SSAT Middle Level Verbal : SSAT Middle Level Verbal

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #205 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ESCAPADE

Possible Answers:

Knowledge 

Hunger 

Dread

Adventure 

Wealth 

Correct answer:

Adventure 

Explanation:

An “escapade” is an adventure or an exciting incident, so "adventure" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "escapade": “knowledge” means all the things that one knows, referred to collectively or awareness; “wealth” means money; and “dread” means fear when used as a noun and fearsome when used as an adjective.

Example Question #206 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

GRIND

Possible Answers:

Reduction 

Drudge 

Tease 

Smile

Turn 

Correct answer:

Drudge 

Explanation:

If something is a “grind,” it is hard or difficult. Something that is hard and difficult is also a “drudge.” You may be more familiar with the term “drudgery,” which means boring, difficult, or unpleasant work. To further help you, a “reduction” is a decrease; to "tease" is to make fun of.

Example Question #207 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

BONANZA

Possible Answers:

Recycle

Cataclysm 

Extravagant 

Windfall

Rainfall

Correct answer:

Windfall

Explanation:

A “bonanza” is something that produces very good results. A “windfall” is an unexpected, unearned, or sudden gain and is closest to in meaning to “bonanza.” To clarify, a “cataclysm” is a catastrophe or something that causes destruction; “extravagant” means something that is very expensive and often unnecessary; “recycle” means to reuse.

Example Question #991 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

SEMINAR

Possible Answers:

Seminary 

Divine 

Church 

Conference 

School

Correct answer:

Conference 

Explanation:

A “seminar” is a meeting in which you receive information on a particular subject. It is similar to a “conference,” which is also a meeting. Do not confuse it with “seminary,” which refers to a private or religious school. “Divine” means heavenly or godlike.

Example Question #992 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

ENGAGEMENT

Possible Answers:

Anger

Appointment

Closure

Indecency

Betrayal

Correct answer:

Appointment

Explanation:

The definition of "engagement" is an agreement to meet or an arrangement. "Appointment" is the best answer choice.

Example Question #993 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

DEDUCTION

Possible Answers:

Detection

Confusion

Allowance

Enclosure

Subtraction

Correct answer:

Subtraction

Explanation:

"Subtraction" is the best answer choice, as "deduction" is defined as the act or process of deducting or subtracting.

Example Question #994 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

FLAIR

Possible Answers:

Dominion 

Ability

Flare

Control

Jurisdiction 

Correct answer:

Ability

Explanation:

If you have “flair,” you have a natural ability to do something, usually with style. It is closest in meaning to "ability.” To clarify the other terms, a “flare” is a light or torch; a “jurisdiction” is the area where a legal power operates; “dominion” is the power to rule or a land that a power controls.

Example Question #995 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

GAMUT

Possible Answers:

Piste 

Tryst 

Gauntlet

Dinky 

Range

Correct answer:

Range

Explanation:

A “gamut” is a range or series of related things. To clarify the other terms, a “gauntlet” is a protective glove worn with Medieval armor; a “piste” is a ski trail; “dinky” means little or small; a “tryst” is a secret meeting among lovers.

Example Question #996 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

DISPENSATION

Possible Answers:

Withdrawal 

Medicine 

Batch 

Permission 

Regulation 

Correct answer:

Permission 

Explanation:

“Dispensation” is permission to break a law, promise, or oath. It is very similar in meaning to “permission.” To clarify the other terms, a “batch” is an amount of something that is made at one time; a “regulation” is an official rule or law; “withdrawal” is the act of taking something away.

Example Question #997 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PRECISION

Possible Answers:

Policy

Manners

Condition

Details

Exactness

Correct answer:

Exactness

Explanation:

"Precision" means exactness.

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