All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #121 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Fathom is to understand as envelop is to __________.
vilify
surround
abridge
deny
posthumous
surround
"Fathom" is a synonym of "understand," so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best synonym for envelop. To "envelop" means to completely surround something. For clarification, "vilify" means to make someone or something seem evil; "abridge" means to edit and shorten; "posthumous" means after death.
Example Question #122 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Whimsical is to quirky as belligerent is to __________.
Calm
Unruffled
Pacified
Composed
Aggressive
Aggressive
"Whimsical" is a synonym of "quirky"; both words describe someone who is silly and unusual. So, to solve this analogy, one must find an adequate synonym for "belligerent." Someone who is "belligerent" is aggressive and combative. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all synonyms of one another and antonyms of "belligerent."
Example Question #123 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Penalty is to punishment as reward is to __________.
Criticism
Deserved
Rebuke
Prize
Laudable
Prize
"Penalty" is a synonym of "punishment." To solve this analogy, you have to determine the best synonym of "reward," which is “prize.” For clarification, "rebuke" means to scold, and "laudable" means deserving of praise.
Example Question #124 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Abominable is to detestable as comely is to __________.
Belligerent
Ugly
Cute
Fulsome
Infamous
Cute
"Abominable" and "detestable" are synonyms of one another; they both describe something horrific and monstrous. To solve this analogy, you need to find the best synonym of "comely." "Comely" means cute or attractive, so it is the correct answer. For clarification, "belligerent" means aggressive, "fulsome" means flattering or excessive, and "infamous" describes someone famous for having committed bad deeds.
Example Question #125 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Fringe is to edge as invention is to __________.
Stupidity
Innovation
Remorse
Miscellaneous
Detrimental
Innovation
"Fringe" and "edge" are synonyms of one another, so to solve this analogy, you have to determine the best available synonym of "ingenuity." "Invention" describes the act of designing and creating a new thing, often a device or a newly-designed thing, often a device, so the answer choice that is its closest synonym is "innovation," which can mean a new invention. For clarification, "detrimental" means harmful, "remorse" is a feeling of guilt and regret, and "miscellaneous" means varied, assorted, or random.
Example Question #126 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Indifferent is to apathetic as unique is to __________.
Different
Unoriginal
Biased
Objective
Subjective
Different
"Indifferent" is a synonym of "apathetic," and both mean not caring about the outcome of something. To solve this analogy, you need to determine the best available synonym of unique. "Unique" means original or distinct, so it is most similar in meaning to “different,” the correct answer. For clarification, "biased" and "subjective" are synonyms that each mean subject to personal opinion, and "objective," an antonym of "biased" and "subjective," means not biased.
Example Question #127 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Remiss is to careless as assuage is to __________.
Juxtapose
Allude
Abhor
Relieve
Meander
Relieve
"Remiss" is a synonym of "careless," so to solve this analogy, you have to identify the best available synonym of "assuage." "Assuage" means to make better, to calm or to relieve. For clarification, "abhor" means hate, "allude" means hint or suggest, "juxtapose" means put two different things together, and "meander" means move or flow in a winding, indirect manner.
Example Question #128 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Imperious is to arrogant as meek is to __________.
Brash
Bold
Timid
Boastful
Proud
Timid
"Imperious" is a synonym of "arrogant," so to solve this analogy, you need to determine the best synonym of "meek." "Meek" means weak and shy, so the correct answer is “timid.” For clarification, "brash" means bold, and "boastful" means arrogant.
Example Question #129 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Plunder is to steal as vend is to __________.
Loan
Manage
Sell
Buy
Dream
Sell
"Plunder" is a synonym of "steal," so to solve this analogy, you have to determine the best available synonym of "vend." "Vend" means “sell," so "sell" is the correct answer.
Example Question #130 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Clan is to tribe as hamlet is to __________.
Religion
Market
Village
Nation
Culture
Village
"Clan" is a synonym of "tribe," so to solve this analogy, you have to determine the best synonym of "hamlet." A hamlet is a small town or village, so the correct answer is "village."
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