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 #565 : Synonyms

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

PUNCTUAL

Possible Answers:

Dazzling

Punishing

Crafty

Peculiar

Prompt

Correct answer:

Prompt

Explanation:

"Punctual" and "prompt" both mean timely. "Dazzling" means extremely bright or impressive. "Punishing" and "rewarding" are antonyms, as are "peculiar" and "ordinary." "Crafty" means cunning or sly.

Example Question #566 : Synonyms

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

OBEDIENT

Possible Answers:

Gullible

Compliant

Woebegone

Creative

Skeptical

Correct answer:

Compliant

Explanation:

"Obedient" and "compliant" both describe a willingness to follow rules. "Gullible" and "skeptical" are antonyms, and "creative" means imaginative. "Woebegone" means sorrowful.

Example Question #567 : Synonyms

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

IMMORAL

Possible Answers:

Stubborn

Ethical

Obstinate

Sinful

Loving

Correct answer:

Sinful

Explanation:

"Immoral" and "sinful" both mean unethical, the opposite of ethical. "Amorous," a similar sounding word, means loving. "Stubborn" and "obstinate" are synonyms referring to people whose opinions are difficult to change or modify.

Example Question #568 : Synonyms

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

DIGNIFIED

Possible Answers:

Rapt

Chronic

Enthralled

Unenthused

Stately

Correct answer:

Stately

Explanation:

Someone who is "dignified" is stately, majestic, or even imposing. "Chronic" means persistent, and "rapt" and "enthralled" both mean fascinating. "Unenthused," the opposite of enthused, means not excited.

Example Question #569 : Synonyms

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

ZANY

Possible Answers:

Humdrum

Ordinary

Mundane

Succulent

Eccentric

Correct answer:

Eccentric

Explanation:

"Zany" and "eccentric" both describe someone who is peculiar, strange, or unusual. This is the opposite of "ordinary," "mundane," and "humdrum." "Succulent" means juicy, luscious, or delicious.

Example Question #570 : Synonyms

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

FLEXIBLE

Possible Answers:

Accommodating

Edible

Demanding

Incapable

Rigid

Correct answer:

Accommodating

Explanation:

Someone who is "flexible" is able to accommodate others' demands or needs. "Flexible" is an antonym of demanding in some contexts and an antonym of "rigid" in other contexts. "Edible" means able to be eaten, and "capable" means able to do a certain thing.

Example Question #571 : Synonyms

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

FAIR

Possible Answers:

Festive

Just

Defiant

Magnanimous

Generous

Correct answer:

Just

Explanation:

"Fair" and "just" are synonyms referring to behaving in an equitable manner. "Defiant" means resistant or uncooperative. "Festive" means cheerful and party-like. "Magnanimous" means generous.

Example Question #572 : Synonyms

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

COOPERATIVE

Possible Answers:

Productive

Improvised

Spontaneous

Literate

Amenable

Correct answer:

Amenable

Explanation:

"Amenable" and "cooperative" are synonyms referring to people who are easy to get along with. "Productive' can mean fruitful or prolific, and "literate" means able to read. "Spontaneous" and "improvised" both mean unplanned and unrehearsed.

Example Question #573 : Synonyms

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

IMPULSIVE

Possible Answers:

Charming

Mellow

Impetuous

Tepid

Episodic

Correct answer:

Impetuous

Explanation:

"Impetuous" means "impulsive" or tending towards making quick decisions without much thought. "Tepid" means lukewarm, "charming" means attractive or pleasant, and "mellow" means relaxed. "Episodic" describes something that occurs in isolated episodes.

Example Question #574 : Synonyms

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

OBSERVANT

Possible Answers:

Alert

Polished

Unbiased

Equitable

Unquestioning

Correct answer:

Alert

Explanation:

"Observant" and "alert" both mean watchful. "Polished" means either shiny or refined. To be "unquestioning" is to accept something without doubt or hesitation. "Equitable" and "unbiased" both mean fair.

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