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 #225 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

ADMISSION

Possible Answers:

Destination

Opinion

Council

Confession

Pause

Correct answer:

Confession

Explanation:

An "admission" is a confession. "Destination" means the end of a journey. "Council" is a decision-making body. "Opinion" is a person's viewpoint. "Pause" means a temporary stop or break.

Example Question #133 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

INTERPRETATION

Possible Answers:

Explanation

Company

Winter

Bribery

Memory

Correct answer:

Explanation

Explanation:

"Interpretation" means the explanation of an idea, concept, or viewpoint, so "explanation" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "interpretation": "bribery" is the act of giving money to an official in order to influence a government decision; "memory" is an event or activity in the past that a person remembers; "winter" is the season of the year in which the coldest weather is experienced; and "company" is a business or a commercial institution.

Example Question #227 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

CONTEMPLATION

Possible Answers:

Recklessness

Reflection

Interest

Bond

Incision

Correct answer:

Reflection

Explanation:

The definition of "contemplation," the noun form of "contemplate," is deep consideration or thoughtful observation. "Reflection" is the best answer choice, as it means deep thought.

Example Question #228 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

EXPOSURE

Possible Answers:

Tear

Examine

Brightening

Interest

Disclosure

Correct answer:

Disclosure

Explanation:

"Disclosure," the noun form of "disclose," is the correct answer. "Exposure" and "disclosure" both mean the act of revealing or making known.

Example Question #141 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

APPEASEMENT

Possible Answers:

Enclosure

Aptitude

Request

Development

Reconciliation

Correct answer:

Reconciliation

Explanation:

"Reconciliation" comes from the word reconcile, which means to bring into agreement or harmonyIt is the best answer choice, as "appeasement" means to bring to a state of peacequiet, ease, calm, or contentment.

Example Question #232 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

PRODUCTION

Possible Answers:

Anger

Reduction

Destruction

Enclosure

Creation

Correct answer:

Creation

Explanation:

"Production" is the noun form of the word "produce," which means to make or manufacture. "Creation," the noun form of create, is the best answer.

Example Question #142 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

ACCORD

Possible Answers:

Note

Agreement

Argument

Presumption

Forgetfulness

Correct answer:

Agreement

Explanation:

"Accord," when used as a noun, means either an agreement ("an accord") or a state of harmonious agreement, so "agreement" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "accord": "note," when used as a noun, means either a short message or memoa tone in music, or a monetary bill; "forgetfulness" is the quality of being unable to remember things; an "argument" is a dispute or a disagreement; and "presumption" is audacitygall, or the act of assuming that something is true.

Example Question #234 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

CANDOR

Possible Answers:

Compatible

Disgraceful 

Demand 

Extol 

Honesty 

Correct answer:

Honesty 

Explanation:

"Candor" means frankness or honesty. For clarification, "extol" means to praise, and compatible means well-matched.

Example Question #235 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

MALICE

Possible Answers:

Ignorance

Enjoyable

Benevolence

Sharpness

Spite

Correct answer:

Spite

Explanation:

"Malice" is a desire to inflict pain, injury, or suffering on another; therefore, "spite," which means ill will or desire to harm, is the best answer choice.

Example Question #236 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

ABERRATION

Possible Answers:

Fleeting

Freezing

Consideration

Deviation

Imitation

Correct answer:

Deviation

Explanation:

"Aberration" means outside the normal range. You might say, "Since he normally strikes out, Dan's homerun was an aberration." Deviation also means outside the normal range.

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