GRE Vocabulary Builder

Answer: Choice (D) is correct.

In the initial pair of the analogy, compare the degrees of the words. A zephyr is a light, gentle breeze, and a gale is a very strong wind. So, look for a pair in which the degree of difference is significant. In choice (A), sanctity is a synonym for holiness, so eliminate that choice. In choice (B), someone in a stupor is may be said to be in a daze. Those words do not have a significant degree of difference. In choice (C), sanctuary is the same as refuge, so eliminate that choice. In choice (D), a smattering refers to a tiny bit, while a plethora indicates an abundance. This is the only answer choice in which the words show a significant difference in degree.