Question

Knowing that this is math, but still is anyone good at analogies? (MEDAL)

Answer 1

I am :)

Answer 2

What topic is it for?

Answer 3

Okay so here it is:

absolve : obligation ::
a. confer : privilege
b. confess : penitence
c. offend : propriety
d. exempt : rule
e. regulate : statute

Answer 4

What's the question? Which one is a analogy?

Answer 5

The question that I posted right now is the analogy

Answer 6

So it's like absolve is to obligation as _____ is to ______

Answer 7

Which one do you feel it is?

Answer 8

We could rule out A & D

Answer 9

I feel like it's D?

Answer 10

"the action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentance."
penitence

confess
"admit or acknowledge something reluctantly, typically because one feels slightly ashamed or embarrassed."

Answer 11

Are these definitions similar to you? ^

Answer 12

Absolve is to obligation ...
i figured might be about getting free from a certain duty

exempt is to rule...
you don't have to rule (or free from ruling)

Answer 13

An analogy a comparison between two things, typically on the basis of their structure and for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Answer 14

okay... so what do you think would be the answer and why?

Answer 15

I feel your best answer would be B based upon

"the action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentance."
penitence

confess
"admit or acknowledge something reluctantly, typically because one feels slightly ashamed or embarrassed."

Answer 16

These are closely meant to each other

Answer 17

okay thanks next one...

Answer 18

elucidate : clarification ::
a. substantiate : evidence
b. postulate : verification
c. propitiate : wrath
d. reveal : obscurity
e. overwhelm : quantity

Answer 19

control or maintain the rate or speed of (a machine or process) so that it operates properly. regulate

a rule of an organization or institution. statute

These aren't so similar