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Analogies
100

A word that can be used to describe something said directly or clearly, leaving no room for doubt or confusion.

explicit

100

The meaning of the book was not clearly stated, therefore one could describe it as _________.

implicit

100

The weather was quite _____ this week with constant rain and clouds during the day. 

dismal

100

A ______? You mean a question?

query

100

Send : receive :: explicit : ________

implicit

200

Items that can be easily discarded may be referred to as _______, like surgical masks, plastic forks, and paper straws.

expendable

200

One might describe my talent as ______ because I was born with it.

innate

200

The soccer player claimed the foul was not _____ because he did not intend to hurt the other player, although he still did accidentally.

malicious

200

He wouldn't stop asking questions throughout the dinner. Some might call him _______, but I think he is just nosy. 

inquisitive

200
query : answer :: malicious : _____ 

kind

300

The librarian had an ______ collection of books in the library, ranging from fiction to nonfiction. 

extensive

300
When people are trying to not be rude, they often ______ things to avoid hurting other people's feelings. In other words, they hint at them without saying them out loud.

insinuate

300
Unfortunately, the tumor is _____, which means it has the ability to spread to other parts of the body.
malignant
300

Please ensure you recall the _____ of events that led to the start of World War I in your World History essay. 

sequence

300

insinuate : suggest :: exacerbate : ____

worsen

400

The organization was rather ______, meaning only certain people were authorized to have access.

exclusive

400

Age is unfortunately _______, as it cannot be changed by any outside force.

immutable

400

I have no _____ in my heart; instead, my heart is filled with love and affection for those around me, not hate.

malice

400

My goal is to save up enough money to _____ a new pair of shoes--my current pair is filled with holes.

acquire

400

implication : implicit :: malice : ______

malicious

500

After much deliberation from the coach, the player was told he would not participate in the final game of the season as to not ______ the existing injury any further.

exacerbate

500
One might use the word ______ to describe two things that are essentially linked to each other, or things that cannot be separated.

inherent

500

Reporting shows that there was evidence of _______ in the most recent presidential election. The LA Times reports that the winning candidate sent payments to a computer hacking firm months before the final votes were tallied.

malfeasance

500

I refuse to _______; instead, I will stand my ground and not back down. 

acquiesce

500
extensive : limited :: malignant :

benign

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