I need some help. These are analogies from the Word Within a Word book; List 7:
Pugilist is to Pugnacious as...
mystagogue is to religious
dermatologist is to dermatitis
police is to police
pedagogue is to pedant
Pachyderm is is to Hypodermic as...
pedagogue is to demagogue
giraffe is to telescope
dermatologist is to ectoderm
synagogue is to mystagogue
PLEASE HELP! THESE ARE DUE TOMORROW!!
First, you need to know the meanings of all of these words.
Then, try to figure out the best analogy for each.
I'll be glad to check your answers.
Of course! I'd be happy to help you with these analogies. Analogies are comparisons that show relationships between pairs of words. To find the correct answer, we need to understand the relationship between the first pair and then find a word in the second pair that has a similar relationship.
Let's go through each analogy one by one:
1. Pugilist is to Pugnacious as...
A pugilist is a boxer, and pugnacious means eager to fight or argue. Therefore, the relationship between the two words is that a pugilist is someone who exhibits or is associated with pugnacious behavior.
To find the word in the second pair that has a similar relationship, we need to find a word that describes someone or something associated with police. The correct answer is POLICE. So, the complete analogy is "Police is to police" because police are associated with police work.
2. Pachyderm is to Hypodermic as...
A pachyderm is a type of mammal known for its thick skin, and hypodermic refers to something beneath the skin, such as a hypodermic needle. Therefore, the relationship between the two words is that a pachyderm is an animal that has a type of skin called hypodermis.
Now, we need to find a word in the second pair that has a similar relationship. The correct answer is SYNAGOGUE. A synagogue is a place of worship in certain religious traditions, and mystagogue is a religious leader or guide. So, the relationship between synagogue and mystagogue is that a synagogue is a place where mystagogues lead religious ceremonies or rituals.
I hope this helps! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.