SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Antonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #101 : Antonyms

Complete this analogy.

Rail is to extol as __________ is to disassemble.

Possible Answers:

benefit

cater

indict

array

originate

Correct answer:

array

Explanation:

"Rail" means to launch into a verbal attack against. Whereas, "extol" means to laud, to praise something. These two words are therefore antonyms because they have opposite meanings, so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an antonym of "disassemble." Well, "disassemble" means to take apart, to separate. So, the correct answer is "array," which means to arrange, assemble, put together, line up. Additionally, "benefit" means help, provide an advantage; "indict" means formally accuse of a crime; "originate" means come from; "cater" means satisfy, meet the specific needs of someone.

Example Question #102 : Antonyms

Complete this analogy.

Voluminous is to small as temerity is to __________.

Possible Answers:

rebelliousness

avaricious 

shyness 

boldness 

concern 

Correct answer:

shyness 

Explanation:

"Voluminous" means very big, so it is an antonym of small. To solve this analogy you have to find the best antonym for temerity. "Temerity" means boldness, so the correct answer is “shyness.” For clarification, "avaricious" means greedy.

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