All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #221 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Voracious is to greedy as slovenly is to __________.
grumpy
foolish
messy
unkind
tired
messy
"Voracious" means greedy, having a large appetite. "Voracious" and "greedy" are synonyms, so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices is a synonym of "slovenly." The correct answer is "messy." "Slovenly" means having a messy and dirty appearance.
Example Question #222 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Pristine is to clean as parched is to __________.
wet
firm
soft
dry
dirty
dry
"Pristine" means completely spotless, immaculate, totally clean without any mess. So, "pristine" and "clean" are synonyms. Which of these words is a synonym of "parched?" The correct answer is "dry," because "parched" means dried out due to heat and lack of water.
Example Question #223 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Fortuitous is to lucky as gallant is to __________.
brave
generous
absent
wicked
alive
brave
"Fortuitous" means fortunate, lucky, owed to good luck. It is therefore a synonym of "lucky." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "gallant." Well, "gallant" means chivalrous, honorable, brave and heroic. Additionally, "wicked" means evil; "generous" means giving and kind; "absent" means not present, not here.
Example Question #224 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Overt is to blatant as __________ is to avoid.
avert
convert
revert
invert
advert
avert
The adjective "overt" means obvious, easily noticeable, not hidden, or "blatant." These two words are synonyms, so to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words has the same meaning as "avoid." The correct answer is "avert" which means avoid, turn away from. Additionally, "convert" means change; "revert" means change back to a previous state; an "advert" is a commercial; "invert" means flip upside down, turn to face the opposite direction.
Example Question #225 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Penitent is to __________ as lethargic is to sluggish.
precocious
dormant
contrite
audacious
poignant
contrite
"Lethargic" and "sluggish" are synonyms of one another, both words mean lacking energy, feeling tired. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "penitent." "Penitent" means feeling sorry or wanting to make amends for something done wrong. This is very similar in meaning to "contrite." Additionally, "precocious" means gifted, unusually talented for one so young; "dormant" means inactive, asleep, at rest; "audacious" means bold, risky, fearless; "poignant" means making one feel emotional or 'moved'.
Example Question #226 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Penchant is to __________ as legitimate is to valid.
fondness
memento
clemency
tirade
adulation
fondness
"Legitimate" and "valid" are synonyms, both words mean officially acceptable, not fake. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is the best available synonym for "penchant." Well, a "penchant" is a preference, a particular liking of something, a fondness. Additionally, a "memento" is a souvenir; "adulation" is praise and respect; "clemency" is mercy, forgiveness, official pardon for a crime; a "tirade" is a long and angry speech directed at something.
Example Question #227 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Preposterous is to absurd as grotesque is to __________.
relevant
tame
dynamic
awkward
disgusting
disgusting
The adjective "preposterous" means ridiculous, so silly as to be hard to believe, absurd. "Preposterous" and "absurd" are therefore synonyms, so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "grotesque." Well, "grotesque" means repulsive, gross, or disgusting. Additionally, "dynamic" means having energy, powerful; "tame" means not wild, domesticated, not dangerous; "relevant" means related to the matter at hand; "awkward" means uncomfortable in social situations.
Example Question #228 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Fission is to __________ as fusion is to join.
predict
split
observe
present
meet
split
"Fusion" is the process by which two things are "joined." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine what "fission" is the process of. The correct answer is that "fission" is the process by which two things are "split."
Example Question #229 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Desist is to halt as __________ is to trim.
gall
befuddle
prune
linger
confine
prune
"Desist" and "halt" are synonyms, both words mean stop, stop doing something. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is a synonym for "trim." Well, "trim" means cut, make shorter. So, the correct answer is "prune." Additionally, "linger" means stay behind; "gall" means irritate, annoy; "confine" means imprison; "befuddle" means confuse.
Example Question #230 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Obliterate is to __________ as relegate is to demote.
stare
frown
destroy
provide
cancel
destroy
To begin with "relegate" and "demote" both mean to move something to an inferior position, to make of inferior status. So, to solve this analogy you need to figure out the best possible synonym for "obliterate." Well, "obliterate" means eradicate, completely destroy.
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