SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms, Antonyms, and Changes in Intensity

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #246 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Antihero is to __________ as autograph is to signature.

Possible Answers:

messenger

victor

assistant

villain

savior

Correct answer:

villain

Explanation:

"Autograph" and "signature" are synonyms of one another, they both refer to what you write when you sign your name on something. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "antihero." The correct answer is "villain" or bad-guy. Additionally, "victor" means person who wins; "savior" means messiah, person who arrives to save the day; "messenger" means person who carries messages to and from other people; "assistant" means helper.

Example Question #247 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Cherish is to __________ as ignore is to disregard.

Possible Answers:

recollect

gather

savor

adore

ponder

Correct answer:

adore

Explanation:

"Ignore" and "disregard" are synonyms of one another, they both mean to not pay attention to. So, to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these answer choices is the best synonym for "cherish." Well, "cherish" means to love, to deeply like, to "adore." Additionally, "savor" means deeply enjoy; "gather" means collect, bring together; "ponder" means think deeply about; "recollect" means remember.

Example Question #248 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Appropriate is to suitable as candid is to __________.

Possible Answers:

relevant

outspoken

gloomy

immature

fragmented

Correct answer:

outspoken

Explanation:

"Appropriate" and "suitable" are synonyms of one another, both words mean apt, fitting, right for the moment. So, to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words means "candid." Well, "candid" means unusually honest, not afraid to speak honestly and openly. This is closest in meaning to "outspoken" which means honest about one's thoughts and not afraid to talk about them. Additionally, "relevant" means related to, important to the matter; "immature" means not mature, childish; "gloomy" means dull and miserable; "fragmented" means broken into many pieces, not together.

Example Question #249 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Pain is to ache as bland is to __________.

Possible Answers:

awkward

restless

eager

mild

shocked

Correct answer:

mild

Explanation:

To begin with "pain" and "ache" are synonyms of one another, so to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words has the same meaning as "bland." Well, "bland" means lacking taste, flavor, or character. So, the best possible synonym is "mild" which means not strong in flavor, not intense, tame and gentle. Additionally, "restless" means unable to rest, unable to keep still, energetic and anxious; "eager" means keen, enthusiastic, excited to start something; "shocked" means deeply surprised by; "awkward" means uncomfortable with oneself, socially weird.

Example Question #95 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Laugh is to chuckle as burst is to __________.

Possible Answers:

mend

explode

grimace

stare

lend

Correct answer:

explode

Explanation:

To "chuckle" is to "laugh," these two words are therefore synonyms. To solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these is a synonym of "burst." The correct answer is "explode." Additionally, "grimace" means express pain on one's face; "stare" means look at intensely, look at for a long time; "mend" means fix, repair; "lend" means allow to borrow.

Example Question #91 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Bear is to endure as __________ is to broadcast.

Possible Answers:

traverse

transcend

transport

transfer

transmit

Correct answer:

transmit

Explanation:

To begin with "bear" and "endure" are synonyms, both words mean to put up with, to suffer through and emerge from. So, to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words is a synonym of "broadcast." Well, "broadcast" means send out by way of television or radio. This is identical in meaning to "transmit." Additionally, "traverse" means travel over; "transport" means carry from one place to another; "transcend" means go beyond; "transfer" means move from one place to another. Based on these definitions what do you think the prefix trans- means?

Example Question #92 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Coax is to __________ as avoid is to dodge.

Possible Answers:

retire

release

encumber

encourage

recline

Correct answer:

encourage

Explanation:

To begin with "avoid" and "dodge" are synonyms, both words mean to get out of the way of. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these has the same meaning as "coax." Well, "coax" means persuade gently to do something, "encourage." Additionally, "encumber" means burden, weigh down with; "recline" means lean back; "release" means let go of, set free; "retire" means decide to no longer use, stop working.

Example Question #98 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Bellow is to roar as __________ is to heal.

Possible Answers:

cure

harm

remove

lie

tap

Correct answer:

cure

Explanation:

"Bellow" means shout, yell, speak very loudly. It is therefore a synonym of "roar," so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "heal." Well, to "heal" means to make someone better, to make someone no longer sick. This is identical in meaning to "cure."

Example Question #93 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Clan is to __________ as pact is to agreement.

Possible Answers:

conflict

tribe

essay

school

treaty

Correct answer:

tribe

Explanation:

"Pact" and "agreement" are synonyms of one another, both words mean a formal arrangement between two or more people to do something that is in both parties interests. To solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is a synonym of "clan." Well, a "clan" is a group of families who make up one social group, a small and communal organization of people. This is almost identical in meaning to "tribe." Additionally, "conflict" is violence or disagreement between people; a "treaty" is a formally written pact or agreement.

Example Question #100 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Bistro is to __________ as captive is to prisoner.

Possible Answers:

jail

cafe

college

food

building

Correct answer:

cafe

Explanation:

A "captive" is a prisoner, someone who has be locked away or held hostage. So, "captive" and "prisoner" are synonyms of one another. Which of these words is a synonym of "bistro?" Well, a "bistro" is a small restaurant, often fancy. This is close in meaning to "cafe."

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