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 #527 : Identifying Synonyms

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

NOSTALGIC

Possible Answers:

Friendly

Scrawny

Juvenile

Sentimental

Amiable

Correct answer:

Sentimental

Explanation:

"Nostalgic" and "sentimental" both indicate a feeling of tenderness, longing, or sweet sadness, often for bygone eras. "Scrawny" means thin and undernourished, and "juvenile" means young or immature. "Amiable" and "friendly" are synonyms.

Example Question #528 : Identifying Synonyms

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

STEADFAST

Possible Answers:

Lucky

Heavy

Loyal

Sporty

Faithless

Correct answer:

Loyal

Explanation:

"Steadfast," "loyal," and "faithful" all mean committed to a person or cause in an unwavering manner. "Faithless" is an antonym of this concept. "Heavy" and "light" are antonyms, as are "lucky" and "unlucky."

Example Question #529 : Identifying Synonyms

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

NOBLE

Possible Answers:

Abnormal

Gruesome

Nutty 

Virtuous

Worried

Correct answer:

Virtuous

Explanation:

"Noble" and "virtuous" both describe someone who is highly ethical and morally upstanding. "Gruesome" means grisly or frightful, and "worried" means concerned or nervous. "Abnormal" means unusual or strange. "Nutty" can mean either peculiar or tasting like nuts, depending on whether it describes a person or a food.

Example Question #530 : Identifying Synonyms

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

WISTFUL

Possible Answers:

Luckless

Inappropriate

Toothsome

Nostalgic

Defeated

Correct answer:

Nostalgic

Explanation:

"Wistful" and "nostalgic" are synonyms. "Inappropriate" and "appropriate" are antonyms, as are "luckless" and "lucky." "Toothsome" means tasty or mouthwateringly appetizing. "Defeated" is the opposite of triumphant.

Example Question #531 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EMPATHETIC

Possible Answers:

Crude

Intellectual

Sympathetic

Unemotional

Defeated

Correct answer:

Sympathetic

Explanation:

While "sympathetic" and "empathetic" refer to slightly different traits, both concern the ability to understand or feel another person's emotions. "Intellectual" refers to the intellect or intelligence. "Defeated" and "victorious" are antonyms. "Unemotional" and "emotional" are also antonyms. "Crude" means simple, unrefined, or primitive.

Example Question #532 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IMPERTINENT

Possible Answers:

Humble

Rude

Lecherous

Distraught

Friendly

Correct answer:

Rude

Explanation:

"Impertinent" means rude or insolent.

"Distraught" means upset, frantic or emotionally troubled.

"Friendly" means kind, sympathetic or acting as a friend does.

"Lecherous" means lustful, lewd, or crude in a sexual manner.

"Humble" means unpretentious, or meek and mild.

Example Question #258 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

COQUETTISH

Possible Answers:

Flirtatious

Churlish

Crude

Repentant

Persnickety

Correct answer:

Flirtatious

Explanation:

"Coquettish" means "flirtatious" or teasing in a friendly manner.

"Repentant" means feeling sorry or remorseful.

"Persnickety" means uptight, fussy or particular

"Churlish" means rude, crude or uncivilized.

"Crude" means vulgar, coarse or lewd.

Example Question #259 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

UNRULY

Possible Answers:

Righteous

Moral

Law-abiding

Upstanding

Rebellious

Correct answer:

Rebellious

Explanation:

"Unruly" and "rebellious" similarly mean going against the rules. The other choices are closely related in meaning to each other, each referring to rule abiding (whether societal or moral), but are opposite in meaning to "unruly."

Example Question #260 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CHOLERIC

Possible Answers:

Perturbed

Ill-tempered

Bored

Joyful

Disturbed

Correct answer:

Ill-tempered

Explanation:

"Choleric" and "ill-tempered" are synonymous adjectives describing someone's anger or irritability. "Perturbed" and "disturbed" are closely related but do not have meanings which are well aligned with the word "choleric." The other answer choices are not synonyms of "choleric" either.

Example Question #551 : Synonyms

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

PRAISEWORTHY

Possible Answers:

Vile

Commendable

Immense

Supreme

Trustworthy

Correct answer:

Commendable

Explanation:

"Praiseworthy" and "commendable" are synonyms. "Vile" means foul or disgusting. "Immense" means huge or massive. "Supreme" means of the highest rank and is not quite a synonym for "praiseworthy," although something "supreme" may also be deserving of praise. "Trustworthy" means able to be trusted.

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