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 #231 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Medley is to mixture as __________ is to temperament.

Possible Answers:

elegy

pauper

contractor

disposition

treatise

Correct answer:

disposition

Explanation:

"Medley" and "mixture" are synonyms, both words mean a blend of various things, an assortment of various things combined together. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is the best synonym for "temperament" (personal conduct, behavior, attitude, character). The correct answer is "disposition." Additionally, an "elegy" is a poem; a "pauper" is a poor person; a "contractor" is a worker who fulfills a contract, a hired worker; a "treatise" is a written exploration of an idea.

Example Question #151 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Linger is to __________ as keen is to enthusiastic.

Possible Answers:

dismiss

loiter

contemplate

recollect

ponder

Correct answer:

loiter

Explanation:

"Keen" and "enthusiastic" are synonyms of one another, both words mean to be eager. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices is a synonym for "linger." Well, to "linger" means to wait behind, to hesitate, to stay behind. This is identical in meaning to "loiter." Additionally, "dismiss" means ignore, send away; "recollect" means remember; "ponder" and "contemplate" both mean think deeply about, consider.

Example Question #152 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Memento is to souvenir as __________ is to disaster.

Possible Answers:

catastrophe

ditty

jaunt

substitute

objection

Correct answer:

catastrophe

Explanation:

"Memento" and "souvenir" are synonyms, both words refer to an object that is kept for the specific purpose that it reminds one of a time or place. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is the best synonym for "disaster." The correct answer is "catastrophe." Additionally, an "objection" is a point of disagreement; a "substitute" is a replacement, someone who fills in for the responsibilities of someone else; a "ditty" is a short, playful song; and a "jaunt" is a short, playful trip or walk.

Example Question #153 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Throng is to __________ as festival is to gala.

Possible Answers:

informal

birthday

excursion

crowd

religion

Correct answer:

crowd

Explanation:

"Festival" and "gala" are synonyms of one another, both words refer to a large gathering, a formal party. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is the best available synonym for "throng." Well, a "throng" is a large group of people all gathered together, a "crowd." Additionally, "informal" means not formal; an "excursion" is a trip, a journey.

Example Question #154 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Recollect is to remember as __________ is to make.

Possible Answers:

proliferate

squirm

utter

dilate

forge

Correct answer:

forge

Explanation:

"Recollect" and "remember" are synonyms of one another, both words have the same meaning. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "make." The correct answer is "forge." Additionally, "dilate" means enlarge, widen, expand; "utter" means speak aloud, whisper; "proliferate" means spread wildly; "squirm" means fidget, wriggle with discomfort.

Example Question #155 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Suffrage is to enfranchisement as emancipation is to __________.

Possible Answers:

enslavement

liberation

orthodoxy

heresy

autocracy

Correct answer:

liberation

Explanation:

"Suffrage" and "enfranchisement" are synonyms, both words refer to the right to vote or being granted the right to vote, winning the right to vote. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning an "emancipation." Well, "emancipation" means the status or process of being freed from slavery or ownership, the action of being made free. So, the best answer choice is "liberation" which means the process of being liberated, the process of being made free. Additionally, "enslavement" is being made a slave; "autocracy" is a government ruled by an absolute tyrant; "heresy" is belief that goes against accepted religious doctrine, a violation of religious belief; "orthodoxy" means authorized belief, generally accepted practice within an organization (particularly within a religious organization).

Example Question #156 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Jittery is to __________ as ambitious is to determined.

Possible Answers:

succinct

demoralized

irritable

efficient

anxious

Correct answer:

anxious

Explanation:

"Ambitious" and "determined" are two adjectives that have similar meanings, they both describe someone who has a strong desire to succeed or achieve something. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "jittery." Well, the adjective "jittery" means nervous. So, the correct answer is "anxious." Additionally, "irritable" means easily irritated, easily annoyed, quick to anger; "succinct" means brief, concise, to the point; "demoralized" means lost confidence due to a setback or defeat; "efficient" means (of a machine, person, or idea) capable of producing impressive results with less energy that something else.

Example Question #157 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Audacious is to __________ as craven is to cowardly.

Possible Answers:

ravenous

forlorn

timid

grotesque

bold

Correct answer:

bold

Explanation:

The adjectives "craven" and "cowardly" are synonyms of one another, so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is the best available synonym for "audacious." Well, "audacious" means bold, likely to take risks, confident and daring. Additionally, "ravenous" means very hungry for, starving; "timid" means shy and lacking confidence; "grotesque" means disgusting, unattractive; "forlorn" means dejected, feeling deeply sad and alone.

Example Question #158 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Suffering is to __________ as bliss is to ecstasy.

Possible Answers:

accord 

euphoria

anguish

joy

anxiety

Correct answer:

anguish

Explanation:

The nouns "bliss" and "ecstasy" both refer to a state of extreme happiness and joy. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices is the best available synonym for "suffering." The correct answer is "anguish" which means intense mental or physical pain and suffering. Additionally, "anxiety" is nervousness, unease; "accord" is harmony, agreement, peace; "joy" and "euphoria" are two more words (like "bliss" and "ecstasy") for deep happiness.

Example Question #159 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Seemly is to appropriate as __________ is to tasteless.

Possible Answers:

homely

timely

youthful

sedate

tawdry

Correct answer:

tawdry

Explanation:

The adjective "seemly" means apt, appropriate, proper and suitable, fitting with what is generally accepted as in good taste. This is a synonym of "appropriate" so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices is the best synonym for "tasteless" which means lacking in good-taste. The correct answer is "tawdry" which means showy but cheap, tasteless and poor quality. Additionally, "timely" means occurring at the right time, appropriate; "youthful" means young; "homely" means plain, unattractive; "sedate" means relaxed, slow and steady, easygoing.

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