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 #535 : Synonyms

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

CONTEMPLATIVE

Possible Answers:

Hasty

Thoughtful

Damaged

Ironic

Scarce

Correct answer:

Thoughtful

Explanation:

"Contemplative" means thoughtful or reflective. "Hasty" means rushed or too quick. "Scarce" means not plentiful enough, insufficient in quantity. A synonym for "ironic" is sarcastic or sardonic. A synonym for "damaged" is "harmed."

Example Question #536 : Synonyms

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

PRUDENT

Possible Answers:

Easy

Rash

Mad

Arbitrary

Careful

Correct answer:

Careful

Explanation:

"Prudent" means wise, sensible, and cautious. "Mad" can mean either angry or crazy, depending on the concept. The antonym of easy is "difficult." "Arbitrary" means based on random or personal choice rather than a specific set of rules. "Rash," when used as an adjective, means hasty and reckless.

Example Question #537 : Synonyms

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

DEVIOUS

Possible Answers:

Stormy

Childlike

Even-tempered

Deceptive

Skillful

Correct answer:

Deceptive

Explanation:

Someone who is "devious" is deceptive, underhanded, or sly. A synonym for "childlike" is "innocent," and a synonym for "even-tempered" is serene. "Skillful" and "deft" are synonyms, and "stormy" and "tempestuous" are synonyms.

Example Question #538 : Synonyms

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

JUSTIFIED

Possible Answers:

Surprised

Indignant

Holy

Righteous

Illegal

Correct answer:

Righteous

Explanation:

Someone who is "justified" in his/her behavior is righteous or morally correct. "Surprised" means shocked, showing surprised. "Indignant" means angry or annoyed at unfairness. "Holy" and "evil" are antonyms, as are "illegal" and "legal."

Example Question #521 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ISOLATED

Possible Answers:

Costly

Solitary

Humorous

Judgmental

Chivalrous

Correct answer:

Solitary

Explanation:

"Isolated" and "solitary" both mean alone and far away from others. "Humorous" means funny, chivalrous means knightly or noble, and "judgmental" means critical. "Costly" is another word for expensive.

Example Question #522 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ABRASIVE

Possible Answers:

Impoverished

Grating

Dishonest

Quizzical

Loving

Correct answer:

Grating

Explanation:

"Abrasive" means grating or rough and is often used to describe people, sounds, and surfaces such as sandpaper. "Quizzical" is another word for puzzled. "Dishonest" is the antonym of "honest," "loving" is the antonym of "hating," and "impoverished" means poor.

Example Question #523 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ECCENTRIC

Possible Answers:

Tough

Strange

Ruddy

Scornful

Oval

Correct answer:

Strange

Explanation:

"Eccentric" means slightly strange and unconventional, unusual. "Ruddy" means red, oval is a rounded oblong shape, and scornful means contemptuous. "Tough" means durable, strong, or sturdy, depending on context.

Example Question #524 : Identifying Synonyms

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

MANLY

Possible Answers:

Systematic

Masculine

Cowardly

Brave

Awful

Correct answer:

Masculine

Explanation:

"Masculine" and "manly" are synonyms. "Brave" means courageous, "cowardly" means faint-heartedly, and "awful" means terrible. Something "systematic" is organized, methodical, or closely following a plan or system.

Example Question #525 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PRUDENT

Possible Answers:

Smoggy 

Knotty

Reckless

Wise

Rosy

Correct answer:

Wise

Explanation:

Someone who is "prudent" shows wisdom and good judgment. Someone who is "reckless" takes risks and lacks caution. Something "knotty" (such as a problem) is difficult to entangle. "Rosy" means red or rose-colored, and smoggy describes polluted gray fog.

Example Question #526 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SAGE

Possible Answers:

Speckled

Hungry

Wise

Camouflaged

Luscious

Correct answer:

Wise

Explanation:

Used as an adjective, "sage" means very wise. "Camouflaged" means hidden by blending in with the surrounding environment. "Speckled" means dotted or spotted, "hungry" means wanting or needing food, and" luscious" (often used to describe food) means delicious or lush.

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