To answer this analogy question, we need to find the relationship between the first pair of words (horse and ?) and then apply the same relationship to the second pair of words (board and ?).

In the first pair, a horse can be mounted, meaning someone can get on top of it to ride. Therefore, the relationship between "horse" and the missing word is that the missing word can be mounted.

Looking at the options: A) "Stable" does not fit the relationship because a stable is where a horse is kept, not something that can be mounted. B) "Shoe" also does not fit the relationship because a horse can wear shoes, but you cannot mount a shoe. C) "Ride" fits the relationship because you can ride a horse, but it does not fit the analogy because it is the action performed on a horse, not something that can be mounted. D) "Mount" fits the relationship because you can mount a horse, and it also fits the analogy because it is something that can be mounted.

Therefore, the correct answer is D) "Mount" because it completes the analogy: horse : mount :: board : train.

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To answer this question, we need to understand the relationship between the words "epigram" and "sweeping," as well as the relationship between "epigram" and "epic."

An epigram is a short, witty, and often satirical statement or poem. It is known for its brevity and concise expression. On the other hand, an epic is a long narrative poem that tells the story of heroic deeds and events. It is characterized by its length, grandeur, and extensive detail.

The relationship between "epigram" and "sweeping" is one of similarity. Just as an epigram is characterized by its brevity and conciseness, "sweeping" is characterized by its grandeur and extensive scope. Both words represent contrasting styles or approaches to expressing ideas.

Given this relationship, we can determine that the word that would have a similar relationship to "epigram" is one that represents the opposite style or approach.

Option A) Concise - This option is correct. It is the opposite of "wordy" and represents the characteristic of an epigram, as an epigram is known for its brevity and conciseness. Option B) Massive - This option is incorrect. While "massive" is similar to "sweeping" in terms of representing something large or grand, it does not represent the contrasting style of an epigram. Option C) Elliptical - This option is incorrect. While "elliptical" can also represent brevity or conciseness, it does not capture the contrasting style of an epigram. Option D) Wordy - This option is incorrect. It represents the characteristic of an epic, which is the opposite of an epigram.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A) Concise. This option is correct because it represents the contrasting style or approach to expressing ideas, similar to how an epigram is contrasting to an epic.

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