Word Pair Analogies

A nonagon is a polygon with nine sides, and a pentagon is a polygon with five sides.

A monkey is an example of a primate, and an opossum is an example of a marsupial.

Sartorial is a synonym for tailored, and gallant is a synonym for brave.

Parsley is used as a garnish, and salt is used as a seasoning.

A ribbon is used to decorate a present, and icing is used to decorate a cake.

Disclose and reveal are synonyms; intimate and suggest are synonyms.

Both a tumbler and a mug are used as drinking vessels, and a trowel and a spade are used as garden tools.

A seal is made of wax, and a stopper is made of cork.

Courtier and aristocrat are synonyms; unknown and nonentity are synonyms.

A decrescendo is a reduction in volume, and a recession is a reduction in the economy.