All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #261 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Bog is to __________ as perfume is to cologne.
rivulet
estuary
swamp
peak
islet
swamp
"Perfume" and "cologne" are synonyms of one another, both words mean something sprayed onto one's body to make one smell nicer. Although colloquially "perfume" is used for women and "cologne" for men. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "bog." Well, a "bog" is wet, muddy ground that is difficult to traverse. This is very similar in meaning to "swamp." Additionally, a "rivulet" is a small river, a tributary or offshoot of a river; an "islet" is a small island; an "estuary" is the mouth of a river, where the river meets the ocean; "peak" means summit, the top of a mountain.
Example Question #383 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Excel is to __________ as hearken is to listen.
confer
falter
surpass
retrieve
heed
surpass
"Hearken" means pay attention to, "listen" carefully to. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is a synonym of "excel." Well, "excel" means go beyond, do better than expected, outdo. This is very similar in meaning to "surpass." Additionally, "retrieve" means fetch, go get and bring back; "heed" means pay attention to; "falter" means stumble, suffer a setback; "confer" means discuss with.
Example Question #262 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Debris is to __________ as control is to dominion.
atrocity
grievance
pauper
snag
refuse
refuse
"Control" and "dominion" are synonyms, both words refer to authority over someone or something, power. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "debris." Well, "debris" is trash, garbage, material that is no longer needed. This is identical in meaning to "refuse." Additionally, an "atrocity" is a terrible or violent act committed by someone; a "pauper" is a poor person; a "snag" is a drawback, a hindrance, a small problem that gets in the way of the progress of something; a "grievance" is a small complaint, a legitimate issue with something.
Example Question #385 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Hue is to __________ as muck is to filth.
distance
emotion
color
size
time
color
"Muck" and "filth" are synonyms, both words refer to dirt, grime, waste. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "hue." Well, "hue" means "color," shade.
Example Question #263 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Contaminate is to pollute as __________ is to disturb.
confine
endorse
unsettle
venerate
muster
unsettle
"Contaminate" and "pollute" are synonyms of one another, both words mean to make impure, to make toxic. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words means the same thing as "disturb." Well, "disturb" means interfere with or cause to feel upset or cause to be out of place. This is very similar in meaning to "unsettle," (cause to feel anxious or upset). Additionally, "muster" means gather, summon, bring together; "confine" means imprison, lock away; "endorse" means offer public support for; "venerate" means deeply respect and honor.
Example Question #264 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Constable is to policeman as potion is to __________.
mentality
elixir
banter
edifice
adage
elixir
A "constable" is another name for a police officer or a "policeman." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is another name for a "potion." The correct answer is "elixir." An "adage" is an old saying meant to impart some lesson; an "edifice" is a building; "banter" means playful teasing, usually among friends; "mentality" means state of mind, how one is feeling about something.
Example Question #265 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Incense is to enrage as __________ is to lethal.
brazen
deadly
diligent
painful
timely
deadly
"Incense" and "enrage" are synonyms, both words mean to make angry, to cause to be irate. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "lethal." Well, "lethal" means fatal, "deadly," likely to lead to death. Additionally, "timely" means suitable, happening at the right time; "diligent" means hardworking and determined; "brazen" means bold and brash, arrogant.
Example Question #266 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Bankroll is to __________ as chart is to map.
finance
replicate
usurp
deliberate
estimate
finance
When used as verbs both "chart" and "map" mean to make a map of an area. They are therefore synonyms, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "bankroll." Well, "bankroll" means provide the necessary money for. This is the same meaning as "finance." Additionally, "usurp" means take over power from; "estimate" means guess, make a guess about based on evidence; "replicate" means copy, mimic; "deliberate" means think deeply and critically about a decision.
Example Question #267 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Farcical is to __________ as restless is to hyperactive.
ponderous
opinionated
poisonous
preposterous
elegant
preposterous
"Restless" and "hyperactive" are synonyms of one another, both words mean to have a lot of energy and be incapable of staying still. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "farcical." Well, "farcical" means absurd and ridiculous to the point of being laughable. This is very similar in definition to "preposterous," which means absurd, silly and unbelievable. Additionally, "ponderous" means slow-moving, boring; "elegant" means dignified, refined, having a graceful style; "opinionated" means having lots of opinions and not being afraid of expressing them.
Example Question #268 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Mausoleum is to tomb as __________ is to voyage.
forte
inkling
odyssey
ditty
compunction
odyssey
"Mausoleum" and "tomb" are synonyms of one another, both words refer to a place where someone is buried. Although a "mausoleum" is usually above ground. Regardless, to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words has the same meaning as "voyage." Well, a "voyage" is an adventurous journey. So, the correct answer is "odyssey." Although "odyssey" can suggest a difficult or challenging adventurous journey. Additionally, a "ditty" is a short, playful song; an "inkling" is a suspicion about something; a "forte" is a strong point, something someone is particularly good at; "compunction" is regret, feeling bad about something done wrong.
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