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 #324 : Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Durable

Possible Answers:

Flaccid

Sturdy

Unique

Steep

Legal

Correct answer:

Sturdy

Explanation:

"Durable" means strong and sturdy; Flaccid means limp; Unique means special or different; and Legal means lawful.

Example Question #1111 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

DURABLE

Possible Answers:

Fragile

Quick

Temporary

Tall

Sturdy

Correct answer:

Sturdy

Explanation:

"Durable" is an adjective used to describe something that is difficult to break or damage. Of the answer choices, the word with the closest meaning is "stable." 

Example Question #1112 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

VIVID

Possible Answers:

Bright

Fuzzy

Lamentable

Confused

Excited

Correct answer:

Bright

Explanation:

"Vivid" means bright or colorful, so "bright" is the correct answer.

Example Question #1113 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

A synonym of "nebulous" is . .

Possible Answers:

exact

precursor

novel

fundamental

indefinite

Correct answer:

indefinite

Explanation:

"Nebulous" is an adjective that means "in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy," or when used to refer to concepts or ideas, "unclear, vague, or ill-defined." So, we need to pick out a word that means something like "hazy" or "unclear." Since "indefinite" means "not clearly expressed or defined; vague," it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "nebulous," and the correct answer.

Example Question #1114 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

VORACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Ravenous 

Tempestuous

Enticing 

Alluring 

Delicious

Correct answer:

Ravenous 

Explanation:

“Voracious” means extremely hungry or desiring or consuming great quantities. The only answer which means extremely hungry is “ravenous”; the words are linked by their suffix "-ous" which means characterized by. To help you, “tedious” means tiring or boring due to repetition, and  “tempestuous” means stormy. “Alluring” and “enticing” both mean tempting.

Example Question #1115 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

HAGGARD

Possible Answers:

Rugged

Tired

Hag 

Chop 

Sorceress 

Correct answer:

Tired

Explanation:

“Haggard” means looking very thin and tired, especially due to great hunger, worry, or pain. So, "haggard" is most similar in meaning to “tired.” To help you, do not mistake "haggard" with “hag,” which means witch. Also do not confuse "haggard" with “hacked,” which means chopped. “Rugged” means having a rough, uneven surface or rough but attractive features.

Example Question #1116 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

CORPULENT

Possible Answers:

Nomadic 

Whimsical 

Quirky 

Fat 

Delirious 

Correct answer:

Fat 

Explanation:

Someone who is "corpulent" is overweight or fat, so "fat" is the correct answer. For clarification, "delirious" means insane or feverish, "quirky" means unusual and silly, and "nomadic" means wandering or itinerant.

Example Question #332 : Synonyms

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

Frail

Possible Answers:

Durable

Weak

Colorless

Sturdy

Liquid

Correct answer:

Weak

Explanation:

"Frail" means weak and feeble.

Example Question #1117 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

AUDIBLE

Possible Answers:

Incomplete

Listless

Auditory

Faint

Hearable

Correct answer:

Hearable

Explanation:

Audible means loud enough to be heard. An example would be, "The sound was audible even over the loud music of the marching band."

"Auditory" deals with things that are "audible," but these are not synonyms. A "faint sound" might be "barely audible," but again this is not a synonym, since loud sounds can be "clearly audible."

Example Question #1118 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

ROBUST

Possible Answers:

Aggressive

Humongous

Energetic

Generous

Healthy

Correct answer:

Healthy

Explanation:

“Robust” is an adjective that means full of strength and health. While “aggressive” and “energetic” might be characteristics of a “robust” person, they aren’t close synonyms. Of the answer choices, “healthy” has the closest meaning.

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