Word Pair Analogies

Thrifty describes avarice, and hungry describes gluttonous. “Hungry : Gluttonous” → Hunger (a need) can lead to gluttony (excessive indulgence). “Thrifty : Avarice” → Thriftiness (a cautious use of resources) can lead to avarice (excessive greed).

A cineast loves film, and a gastronome loves food.

Expeditiously and swiftly are synonyms; diligently and persistently are synonyms.

A hilt is part of a sword, and a needle is part of the compass.

A crumb is a particle of bread, and an atom is a particle of a molecule.

Reconcile is an antonym of fight, and hurry is an antonym of procrastinate.

A plane is a tool used to smooth and shape wood, and a file is a tool used to smooth and shape a nail.

A rake is used to gather grass, and a census is used to gather information.

Jest is an antonym for earnest, and esteem is an antonym for disgrace.

A bog is a synonym for a marsh, and slumber is a synonym for sleep.