ISEE Analogies Question 171: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 171
6. Despite its fearsome reputation and intimidating looks, the American Staffordshire terrier is very ------ and is aggressive only when threatened.
- A. amiable
- B. contrite
- C. energetic
- D. solitary
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The answer is A
Despite and fearsome require amiable (friendly) as the answer.
Even if you do not know the word amiable, you can eliminate choices (C) and (D), as well as choice (B) if you know the word, because the correct answer must be the opposite of fearsome. Also, the root ami means friend.