SSAT Analogies Question 549: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 549
17. Salve is to balm as
- A. snake is to bite
- B. sentry is to guard
- C. choke is to suffocate
- D. thorn is to prickly
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
B is correct. This sequence tests your knowledge of synonyms. Both salve and balm are oils or resins that are rubbed onto the skin to soothe, heal, or comfort. Likewise, both a sentry and a guard are peo- ple who are posted at a given spot to monitor activity and prevent the passage of unauthorized persons.