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 #575 : Synonyms

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

FORCEFUL

Possible Answers:

Shrewd

Assertive

Sweet

Lazy

Amenable

Correct answer:

Assertive

Explanation:

"Forceful" means strong, assertive, and energetic. "Sweet" and "sour" are antonyms, as are "lazy" and "hardworking." "Shrewd" means sharp, and "amenable" means cooperative or compliant.

Example Question #576 : Synonyms

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

SOBER

Possible Answers:

Doubting

Forgiving

Clearheaded

Blind

Vengeful

Correct answer:

Clearheaded

Explanation:

While "sober" can literally mean not intoxicated, it can more generally be used to describe a clearheaded perspective. "Blind" and "seeing" are antonyms, as are "vengeful" and "forgiving." "Doubting" is a synonym for "dubious."

Example Question #577 : Synonyms

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

SHREWD

Possible Answers:

Helpful

Vivacious

Obliging

Sharp

Ignorant

Correct answer:

Sharp

Explanation:

To be "shrewd" is to show sharp, astute judgment. "Ignorant" means lacking knowledge. "Helpful" and "obliging" are synonyms. "Vivacious" means lively.

Example Question #578 : Synonyms

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

SPRIGHTLY

Possible Answers:

Logical

Ferocious

Boorish

Lively

Bleak

Correct answer:

Lively

Explanation:

"Sprightly" means "lively," energetic or agile.

"Ferocious" means extremely violent or energetic.

"Logical" means reasonable, understandable, or following logic.

"Bleak" means desolate, grim or depressing.

"Boorish" means rude, uncouth, or crude.

Example Question #579 : Synonyms

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

TACITURN

Possible Answers:

Verbose

Loquacious

Perfunctory

Uncommunicative

Odiferous

Correct answer:

Uncommunicative

Explanation:

"Taciturn" means "uncommunicative" or tight-lipped, adjective to describe someone who rarely speaks.

"Loquacious" means excessively talkative or chatty.

"Verbose" means wordy or said in a not succinct way.

"Perfunctory" means done as a routine, automatic, or unthinking.

"Odiferous" means smelly, or having odor.

Example Question #580 : Synonyms

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

ALACRITY

Possible Answers:

Sluggishness

Complaisant

Grievous

Unruly

Liveliness

Correct answer:

Liveliness

Explanation:

"Alacrity" means "liveliness," alertness or promptness.

"Grievous" means sorrowful or painful; something that causes grief.

"Unruly" means raucous, disorderly or violent.

"Complaisant" means agreeable, indulgent or good natured.

"Sluggishness" means laziness, slowness, or moving with the slowness of a slug.

Example Question #581 : Synonyms

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

QUIXOTIC

Possible Answers:

Rational

Pessimistic

Chauvinistic

Idealistic

Adept

Correct answer:

Idealistic

Explanation:

"Quixotic" means "idealistic," or dreamy, or fantastical. It is a word derived from the book Don Quixote de la Mancha by Cervantes.

"Chauvinistic" means biased, intolerant or prejudiced

"Pessimistic" means expecting the worst to happen, depressed, despondent.

"Rational" means logical, reasonable or sane.

"Adept" means skilled or proficient.

Example Question #582 : Synonyms

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

DOTING

Possible Answers:

Envious

Indulgent

Adorable

Content

Hateful

Correct answer:

Indulgent

Explanation:

"Doting" means indulgent, affectionate or loving.

"Content" means happy or satisfied.

"Envious" means having envy, or desiring a trait possessed by someone else

"Adorable" means sweet and cute or lovable.

"Hateful" means nasty, cruel or despicable

 

Example Question #583 : Synonyms

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

SNARKY

Possible Answers:

Talkative

Smart

Vapid

Judgmental

Forthright

Correct answer:

Judgmental

Explanation:

"Snarky" means "judgmental," cynical or rude.

"Forthright" means straightforward and honest

"Vapid" means dull, insipid or boring.

"Smart" means intelligent or clever

"Talkative" means communicative, or the quality of talking a lot.

Example Question #584 : Synonyms

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

IRASCIBLE

Possible Answers:

Poised

Needy

Wicked

Spry

Cranky

Correct answer:

Cranky

Explanation:

"Irascible" means "cranky" or prone to anger.

"Wicked" means cruel or evil; villainous.

"Needy" means impoverished, disadvantaged, or in need.

"Poised" means steady, composed or balanced in mannerism

"Spry" means agile or full of life; vivacious.

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