4844.shoe
sole
leather
laces
walking
Explanation:
Answer: Option A
All shoes have a sole of some sort.Not all shoes are made of leather (choice b); nor do they all have laces (choice c).Walking (choice d) is not essential to a shoe.
Answer: Option A
All shoes have a sole of some sort.Not all shoes are made of leather (choice b); nor do they all have laces (choice c).Walking (choice d) is not essential to a shoe.
4845.swimming
pool
bathing suit
water
life jacket
Explanation:
Answer: Option C
Water is essential for swimming-without water, there is no swimming. The other choices are things that may or may not be present.
Answer: Option C
Water is essential for swimming-without water, there is no swimming. The other choices are things that may or may not be present.
4846.lightning
electricity
thunder
brightness
rain
Explanation:
Answer: Option A
Lightning is produced from a discharge of electricity, so electricity is essential. Thunder and rain are not essential to the production of lightning (choices b and d). Brightness may be a byproduct of lightning, but it is not essential (choice c).
Answer: Option A
Lightning is produced from a discharge of electricity, so electricity is essential. Thunder and rain are not essential to the production of lightning (choices b and d). Brightness may be a byproduct of lightning, but it is not essential (choice c).
4847.ovation
outburst
bravo
applause
encore
Explanation:
Answer: Option C
An ovation is prolonged, enthusiastic applause, so applause is necessary to an ovation. An outburst (choice a) may take place during an ovation; �bravo� (choice b) may or may not be uttered; and an encore (choice d) would take place after an ovation.
Answer: Option C
An ovation is prolonged, enthusiastic applause, so applause is necessary to an ovation. An outburst (choice a) may take place during an ovation; �bravo� (choice b) may or may not be uttered; and an encore (choice d) would take place after an ovation.
4848.bonus
reward
raise
cash
employer
Explanation:
Answer: Option A
A bonus is something given or paid beyond what is usual or expected, so reward is the essential element. A bonus may not involve a raise in pay or cash (choices b and c), and it may be received from someone other than an employer (choice d).
Answer: Option A
A bonus is something given or paid beyond what is usual or expected, so reward is the essential element. A bonus may not involve a raise in pay or cash (choices b and c), and it may be received from someone other than an employer (choice d).
4849.antique
rarity
artifact
aged
prehistoric
Explanation:
Answer: Option C
An antique is something that belongs to, or was made in, an earlier period. It may or may not be a rarity (choice a), and it does not have to be an artifact, an object produced or shaped by human craft (choice b). An antique is old but does not have to be prehistoric (choice d)
Answer: Option C
An antique is something that belongs to, or was made in, an earlier period. It may or may not be a rarity (choice a), and it does not have to be an artifact, an object produced or shaped by human craft (choice b). An antique is old but does not have to be prehistoric (choice d)
4850.culture
civility
education
agriculture
customs
Explanation:
Answer: Option D
A culture is the behavior pattern of a particular population, so customs are the essential element. A culture may or may not be civil or educated (choices a and b). A culture may be an agricultural society (choice c), but this is not the essential element.
Answer: Option D
A culture is the behavior pattern of a particular population, so customs are the essential element. A culture may or may not be civil or educated (choices a and b). A culture may be an agricultural society (choice c), but this is not the essential element.
4851.knowledge
school
teacher
textbook
learning
Explanation:
Answer: Option D
Knowledge is understanding gained through experience or study, so learning is the essential element. A school (choice a) is not necessary for learning or knowledge to take place, nor is a teacher or a textbook (choices b and c).
Answer: Option D
Knowledge is understanding gained through experience or study, so learning is the essential element. A school (choice a) is not necessary for learning or knowledge to take place, nor is a teacher or a textbook (choices b and c).
4852.domicile
tenant
dwelling
kitchen
house
Explanation:
Answer: Option B
A domicile is a legal residence, so dwelling is the essential component for this item. You do not need a tenant (choice a) in the domicile, nor do you need a kitchen (choice c). A house (choice d) is just one form of a domicile (which could also be a tent, hogan, van, camper, motor home, apartment, dormitory, etc.).
Answer: Option B
A domicile is a legal residence, so dwelling is the essential component for this item. You do not need a tenant (choice a) in the domicile, nor do you need a kitchen (choice c). A house (choice d) is just one form of a domicile (which could also be a tent, hogan, van, camper, motor home, apartment, dormitory, etc.).
4853.vertebrate
backbone
reptile
mammal
animal
Explanation:
Answer: Option A
All vertebrates have a backbone. Reptiles (choice b) are vertebrates, but so are many other animals. Mammals (choice c) are vertebrates, but so are birds and reptiles. All vertebrates (choice d) are animals, but not all animals are vertebrates.
Answer: Option A
All vertebrates have a backbone. Reptiles (choice b) are vertebrates, but so are many other animals. Mammals (choice c) are vertebrates, but so are birds and reptiles. All vertebrates (choice d) are animals, but not all animals are vertebrates.
4854.itinerary
map
route
travel
guidebook
Explanation:
Answer: Option B
An itinerary is a proposed route of a journey. A map (choice a) is not necessary to have a planned route. Travel (choice c) is usually the outcome of an itinerary, but not always. A guidebook (choice d) may be used to plan the journey but is not essential.
Answer: Option B
An itinerary is a proposed route of a journey. A map (choice a) is not necessary to have a planned route. Travel (choice c) is usually the outcome of an itinerary, but not always. A guidebook (choice d) may be used to plan the journey but is not essential.
4855.orchestra
violin
stage
musician
soloist
Explanation:
Answer: Option C
An orchestra is a large group of musicians, so musicians are essential. Although many orchestras have violin sections, violins aren�t essential to an orchestra (choice a). Neither a stage (choice b) nor a soloist (choice d) is necessary.
Answer: Option C
An orchestra is a large group of musicians, so musicians are essential. Although many orchestras have violin sections, violins aren�t essential to an orchestra (choice a). Neither a stage (choice b) nor a soloist (choice d) is necessary.
4856.facsimile
picture
image
mimeograph
copier
Explanation:
Answer: Option B
A facsimile must involve an image of some sort. The image or facsimile need not, however, be a picture (choice a). A mimeograph and a copier machine (choices c and d) are just a two of the ways that images may be produced, so they do not qualify as the essential element for this item.
Answer: Option B
A facsimile must involve an image of some sort. The image or facsimile need not, however, be a picture (choice a). A mimeograph and a copier machine (choices c and d) are just a two of the ways that images may be produced, so they do not qualify as the essential element for this item.
4857.provisions
groceries
supplies
gear
caterers
Explanation:
Answer: Option B
Provisions imply the general supplies needed, so choice b is the essential element. The other choices are byproducts, but they are not essential.
Answer: Option B
Provisions imply the general supplies needed, so choice b is the essential element. The other choices are byproducts, but they are not essential.
4858.sustenance
nourishment
water
grains
menu
Explanation:
Answer: Option A
Sustenance is something, especially food, that sustains life or health, so nourishment is the essential element.Water and grains (choices b and c) are components of nourishment, but other things can be taken in as well. A menu (choice d) may present a list of foods, but it is not essential to sustenance.
Answer: Option A
Sustenance is something, especially food, that sustains life or health, so nourishment is the essential element.Water and grains (choices b and c) are components of nourishment, but other things can be taken in as well. A menu (choice d) may present a list of foods, but it is not essential to sustenance.
4859.infirmary
surgery
disease
patient
receptionist
Explanation:
Answer: Option C
An infirmary is a place that takes care of the infirm, sick, or injured.Without patients, there is no infirmary. Surgery (choice a) may not be required for patients. A disease (choice b) is not necessary because the infirmary may only see patients with injuries. A receptionist (choice d) would be helpful but not essential.
Answer: Option C
An infirmary is a place that takes care of the infirm, sick, or injured.Without patients, there is no infirmary. Surgery (choice a) may not be required for patients. A disease (choice b) is not necessary because the infirmary may only see patients with injuries. A receptionist (choice d) would be helpful but not essential.
4860.dimension
compass
ruler
inch
measure
Explanation:
Answer: Option D
A dimension is a measure of spatial content. A compass (choice a) and ruler (choice b) may help determine the dimension, but other instruments may also be used, so these are not the essential element here. An inch (choice c) is only one way to determine a dimension.
Answer: Option D
A dimension is a measure of spatial content. A compass (choice a) and ruler (choice b) may help determine the dimension, but other instruments may also be used, so these are not the essential element here. An inch (choice c) is only one way to determine a dimension.
4861.wedding
love
church
ring
marriage
Explanation:
Answer: Option D
A wedding results in a joining, or a marriage, so choice d is the essential element. Love (choice a) usually precedes a wedding, but it is not essential. A wedding may take place anywhere, so a church (choice b) is not required. A ring (choice c) is often used in a wedding, but it is not necessary.
Answer: Option D
A wedding results in a joining, or a marriage, so choice d is the essential element. Love (choice a) usually precedes a wedding, but it is not essential. A wedding may take place anywhere, so a church (choice b) is not required. A ring (choice c) is often used in a wedding, but it is not necessary.
4862.faculty
buildings
textbooks
teachers
meetings
Explanation:
Answer: Option C
A faculty consists of a group of teachers and cannot exist without them. The faculty may work in buildings (choice a), but the buildings aren�t essential. They may use textbooks (choice b) and attend meetings (choice d), but these aren�t essential either.
Answer: Option C
A faculty consists of a group of teachers and cannot exist without them. The faculty may work in buildings (choice a), but the buildings aren�t essential. They may use textbooks (choice b) and attend meetings (choice d), but these aren�t essential either.
4863.recipe
desserts
directions
cookbook
utensils
Explanation:
Answer: Option B
A recipe is a list of directions to make something. Recipes may be used to prepare desserts (choice a), among other things. One does not need a cookbook (choice c) to have a recipe, and utensils (choice d) may or may not be used to make a recipe.
Answer: Option B
A recipe is a list of directions to make something. Recipes may be used to prepare desserts (choice a), among other things. One does not need a cookbook (choice c) to have a recipe, and utensils (choice d) may or may not be used to make a recipe.