Analogy

character, belief, and cynical dispostion.

An analogy for anguish could be the feeling of being lost in a dense fog, where every step you take is heavy and uncertain, and you are unable to see a way out.

An emblem is a symbolic representation that signifies a particular idea or concept, often used to represent an organization or institution. An insignia is a symbol or token of authority, rank, or membership, typically displayed on uniforms, flags, or seals to denote an individual's or group's affiliation.

The word set that completes the analogy is "converse and speak." Just like "chat" is a casual way of communication, "converse" is similar to chatting, and "speak" is a more general term for communication.

Tyranny is like a dictator ruling with absolute power, suppressing freedom and dissent. Oppression is like a heavy weight crushing the voices and rights of individuals, leading to injustice and inequality.

abate : increase

In working out my answer, I was distracted by thoughts along the lines of the quote, "The unexamined life is not worth living." [I am pretty sure that is either Plato or Socrates]. You can read my rigourous thinking if you like - some of which was necessary regardless - but you may as well just jump straight to the answer - "Independently of that…" etc. .

"Life" might mean either the fact of being alive or the individual content of the life of a person.

"Live" might be the form with a short "i" - either the passive act or state that is implied by being alive (for any animal) or the conscious acts of forging one's direction and of enjoying oneself (for a person) - or the form with a long "i" - something that is happening now.

"Live" with a long "i" does not fit the question; there is no real connection between "life" and this word. (Even <the fact of being alive> and <the attribute of happening now> are not really related; what is striking about this pair is that they have something in common but are different kinds of concepts.)

Thus, we have two possible pairings of "live" and "life" - one in the sense of just an animal and one is the sense of a person; it is either <the fact of being alive> and <the pertinent process or phenomenon>… or <the individual content of the life of a person> and <the conscious acts of forging one's direction and of enjoying oneself>.

[I did some thinking and writing in here, and then deleted it; we are going to jump straight to my conclusion.]

The deciding factor is the word "examine"; it has much more in common with the active mental concept sense of "live" than it does the passive animal sense. Thus, it is "live" as in "the conscious acts of forging one's direction and of enjoying oneself" and "life" as in "the individual content of the life of a person".

Independently of that, the trick with this question [well, it tricked me, anyway] is that "life" is the name for the phenomenon of living… but "examine" requires an object to examine - an unspecified object. The resolution of this trick is that, regardless of that, there is a word for the phenomenon of examining - "examination" (not as in "test" but as in (for instance) medical examination [by a doctor]).

The answer, then, is: "Live is to life as examine is to examination."

(Of course, the converse of the above is that someone reading this answer would tend to think that "examination" was supposed to mean "test"; that is the usual meaning of the word.)

p.s. I hope this question was supposed to be difficult; if it was not, it was badly written.

A Bodhisattva can be likened to a compassionate spiritual warrior committed to helping others attain enlightenment, much like a guardian angel guiding and supporting individuals on their spiritual journey.

The analogy of lost is to found as autumn is to spring. Both pairs involve a transition from one state to another - from being lost to being found, and from one season to another.

interfere to abstain. Both pairs of words represent actions that contrast with each other, with "meddle" and "interfere" involving getting involved in a situation, while "refrain" suggests holding back or not taking any action.

Serene is to peaceful as stormy is to turbulent.

An analogy for ponderous could be a slow-moving elephant compared to a quick rabbit.

Tolerance is like a bridge that connects different perspectives or beliefs, allowing them to coexist peacefully without conflict. Just as a bridge spans a gap to create connections, tolerance helps to build understanding and acceptance between individuals or groups with differing views.

The analogy for disconsolate could be: as desolate is to barren, disconsolate is to unhappy.

Shame is like carrying a heavy weight around with you everywhere you go, making you feel burdened and weighed down by negative emotions.

Yes, generous is considered an antonym for greedy. Generous means to give or share freely, while greedy means having an excessive desire for more than what is needed.

Analogies can be a stumbling block when working in a group to select a course because people may have different interpretations or associations with the analogy, leading to confusion or miscommunication. If not properly understood by all team members, analogies can hinder consensus-building and decision-making. It is important to ensure that analogies are used effectively and clearly explained to avoid misunderstandings and ensure productive collaboration.

Black sheep are a rarity and are thus considered abnormal. The usage of the phrase when referring to people similarly marks them as those considered outside or beyond the normal group. Another phrase with the same meaning would be 'odd one out'.

Perception insensitivity is like trying to taste a dish with a numb tongue - you may miss subtle flavors or details that others can pick up on easily.

Evil is like a dark shadow that casts a pall over everything it touches. It is akin to a poison that spreads and corrupts all that it comes into contact with.

antagonize : fear
antagonize : fear

An association analogy is a type of analogy where the relationship between two words or phrases is based on a relationship between two other words or phrases. For example, "doctor is to stethoscope as chef is to spatula" - in this analogy, the first item is known for using or having the second item in common.

The analogy often used in the Upanishads is that of a drop of water merging with the ocean. Just as the drop loses its individuality and becomes one with the vast ocean, a person unites with Brahman, the ultimate reality and source of all existence, by realizing their true nature.

Intellect is like a muscle that grows stronger with exercise. Just as regular physical activity improves health and strength, engaging in mental challenges and learning constantly can sharpen and expand one's intellect.

The answer to the analogy "guardian is to watch as scribe is to write." Just like a guardian is responsible for watching over something, a scribe is responsible for writing or documenting information.