SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Determining Meaning from Type of Relationship

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #282 : Analogies

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

Escape is to run away as demote is to __________.

Possible Answers:

corroborate

justify

promote 

relegate

enrage

Correct answer:

relegate

Explanation:

"Escape" is a synonym of "run away," so to solve this analogy, you have to determine the best available synonym of "demotion." "Demote" means the opposite of "promote" and is most similar to “relegate," which means downgrade. For clarification, "enrage" means to make angry, "justify" means give grounds for or vindicate, and "corroborate" means verify or confirm.

Example Question #283 : Analogies

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

Bewildering is to confusing as ponderous is to __________.

Possible Answers:

airy 

jubilant

light 

absolute

cumbersome 

Correct answer:

cumbersome 

Explanation:

"Bewildering" and "confusing" are synonyms, so to solve this analogy, you have to determine the best available synonym of "ponderous." Ponderous means dense and heavy or burdensome, so the correct answer is “cumbersome,” which also means burdensome. For clarification, "airy" is a synonym of the adjective "light," "jubilant" means very happy, and "absolute" means utter or complete.

Example Question #284 : Analogies

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

Bizarre is to abnormal as dismal is to __________.

Possible Answers:

wanton 

caustic 

absurd 

portly

gloomy 

Correct answer:

gloomy 

Explanation:

"Bizarre" and "abnormal" are two synonyms that both mean weird or not normal. To solve this analogy, you have to determine the best synonym of "dismal." "Dismal" means sad, pathetic and gloomy, so "gloomy" is the correct answer. For clarification, "absurd" means ridiculous, "wanton" means random, "portly" means stout or fat, and "caustic" means scathing or critical.

Example Question #285 : Analogies

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

Eliminated is to abolished as affectionate is to __________.

Possible Answers:

generous 

cold 

potential

jealous 

warm 

Correct answer:

warm 

Explanation:

"Eliminated" and "abolished" are synonyms that both mean repealed or gotten rid of. To solve this analogy, you have to determine the best synonym of "affectionate." "Affectionate" means easily showing affection or kind-hearted, and is closest in meaning to “warm.” When used to describe a person or action, "warm" means kind or loving.

Example Question #286 : Analogies

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

Caustic is to abrasive as worldly is to ___________.

Possible Answers:

religious 

hedonistic 

knowledgeable

pious 

devout 

Correct answer:

knowledgeable

Explanation:

"Caustic" and "abrasive" are synonyms that both describe a substance that is able to clean something by rubbing against it, or someone who is scornful or derisive. To solve this analogy, you have to identify the best available synonym of "worldly." "Worldly" means possessing good knowledge of the world or having to do with material things as opposed to spiritual things, and is most similar in meaning to “knowledgeable.” For clarification, "pious," "devout" and "religious" are all synonyms of one another, and "hedonistic" refers to someone who solely pursues pleasure.

Example Question #287 : Analogies

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

Commotion is to disorder as lewdness is to __________.

Possible Answers:

polite 

lofty 

confounding 

irate 

obscene 

Correct answer:

obscene 

Explanation:

"Commotion" and "disorder" are two synonyms that both mean chaos or mayhem, so to solve this analogy, you have to determine the best available synonym of "lewdness." "Lewdness" means impoliteness, rudeness,or obscenity, so "obscenity" is the correct answer. For clarification, "confounding" means surprising or confusing, "lofty" means high, noble, or haughty, and "irate" means angry.

Example Question #288 : Analogies

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

 

Compile is to assemble as expunge is to __________.

Possible Answers:

replicate 

carry

write

subjugate

delete 

Correct answer:

delete 

Explanation:

"Compile" and "assemble" are synonyms that both mean bring together or put together. To solve this analogy, you have to determine the best available synonym of "expunge." "Expunge" means delete or remove from records, so "delete" is the correct answer. For clarification, "write" is an antonym of "expunge," "replicate" means to copy or to imitate, "subjugate" means oppress or dominate, and "abnormal" means not normal or weird.

Example Question #289 : Analogies

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

Abstemious is to restrained as prodigious is to __________.

Possible Answers:

miserable 

miserly 

sizable 

monotonous

meticulous 

Correct answer:

sizable 

Explanation:

Someone who is "abstemious" practices restraint, so "abstemious" and "restrained" are synonyms. For clarification, "restraint" is the ability to deny oneself something one wants. To solve this analogy, you have to determine the answer choice most similar in meaning to "prodigious." "Prodigious" means sizable or very impressive, so "sizable" is the correct answer. For further clarification, "meticulous" means careful, "miserly" means stingy or not generous, "miserable" means very sad, and "monotonous" means boring or predictable.

Example Question #81 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

Passion is to fervor is to as conspirator is to __________.

Possible Answers:

adversary 

rival 

opponent 

accomplice 

enemy 

Correct answer:

accomplice 

Explanation:

"Passion" is a synonym of "fervor," so to solve this analogy, you have to identify the best available synonym of "conspirator." A "conspirator" is a member of a group committed to some illegal action. It is most similar in meaning to “accomplice," which means a person who helps someone commit a crime. For clarification, "rival," "opponent," "enemy," and "adversary" are all synonyms and each mean foe.

Example Question #82 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

Outlaw is to criminal as in-law is to __________.

Possible Answers:

leader 

friend 

relative 

prisoner 

guard 

Correct answer:

relative 

Explanation:

"Outlaw" is a synonym of "criminal," so to solve this analogy, you have to determine which of these answer choices is a synonym of "in-law." An "in-law" is a relative related to you via marriage, such as your mother-in-law (your spouse's mother) or your father-in-law (your spouse's father). So, "relative" is the correct answer because it is closest in meaning to "in-law."

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