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Complete the analogy: Hungry is to starving as sufficient is to

a) Plentiful
b) Abundant
c) Insufficient
d) Adequate

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Final answer:

The correct answer is 'abundant' because the analogy requires a term that signifies an extreme or heightened state of 'sufficient,' which is similar to how 'starving' is an extreme state of 'hungry.'

Step-by-step explanation:

The analogy compares two sets of concepts that are similar in terms of their degree or intensity. 'Hungry' and 'starving' are related terms where 'starving' is an extreme form of 'hungry.' Similarly, 'sufficient' suggests an adequacy or an amount that meets one's needs, while the terms 'plentiful' and 'abundant' suggest a much greater amount, or more than what is necessary. Therefore, the term 'insufficient' would not fit into the analogy as it implies a deficiency, which is the opposite of 'sufficient.' So we look for a word that implies a greater degree of 'sufficient.' Among the choices given, the correct answer is b) Abundant.

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