SSAT Specific Verbal Workout: Analogies
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 spout | the burst of spray from the blowhole of a whale |
| kennel | a house or shelter for a dog or a cat |
| hound | a domestic dog of any of various breeds commonly used for hunting, characteristically having drooping ears, a short coat, and a deep resonant voice |
| thicket | a thick or dense growth of shrubs, bushes, or small trees; a thick coppice |
| grove | a small wood or stand of trees lacking dense undergrowth |
| mason | one who builds or works with stone or brick |
| carpenter | a skilled worker who makes, finishes, and repairs wooden objects and structures |
| philologist | the study of literary texts and of written records, the establishment of their authenticity and their original form, and the determination of their meaning |
| suffrage | the right to vote, esp. in a political election |
| clemency | inclination to show mercy, compassion, or forgiveness toward an offender or enemy |
| boorish | resembling or characteristic of a boor; rude and clumsy in behavior |
| hysteria | an uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrationality, laughter, weeping, etc |
| serenity | the state or quality of being serene, calm, or tranquil; sereneness |
| terrestrial | of or relating to the earth or its inhabitants |
| admonish | to rebuke or scold somebody mildly, but earnestly |
| castigate | to reprimand, criticize, or punish severely |
| tepid | 1. moderately warm; lukewarm; 2. characterized by a lack of force or enthusiasm |
| conspicuous | 1. easily seen--noticeable; 2. trying to attract attention through being unusual or remarkable |
| stanza | lines of poetry that form a unit |
| canter | an easy gallop |
| rigid | stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard |
| feline | catlike; characteristic of animals of the cat family |
| rind | a thick and firm outer coat or covering, as of certain fruits, cheeses, and meats |
| fathom | to measure the depth of water |
| arid | 1. lacking water or rainfall, very dry; 2. lacking in vitality, interest, or excitement |
| sublime | extremely enjoyable and wonderful |
| tarnish | to dull the luster of; discolor, especially by exposure to air or dirt |
| indict | to charge someone with a crime or offense |
| facilitate | 1. to make easier; 2. to increase the likelihood of; 3. to be of use |
| impede | to block or hinder the progress of |
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