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A kitten is a young cat, so the pair shows a young animal and its adult form. The matching adult for a puppy is a dog, keeping the same relationship.
A hammer, saw, and drill are all tools used to cut or fasten materials. A ladder is used for climbing and reaching, so it fits a different job category.
The clue word thirsty tells us the hiker wanted the water very much. Greedily means with strong eagerness, which matches the idea of drinking quickly because of thirst.
Shouting is speaking very loudly, while whispering is speaking very softly, so the two are opposite in volume. The other pairs are synonyms that mean nearly the same thing.
Brave describes someone who faces danger without giving in to fear. Courageous carries that same meaning, so it is the closest synonym.
A nest is the home a bird lives in. Following the same home relationship, the place a bee lives is a hive.
Many words have more than one meaning, and the sentence's other words show which meaning is intended. Carrying a backpack easily shows that light here means low in weight, not brightness.
A finger is one of the small parts that make up a hand. In the same way, a toe is one of the small parts that make up a foot.
The clue that the town closed the bridge for repairs tells us something was wrong with it. Unsafe explains why a bridge would need to be shut down.
Exhausted means extremely tired after using up energy. Weary also means very tired, so it is the closest synonym.
An author creates a book, so the pair links a creator to the work created. A composer creates music, so music fills the same role.
A detective who waits to announce an answer is being thorough, so the adverb should describe careful attention. Carefully matches the idea of studying clues with focus.
The word bank has several meanings, and the rest of the sentence shows which one fits. Watching a river flow shows that bank here means the land along the water.
To observe something is to look at it closely and pay attention. Watch carries the same meaning of looking at something with attention.
A seed grows into a tree, so the pair shows something small that develops into a larger living thing. An egg develops into a bird, so bird fits the same relationship.
The word although signals a contrast: the team lost, yet the coach still praised them. Determined effort explains praise even after a loss, since trying hard is worth noticing.
Bark can name the outer covering of a tree or the sharp sound a dog makes. Waking a baby points to the loud dog sound, so that sentence uses the sound meaning.
Reluctant describes someone who hesitates because they do not really want to do something. Unwilling carries that same sense of not wanting to take part.
An analogy pairs a worker with the place where that worker does the job. A teacher works in a school, so the matching place for a doctor is a hospital. The other choices name tools or people, not a workplace.
A synonym is a word with nearly the same meaning. Rapid describes something that moves or happens fast, and quick means fast too. The other words describe sound, caution, or steadiness rather than speed.
An antonym is a word with the opposite meaning. Ancient means very old, so its opposite describes something new or from the present time, which is modern. The other choices describe importance or strength, not age.
Three of the items are tools used to build or fix things by cutting or fastening. A ladder is equipment for climbing to reach height, so it does not share that job. Grouping by what the item does reveals the odd one out.
The clue is that the soup burned the tongue, which points to extreme heat. Scalding means hot enough to burn, so it fits the cause and effect in the sentence. The other words describe flavor or texture, which would not cause a burn.
Many words have more than one meaning, and the sentence around the word shows which one is meant. When a phone rings, the word names a sound. In the other sentences, ring means a piece of jewelry or a circular shape.
The first pair links a word with its opposite: hot is the opposite of cold. Following the same rule, the opposite of tall is short. The other choices describe size or width rather than height opposites.
The sentence says the hikers followed something narrow through a forest, which describes a path. A trail is a path people walk on, so it fits. The other words name things that are not paths to follow.
The first pair names an object and the action it performs. A pen is used to write, so the matching action for scissors is to cut. The other choices name a quality, a material, or a thing acted on, not an action.
A synonym shares nearly the same meaning as another word. Generous describes someone who gives freely to others, and giving captures that idea. Wealth and manners are separate qualities that do not define generosity.
An antonym has the opposite meaning of a word. Expand means to become larger, so its opposite means to become smaller, which is shrink. The other choices all describe getting bigger, so they are synonyms of expand.
Three of the words name geometric shapes. An orange is a fruit, so it belongs to a different category. Sorting words by what they name is the key to finding the odd one out.
Context tells you which meaning of a multiple-meaning word is intended. A puzzle that is hard to solve is difficult to figure out. In the other sentences, hard means firm to the touch or with great force.
The sentence says the performance was amazing, so the clapping should match that positive feeling. Enthusiastically means with eager excitement, which fits. The other adverbs describe unwilling, quiet, or accidental actions that clash with the praise.
The first pair links a place with the things kept there for people to view. A library holds books, so a gallery holds paintings. The other choices name people, items for entry, or parts of a picture, not the main collection.
A synonym has nearly the same meaning as another word. Cautious describes someone who acts with care to avoid danger, and careful carries that same idea. Fear and curiosity are different feelings, and careless is the opposite.
An antonym has the opposite meaning of a word. Scarce means there is very little of something, so its opposite means there is a lot, which is plentiful. Rare is a synonym of scarce, and the other choices describe size or price.
Three of the words describe ways of speaking. Whispering, shouting, and mumbling are all kinds of vocal speech, while strolling is a way of walking. Grouping by the kind of action shows the odd word.
Multiple-meaning words take their meaning from the sentence around them. A wave given from a doorway is a motion of the hand used as a greeting. In the other sentences, wave refers to ocean water, a surge of heat, or a gust of wind.
The purpose clause says others must be able to repeat the experiment, which requires exact detail. Precisely means with great accuracy, so it fits. Vague, hurried, or hidden records would prevent others from repeating the work.
The first pair links a young animal with its adult form. A calf grows into a cow, so a lamb grows into a sheep. The other choices name a product, a place, or a group, which do not match the young-to-adult relationship.
A synonym shares nearly the same meaning as another word. To persuade someone is to get that person to agree or act, and convince means to cause someone to believe or agree. Arguing may be a way to persuade, but it does not guarantee agreement.
An antonym has the opposite meaning of a word. Timid means easily frightened and lacking confidence, so its opposite describes someone confident and willing to take risks, which is bold. Shy is close in meaning to timid rather than opposite.
Three of the words name instruments used to measure things. A thermometer measures temperature, a ruler measures length, and a scale measures weight, while an argument is a disagreement. Grouping by the measuring function identifies the odd word.
The clue is that even opponents stood to applaud, which shows the speech was powerfully moving. Eloquent means speaking in a clear and persuasive way that stirs listeners, so it fits. Long, plain, or confusing speeches would not win over people who disagree.
The analogy links an animal to a body covering it has. A bird is covered with feathers, and a fish is covered with scales, so the relationship stays the same.
Curious describes a person who wants to know or learn more about something. Among the choices, only 'eager to learn' carries that same meaning of wanting knowledge.
Three of the words name tools used for building or repairing, while one names a vegetable. The word that belongs to a different category is the one that does not fit.
The warning to stay off the ice tells us the ice was not safe to stand on. Thin ice is weak and likely to break, which explains the warning.
A seed grows into a plant, so the second pair must follow the same pattern of something that develops into a living thing. An egg hatches into a bird, matching that growth relationship.
The first pair names a creator and the work that person creates. An author writes a story, and a composer creates music, so music is the matching work.
Frequent means happening often, so its opposite means happening seldom. Rare describes something that does not happen often, making it the correct contrast.