy" relationships. Create a mini-dictionary of 10 roots per week and test yourself in a daily vocabulary test for better retention. This method aligns with best practices outlined by the Modern Language Association.
Use Spaced Retrieval Practice -
Integrate short, frequent analogy practice test sessions into your study routine to reinforce memory and boost confidence. Tools like Anki or Quizlet can structure your spaced repetition and mirror real word relationship quiz formats. Educational psychologists at Harvard emphasize that retrieval practice beats passive review every time.
