SSAT Analogies Question 544: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 544
12. Flicker is to blaze as
- A. pace is to walk
- B. gasp is to frighten
- C. toss is to lob
- D. trickle is to flow
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
D is correct. The comparison in this sequence is one of degrees of contrast. To flicker is to "burn unsteadily or fitfully," while to blaze is to "shine brightly." Similarly, to trickle is to "run slowly and unsteadily," while to flow is to "pour forth in a steady stream."