All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #271 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Talisman is to __________ as robot is to android.
professor
amulet
cyborg
object
celestial
amulet
An "android" is a "robot," so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "talisman." Well a "talisman" is an object of special importance to someone thought to bring good luck or have magical properties. This is identical in definition to "amulet." Additionally, "celestial" means heavenly, divine; a "cyborg" is another word for "android" or "robot."
Example Question #272 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Fainthearted is to __________ as kindred is to similar.
coarse
helpful
cowardly
brave
tragic
cowardly
"Kindred" means sharing qualities with, "similar." To solve this analogy you therefore need to figure out which of these is a synonym of "fainthearted." "Fainthearted" means not brave or "cowardly." Additionally, "coarse" means rough to touch; "tragic" means very sad.
Example Question #273 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Maul is to __________ as fret is to niggle.
assault
aspire
assist
assail
assign
assault
"Fret" and "niggle" both mean to worry about something that is likely not that important. These two words are synonyms of one another, so to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these is a synonym of "maul." Well, "maul" means to savagely attack. This is closest in meaning to "assault" which means to attack someone with the intent to harm them. Additionally, "aspire" means aim for, want to be; "assail" means conquer, overcome; "assist" means help; "assign" means give to, allocate, designate.
Example Question #274 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Bondsman is to slave as __________ is to rebel.
dissident
pedagogue
mendicant
surgeon
midwife
dissident
A "bondsman" is another word for a "slave." So, which of these is a synonym of "rebel." The correct answer is "dissident." A "dissident" is someone who resists the authority of the state. Additionally, "pedagogue" means teacher; a "surgeon" is a doctor who performs operations; a "midwife" is a nurse who delivers babies and assists with childbirth; a "mendicant" is a beggar.
Example Question #275 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Dupe is to __________ as enumerate is to list.
establish
trick
pardon
protect
hold
trick
To "enumerate" means to "list" things, to make a list. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "dupe." Well, "dupe" means to deceive, to "trick" someone. Additionally, "establish" means set-up; "pardon" means forgive.
Example Question #276 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Esteem is to respect as __________ is to fluctuate.
vary
awe
bother
eradicate
supplant
vary
"Esteem" and "respect" are synonyms of one another, both words mean to deeply admire someone, to hold someone in high regard. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "fluctuate." Well, "fluctuate" means to regularly change from one condition to another and then back again, to shift back and forth. This is similar in meaning to "vary," which means to change from one condition to another. Additionally, "bother" means irritate, annoy; "awe" means astonish, impress; "supplant" means replace; "eradicate" means completely destroy.
Example Question #277 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Abide is to endure as __________ is to irritate.
yell
badger
narrate
whimper
desist
badger
"Abide" and "endure" are synonyms, both words mean to tolerate, to put up with something difficult and keep going. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym for "irritate" (annoy). The correct answer is "badger." To "badger" someone is to bother and annoy. Additionally, "narrate" means tell the story of, read a story aloud; "whimper" means moan quietly in pain; "desist" means stop doing something, particularly when told to stop.
Example Question #278 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Flog is to thrash as __________ is to hide.
dispute
ransack
lurk
squander
entice
lurk
"Flog" and "thrash" are synonyms of one another, both words mean to beat something, to whip something, to hit someone repeatedly. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words means "hide." The correct answer is "lurk." Additionally, "squander" means waste; "ransack" means search through in a hurried and messy fashion; "dispute" means argue; "entice" means tempt, lure.
Example Question #279 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Harrowing is to __________ as lopsided is to imbalanced.
adjacent
derelict
distressing
congenial
distant
distressing
"Lopsided" and "imbalanced" are synonyms of one another, they both mean not in balance, having one side higher or lower than the other. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "harrowing." "Harrowing" means disturbing, upsetting, scary. So, the correct answer is "distressing," which means causing distress, upsetting. Additionally, "distant" means far away; "adjacent" means next to; "congenial" means friendly, agreeable; "derelict" means in poor condition, (of a building) falling down.
Example Question #280 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Bedridden is to __________ as curt is to brief.
gleaming
ponderous
intractable
infirm
stationary
infirm
"Curt" means "brief" in a rude manner. "Curt" and "brief" are loosely synonyms of one another, so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is closest in meaning to "bedridden." "Bedridden" means so sick as to be forced to remain in bed. So, the correct answer is "infirm," which means very sick. Additionally, "ponderous" means slow-moving; "intractable" means stubborn, refusing to change ones mind; "gleaming" means shiny, sparkling; "stationary" means not moving, remaining in one place, fixed in place.
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