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 #117 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

DETACHMENT

Possible Answers:

Desperation

Payment

Confession

Bond

Disconnection

Correct answer:

Disconnection

Explanation:

"Detachment" means disconnection.

Example Question #224 : Synonyms

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

PROJECTION

Possible Answers:

Presentation

Appreciation

History

Prediction

Medicine

Correct answer:

Prediction

Explanation:

"Projection" means prediction.

Example Question #1011 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

EXAGGERATION

Possible Answers:

Evidence

Tragedy

Overstatement

Confusion

Invitation

Correct answer:

Overstatement

Explanation:

"Exaggeration" means overstatement. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "exaggeration": "confusion" means bewilderment or a state in which one is uncertain; "invitation" means a request for someone to do or attend something; "evidence" means clue or information that suggests or confirms something; and "tragedy" means a very sad occurrence.

Example Question #1012 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

PREMISE

Possible Answers:

Whimsical 

Standard 

Applicable 

Absolution 

Basis 

Correct answer:

Basis 

Explanation:

"Premise" means basis or starting point, so "basis" is the correct answer. For clarification, "whimsical" means quirky, "absolution" means freedom from blame or guilt, "applicable" means relevant or able to be applied, and "standard" means average.

Example Question #1013 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

IMPEDIMENT

Possible Answers:

Objective 

Benign 

Subjective 

Supplement 

Obstacle 

Correct answer:

Obstacle 

Explanation:

An "impediment" is something that hinders one from doing something, so "obstacle," which means hindrance or obstruction, is the correct answer. For clarification, "benign" means harmless, "supplement" means something added to something else, "objective" means unbiased or based on facts, and "subjective" is an antonym of "objective" and means biased or based on emotions and feelings.

Example Question #1014 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

DELIRIUM

Possible Answers:

Consternation 

Convoluted

Concentration 

Conception 

Confusion 

Correct answer:

Confusion 

Explanation:

“Delirium” is a mental state in which you are confused and unable to think clearly, usually because of fever or illness. It is most similar in meaning to “confusion.” To clarify the other terms, “conception” is the process of forming ideas; “concentrated” means focused;“consternation” is a feeling of surprise that causes confusion; “convoluted” means complex or tangled.

Example Question #1015 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

INSINUATION

Possible Answers:

Severance 

Implication 

Muscular

Chanting 

Charge 

Correct answer:

Implication 

Explanation:

An “insinuation” is a sneaky suggestion of something bad. If you “insinuate” something about someone, you imply something about them. An “implication” is similar to an insinuation, so "implication" is the correct answer. With “charge,” the nearest meaning to "insinuation" is that it a "charge" can mean an accusation, but even then it is not close enough to "insinuation" to complete the analogy because “charge” is a direct accusation, whereas an “insinuation” is more of a suggestion. “Severance” is closer to incision to make a cut into something. You may have mistaken “insinuation” for sinew which is a word used to refer to muscles and tendons. To provide further help, “chanting” means saying a phrase loudly and repetitively, usually in a group

Example Question #1016 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

CONFRONTATION

Possible Answers:

Conflict

Reorientation

Chaos

Implementation

Consideration

Correct answer:

Conflict

Explanation:

"Confrontation" means a conflict or battle, so "conflict" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "confrontation."

Example Question #1017 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Despair

Possible Answers:

Magnificent

Frantic

Immense

Unhappiness

Joyful

Correct answer:

Unhappiness

Explanation:

"Despair" means hopelessness or unhappiness.

Example Question #1017 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

ANOMALY

Possible Answers:

Pledge

Peculiarity

Reflection

Nicety

Equilibrium

Correct answer:

Peculiarity

Explanation:

An "anomaly" is an irregularity, or something out of the ordinary. Thus, the best answer choice is the word "peculiarity."

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