SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Analogies

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Middle Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #279 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Materialize is to disappear as __________ is to separate.

Possible Answers:

fuse

dither

meddle

rue

wail

Correct answer:

fuse

Explanation:

"Materialize" means to appear, it is an antonym of "disappear." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine the best available antonym for "separate" (take apart). The correct answer is "fuse" which means join together, bind. Additionally, "rue" means regret, feel bad about; "dither" means hesitate, waste time, delay in doing something; "meddle" means interfere, get involved with something; "wail" means cry out.

Example Question #280 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

__________ is to weak as absent is to present.

Possible Answers:

Potent

Latent

Toxic

Brittle

Laden

Correct answer:

Potent

Explanation:

"Absent" and "present" are antonyms of one another. An "antonym" is a word that has the opposite meaning to another word. Easy examples of antonyms include "Good and bad" and "black and white." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an antonym of "weak." The correct answer is "potent" which means powerful, strong, having a forceful effect. Additionally, "toxic" means poisonous; "brittle" means easily broken; "laden" means burdened by, weighed down with; "latent" means potential, not yet active but with the potential to be active.

Example Question #362 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

__________ is to certain as frantic is to calm.

Possible Answers:

Arcane

Gleaming

Tenuous

Quirky

Destitute

Correct answer:

Tenuous

Explanation:

The adjective "frantic" means hurried, rushed, wild with panic, stressed with lack of time. This is an antonym of "calm" because they have opposite meanings. Which of these answer choices has the opposite meaning to "certain"? The correct answer is "tenuous" which means uncertain, unstable, vulnerable. Additionally, "destitute" means completely poor and without possessions; "quirky" generally means weird, but in a positive/attractive way; "gleaming" means shining; "arcane" means (of knowledge) privileged and ancient, known by only a few people.

Example Question #363 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Putrid is to fresh as haughty is to __________.

Possible Answers:

salient

fruitful

aghast

arduous

humble

Correct answer:

humble

Explanation:

"Putrid" means rotting, not fresh. "Putrid" and "fresh" are antonyms because they have opposite meanings, so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices has the opposite meaning to "haughty." "Haughty" means arrogant, prideful. brash, so the best possible antonym is "humble" which means exhibiting a modest view of oneself, not being arrogant or thinking too highly of oneself.

Example Question #81 : Antonyms

Complete this analogy.

Haggard is to __________ as juvenile is to mature.

Possible Answers:

facile

incidental

energetic

adequate

reluctant

Correct answer:

energetic

Explanation:

"Juvenile" means immature, childish. It is an antonym of "mature," so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is an antonym of "haggard." Well, "haggard" means showing the physical signs of exhaustion, looking very tired. So, the best available antonym is "energetic." Additionally, "facile" means easy; "adequate" means good enough; "reluctant" means unwilling, not wanting to do something; "incidental" means minor, not serious.

Example Question #82 : Antonyms

Complete this analogy.

Cushy is to __________ as feckless is to responsible.

Possible Answers:

fulsome

toxic

complicit

arduous

obnoxious

Correct answer:

arduous

Explanation:

"Feckless" means unreliable, irresponsible, useless. It is an antonym of "responsible." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the opposite meaning to "cushy." Well, "cushy" is used to refer to a job or task that is easy to accomplish. This is an antonym of "arduous" which means extremely difficult and requiring much hard work. Additionally, "obnoxious" means rude and arrogant; "toxic" means poisonous; "complicit" means guilty due to being involved in the illegal actions of others; "fulsome" means excessively complimentary, flattering.

Example Question #501 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Jumble is to organize as __________ is to yell.

Possible Answers:

converse

murmur

ignore

scream

allow

Correct answer:

murmur

Explanation:

"Jumble" means to disorganize something, to put something out of order, to make a mess. It is therefore an antonym of "organize" because these words have opposite meanings. Which of these words is an antonym of "yell?" The correct answer is "murmur," which means whisper, talk quietly. Additionally, "converse" means talk with someone.

Example Question #83 : Antonyms

Complete this analogy.

Impotent is to powerful as lean is to __________.

Possible Answers:

adequate

lustrous

stout

sullen

mediocre

Correct answer:

stout

Explanation:

"Impotent" means powerless, and is therefore an antonym of "powerful." So, which of these words has the opposite meaning to "lean?" Well, "lean" means slender, skinny, not fat. So, the correct answer is "stout." Additionally, "lustrous" means shining, gleaming; "adequate" means good enough; "sullen" means bad-tempered and miserable, gloomy and depressed; "mediocre" means average in a bad way.

Example Question #84 : Antonyms

Complete this analogy.

Fitting is to inappropriate as __________ is to lenient.

Possible Answers:

aloof

senile

loquacious

intolerant

dynamic

Correct answer:

intolerant

Explanation:

"Fitting" means suitable, appropriate, right for the circumstances. It is therefore an antonym of "inappropriate" because these two words have opposite definitions. To solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the opposite definition to "lenient." Well, "lenient" means tolerant, not strict. So, the correct answer is "intolerant." Additionally, "aloof" means distant, reserved, not interacting with others; "dynamic" means forceful, energetic; "loquacious" means talkative, chatty.

Example Question #502 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Humid is to __________ as murky is to bright.

Possible Answers:

hot

cloudy

dry

sunny

wet

Correct answer:

dry

Explanation:

"Murky" means dark, gloomy, not allowing much light. This is an antonym of "bright." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the opposite meaning to "humid." Well, "humid" means (of air) markedly filled with water vapor. So, the correct answer is "dry."

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