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 #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

Agitated

Possible Answers:

Happy

Upset

Handsome

Successful

Eager

Correct answer:

Upset

Explanation:

"Agitated" means upset or disturbed.

Example Question #1181 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

Tranquil

Possible Answers:

Peaceful

Loud

Sleepy

Wealthy

Rowdy

Correct answer:

Peaceful

Explanation:

"Tranquil" means peaceful; Loud means noisy; Rowdy means loud and unruly; Sleepy means tired; and Wealthy means rich.

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

Miserable

Possible Answers:

Ecstatic

Unhappy

Meager

Cheap

Old

Correct answer:

Unhappy

Explanation:

"Miserable" means sad and unhappy.

Example Question #377 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DESPONDENT

Possible Answers:

Fairness

Hopeless

Threatened 

Severe

Welcomed 

Correct answer:

Hopeless

Explanation:

To feel "despondent" means the same as to feel sad and hopeless. For clarification, "severe" means intense.

Example Question #381 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IRATE

Possible Answers:

Shy 

Furious 

Scared

Miserable 

Happy 

Correct answer:

Furious 

Explanation:

If someone is "irate" they are very angry or furious.

Example Question #1182 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

HYSTERICAL

Possible Answers:

Out of control 

Under control 

Out of time 

Just in time 

Too little, too late

Correct answer:

Out of control 

Explanation:

Someone who is "hysterical" is out of control. "Hysterical" can also mean very funny or mentally unwell, depending on the circumstances.

Example Question #1183 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

EXASPERATED

Possible Answers:

Displeased

Frustrated 

Magnificent 

Munificent

Gregarious 

Correct answer:

Frustrated 

Explanation:

To feel "exasperated" means to feel very frustrated. For clarification, "magnificent" means glorious and wonderful; "munificent" means generous; "gregarious" means outgoing and sociable.

Example Question #1184 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

EXUBERANT

Possible Answers:

Cheerful 

Kinetic

Feral 

Languid 

Parsimonious 

Correct answer:

Cheerful 

Explanation:

Someone who is "exuberant" is very cheerful, so "cheerful" is the correct answer. For clarification, "feral" means wild, "parsimonious" means not generous, "languid" means lazy and lethargic or slow when referring to movement(s), and "kinetic" means having to do with movement

Example Question #1185 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

LIVID

Possible Answers:

Very sleepy

Very calm 

Very angry 

Very sad 

Very happy 

Correct answer:

Very angry 

Explanation:

"Livid" means furious, irate or very angry, so "very angry" is the correct answer.

Example Question #1186 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

ELATED

Possible Answers:

Tasty

Frigid

Friendly

Jubilant

Depressed

Correct answer:

Jubilant

Explanation:

"Elated" means very happy, so "jubilant," an adjective that means triumphant or gleeful, is the correct answer. "Depressed" is an antonym of "elated" and "jubilant"; it means sad and gloomy. None of the other answer choices have meanings related to that of "elated": "tasty" means delicious or flavorful; "frigid" means very cold; and "friendly" means amiable.

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