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 #552 : Synonyms

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

NAIVE

Possible Answers:

Cosmopolitan

Incendiary

Inexperienced

Worldly

Sophisticated

Correct answer:

Inexperienced

Explanation:

"Naïve" means inexperienced, innocent, or unsophisticated and is the opposite of sophisticated, worldly, and cosmopolitan. "Incendiary" means flammable or intended to cause a fire.

Example Question #553 : Synonyms

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

EQUABLE

Possible Answers:

Altruistic

Charitable

Calm

Scatterbrained

Lethargic

Correct answer:

Calm

Explanation:

"Equable" means calm or even-tempered. "Scatterbrained" means disorganized or forgetful, and "charitable" and "altruistic" are both words that describe helping people in need. "Lethargic" means sluggish.

Example Question #554 : Synonyms

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

EGOCENTRIC

Possible Answers:

Xenophobic

Noble

Elusive

Honorable

Selfish

Correct answer:

Selfish

Explanation:

"Egocentric" and "selfish" are synonyms referring to being self-centered. "Xenophobic" means fearing foreigners, and "elusive" means difficult to find or catch. "Honorable" and "ethical" are synonyms, as are "noble" and "aristocratic." 

Example Question #555 : Synonyms

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

CONFIDENT

Possible Answers:

Reticent

Unforthcoming

Secretive

Noble

Assured

Correct answer:

Assured

Explanation:

To be "confident" is to be assured of oneself. "Noble" can mean aristocratic or honorable and righteous. "Secretive," "unforthcoming," "reticent," and "uncommunicative" are all synonyms.

Example Question #556 : Synonyms

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

VILLAINOUS

Possible Answers:

Fiscal

Contemplative

Devious

Geriatric

Wicked

Correct answer:

Wicked

Explanation:

"Villainous" means wicked or evil. "Devious" means deceitful, "geriatric" means elderly, and "contemplative" means thoughtful. "Fiscal" and "financial" are synonyms that both mean related to money.

Example Question #557 : Synonyms

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

INCORRUPTIBLE

Possible Answers:

Notorious

Delectable

Honest

Infamous

Saintly

Correct answer:

Honest

Explanation:

Someone "incorruptible" is literally incapable of being corrupted but more broadly honest and ethical. "Infamous" and "notorious" both mean well-known for a bad reason. "Delectable" means delicious.

Example Question #541 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EMINENT

Possible Answers:

Optimistic

Obedient

Helpless

Zany

Distinguished

Correct answer:

Distinguished

Explanation:

Someone "eminent" is prominent, distinguished, or illustrious. "Obedient" and "disobedient" are antonyms, as are "optimistic" and "hopeless." "Zany" means peculiar or eccentric.

Example Question #542 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GENEROUS

Possible Answers:

Equable

Magnanimous

Stingy

Valiant

Heroic

Correct answer:

Magnanimous

Explanation:

"Generous" means magnanimous, which is the opposite of "stingy" and "miserly." "Equable" means calm and collected. "Heroic" means courageous or valiant.

Example Question #543 : Identifying Synonyms

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

POETIC

Possible Answers:

Antiquated

Prosaic

Lyrical

Aqueous

Loquacious

Correct answer:

Lyrical

Explanation:

"Poetic" and "prosaic" are typically antonyms, while "poetic" and "lyrical" are near synonyms. "Aqueous" means watery or resembling water. "Loquacious" means very talkative. "Antiquated" means old fashioned or outdated.

Example Question #544 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ARROGANT

Possible Answers:

Compulsory

Haughty

Bragging

Inferior

Garbled

Correct answer:

Haughty

Explanation:

"Arrogant" means haughty, stuck-up, or inclined to believe in one's own superiority. Someone arrogant may be inclined to "brag," but bragging and arrogant are not quite synonyms. Someone arrogant would not generally feel "inferior." "Garbled" means muddied or distorted, and "compulsory" means required.

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