Define analogy
a comparison of 2 unlike things based on a similar characteristic or feature
Define omni-
all
- omnivore
- omnipotent - all powerful (God)
- omnipresent - present everywhere at the same time (God)
Carnivore is to meat as herbivore is to _________
plants
Name a synonym for toxin.
poison
Name an antonym for laconic.
wordy long-winded
Define polygon
a closed figure with 3 or more sides
for example: triangle, square, pentagon
Define chrono-
time
- chronological - record of events starting with the earliest
Renegade is to rebel as toxin is to _______
poison
Name a synonym for cower.
cringe crouch recoil flinch
Define parasite
a person or organism living off of another without giving anything in return
Define penta-
5
- pentagon
Divulge is to tell as cower is to _______
recoil (crouch)
Name a synonym for divulge.
admit blab disclose give away
leak reveal
Define deduction
- conclusion/inference
Define aqua-
water
- aquarium
- aquamarine
Vacillate is to waver as laconic is to ______
concise (using few words to express much)
Name a synonym for eclectic.
diverse broad varied
wide-ranging assorted
Define eclectic
made up from different sources
synonyms: diverse, varied
Define therm-
heat
- thermometer
- thermostat
Therm- is to heat as aqua- is to _________
water
Name a synonym for renegade.
rebel deserter recreant rat
Define divulge
To disclose or reveal something private, secret, or previously unknown
Name a synonym for vacillate.
fluctuate oscillate waffle waver
alternate seesaw
Define alliteration
repeat the 1st sound in 2 or more words that are next to each other
example: tasty tacos slippery slithery snake
Name a synonym for parasite.
bloodsucker sponge freeloader