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 #160 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Cutthroat is to __________ as whimsical is to fanciful.

Possible Answers:

juvenile

succinct

competitive

serene

dynamic

Correct answer:

competitive

Explanation:

"Whimsical" and "fanciful" are loosely synonyms of one another. "Whimsical" means playful and quaint, silly but appealing. "Fanciful" means playfully unrealistic. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is closest to being a synonym of "cutthroat." Well, "cutthroat" means viciously "competitive." The correct answer is therefore "competitive." Additionally, "serene" means peaceful; "succinct" means brief, 'to the point'; "dynamic" means forceful, energetic; "juvenile" means immature, young

Example Question #241 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Berserk is to wild as __________ is to wicked.

Possible Answers:

dastardly

pristine

charismatic

seldom

unrepentant

Correct answer:

dastardly

Explanation:

"Berserk" means out of control, crazy, "wild." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "wicked" (evil, malicious). The correct answer is "dastardly," which has the same meaning. Additionally, "pristine" means immaculate, spotless, completely clean; "seldom" means rarely; "charismatic" means charming, having a personality that others find interesting and attractive; "unrepentant" means remorseless, not feeling sorry for something one has done wrong.

Example Question #242 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Concierge is to __________ as facet is to aspect.

Possible Answers:

waiter

magnate

alumnus

secretary

doorman

Correct answer:

doorman

Explanation:

"Facet" and "aspect" are synonyms of one another, both words refer to a particular feature or part of something. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "concierge." The correct answer is "doorman." Additionally, a "magnate" is a successful and wealthy person in business; an "alumnus" is a graduate, someone who has graduated from an institution of learning.

Example Question #243 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Deplete is to exhaust as __________ is to gather.

Possible Answers:

flock

savor

mock

conciliate

deliberate

Correct answer:

flock

Explanation:

"Deplete" and "exhaust" are synonyms of one another, both words mean to use up the supply of something, to run out of something. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is a synonym of "gather." Well, "gather" means come together, assemble, converge, rally. The answer choice that matches this definition is "flock." Additionally, "savor" means enjoy; "mock" means make fun of, tease; "deliberate" means think deeply and carefully about; "conciliate" means appease, make someone no longer angry.

Example Question #244 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Figurine is to statuette as __________ is to grotto.

Possible Answers:

cliff

foe

cave

friend

tree

Correct answer:

cave

Explanation:

A "statuette" is a small statue, a small model of something. This is the same definition as "figurine," so these two words are synonyms. Which of these words has the same definition as "grotto?" The correct answer is that a "grotto" is a "cave", a cavern, an attractive-looking underground area. Additionally, "foe" means nemesis, rival, enemy.

Example Question #245 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Bluff is to cliff as plateau is to __________.

Possible Answers:

knoll

grove

stream

mesa

estuary

Correct answer:

mesa

Explanation:

"Bluff" and "cliff" are synonyms of one another. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "plateau." The correct answer is "mesa." Both "plateau" and "mesa" are used to describe an area of elevated land that is flat and stretches for long distances. Additionally, a "stream" is a narrow river; an "estuary" is the mouth of a river, where the river meets the ocean; a "knoll" is a small, grassy hill; a "grove" is a small collection of trees.

Example Question #246 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Convenient is to __________ as foolish is to daft.

Possible Answers:

suitable

indispensable

deranged

lilliputian

current

Correct answer:

suitable

Explanation:

"Foolish" and "daft" are synonyms of one another, both words mean stupid, unwise, not smart. So, which of these words is a synonym of "convenient?" Well, "convenient" means fitting, appropriate, (of a situation) happening at the right time. This is very close to the definition of "suitable." Additionally, "deranged" means insane, crazy; "current" means happening now, modern, contemporary; "indispensable" means vital, needed, so important that it cannot be done without; "lilliputian" means very small, tiny.

Example Question #247 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Buckle is to fasten as exhume is to __________.

Possible Answers:

carp

classify

usurp

interdict

disinter

Correct answer:

disinter

Explanation:

"Buckle" and "fasten" are synonyms of one another, both words mean to attach someone to something else by securely joining. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "exhume." Well, "exhume" means to dig up a body from a grave. This is identical in definition to "disinter." Additionally, "carp" means complain; "usurp" means forcefully take over power or control from; "interdict" means prohibit, not allow something to be done; "classify" means arrange into groups.

Example Question #248 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Infidel is to nonbeliever as __________ is to lair.

Possible Answers:

lull

fowl

glitch

queue

den

Correct answer:

den

Explanation:

"Infidel" and "nonbeliever" are synonyms, both words refer to someone who is not part of an aforementioned faith. So, which of these words has the same meaning as "lair?" The correct answer is "den." Both "lair" and "den" are used to refer to a place where an animal makes its home. Additionally, "queue" means line for waiting; "lull" means temporary period of inactivity; "glitch" means error, malfunction; "fowl" means bird that is used to provide food for humans.

Example Question #249 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Absurd is to __________ as casual is to offhand.

Possible Answers:

ignorant

impressive

silent

ludicrous

perilous

Correct answer:

ludicrous

Explanation:

"Casual" means not serious, relaxed, informal. The word "offhand" is used to describe remarks that are "casual." So, the two words are synonyms of one another. Which of these words is a synonym of "absurd?" Well, "absurd" means ridiculous, silly. The correct answer is therefore "ludicrous." Additionally, "perilous" means dangerous, menacing; "ignorant" means foolish due to being denied an education, not having knowledge of something.

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