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Here are the solutions to the analogy questions: 13. Embarrassed is to humiliated as Frightened is to: The relationship is one of degree or intensity. Humiliated is a more intense form of embarrassed. A) Terrified: Terrified is a more intense form of frightened. B) Hesitated C) Cautious D) Reckless The correct option is A. Answer: A 14. Pride is to lion as Shoal is to: The relationship is a collective noun. A pride is a group of lions. A) Teacher B) Students C) Self-respect D) Fish: A shoal is a group of fish. The correct option is D. Answer: D 15. Artist is to paint as Sculptor is to: The relationship is that the first word (profession) uses the second word (medium/material). An artist uses paint. A) People B) Clay: A sculptor uses clay (or stone, metal) as a medium. (Assuming "Blaw" is a misspelling of "Clay"). C) Politician D) Opponent The correct option is B. Answer: B 16. Exercise is to stamina as Dieting is to: The relationship is that the first word (activity) leads to or improves the second word (outcome/quality). Exercise leads to stamina. A) Food B) Eating C) Fitness: Dieting contributes to fitness. D) Restaurant The correct option is C. Answer: C 17. Candid is to indirect as an honest is to: The relationship is antonym. Candid means direct, which is the opposite of indirect. A) Frank B) Wicked: While not a direct antonym like "dishonest," "wicked" implies a lack of moral integrity, which often includes dishonesty, making it the closest fit among the options. C) Truthful D) Worthless The correct option is B. Answer: B 18. Guide is to direct as Huddle is to: The relationship is function or synonym. A guide's function is to direct. A) Discuss: When people huddle, they often discuss something privately. (Assuming "duchess" is "discuss"). B) Maintain C) Increase D) Preserve The correct option is A. Answer: A 19. COBBLER = SHOES The relationship is that the first word (profession) works with or repairs the second word (object). A cobbler works with shoes. A) Mechanic : Automobile: A mechanic works with/repairs automobiles. B) Carpenter : Saw C) Spy : Plants D) Electric : Power The correct option is A. Answer: A 20. WALKING - STRIDING The relationship is that the second word is a specific manner or more vigorous form of the first word. Striding is a specific way of walking. A) Person : Shows B) Cooking : Roasting: Roasting is a specific method or manner of cooking. C) Piptoing : Walking (If "Piptoing" is a typo for "Tiptoeing", then tiptoeing is a type of walking, but the order is reversed compared to the original analogy). D) Pumping : Hooking The correct option is B. Answer: B