Analogies: Antonymy — Psychometric Test
Master opposition relationships to ace the analogies section.
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What is an Antonymy Analogy?
Antonymy is a relationship of opposition between two words. For example, "hot : cold" or "rise : fall".
In the psychometric test, you must find a pair of words with the same oppositional relationship as the given pair.
Strategies for Antonymy
- Direct vs gradable antonyms : "alive/dead" is a direct antonym, "hot/cold" is gradable. Identify the precise type.
- Watch for false antonyms : "big/small" are antonyms, but "big/tiny" also implies a degree of intensity.
- Check grammatical category : Both words in each pair must share the same part of speech (noun/noun, verb/verb, etc.).
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between antonymy and negation?
Antonymy links two words with opposite meanings (day/night), while negation adds a negative prefix (possible/impossible). Both are forms of opposition but with different mechanisms.
Are antonymy questions common?
Yes, antonymy is one of the most common analogy types. It appears regularly in the verbal section.
How can I improve?
Practice regularly on Hiku, read corrections carefully, and expand your vocabulary. The AI tutor helps you understand nuances between true and false antonyms.
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