All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1991 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
INTERPOSE
Interrupt
Douse
Abduct
Cliché
Commodious
Interrupt
The prefix inter- means between, and the word “interpose” means to put between, to interject into a conversation. This is closest in meaning to “interrupt,” which you will notice has the same prefix. To provide further help, “abduct” means kidnap, take; a “cliché” is something likely true, but well-established and unoriginal; “douse” means cover in water; “commodious” means roomy, spacious.
Example Question #1992 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
EXTRAJUDICIAL
Dismissal from the court
Outside the country
Outside the law
Outside conventional science
Changes to the Constitution
Outside the law
“Judicial” means related to law or legal matters, and the prefix extra- means beyond, outside of, so “extrajudicial” means beyond the law, or outside the law. To provide further help, “conventional” means ordinary; the “constitution” is the written down set of founding laws and principles for a country; “dismissal” means removal.
Example Question #1993 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMBIDEXTROUS
Able to use both hands
Final competition
Lost and found
Single-minded
Room temperature
Able to use both hands
If you are “ambidextrous,” you can use both hands with equal proficiency. It is linked to the word “dexterity,” which describes your ability to do things with your hands. The prefix "ambi-" means both or around, such as in the word "ambient."
Example Question #1994 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INFERTILE
Fecund
Miserable
Sequential
Fraternal
Barren
Barren
The prefix "in-" is a negative prefix; it takes a word “fertile,” which means able to have children, and turns it into “infertile,” which has the opposite meaning of not able to have children. Another word for “infertile” is “barren.” As for the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "infertile": “fecund” is another word for fertile; “miserable” means very sad; “sequential” means happening in sequence or happening in an order; and “fraternal” means having to do with brothers or brotherhood.
Example Question #1995 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
POSTPARTUM
Afterwards
After death
After marriage
Afterlife
After birth
After birth
The prefix post- means after, and the word fragment -partum- means related to birth. “Postpartum” means after birth.
Example Question #1996 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISBAR
Commend
Praise
Laud
Extol
Expel
Expel
The prefix "dis-" commonly means a negation of or to remove. In this instance, the word “disbar” means expel or banish from a group. Its original meaning was to take away the right of an attorney to practice law; however, it is now used to mean expel or remove from office. To help you, the other four answer choices are all synonyms of each other—they all mean offer praise about.
Example Question #1997 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISQUIET
Unease
Noise
Composure
Scare
Loudness
Unease
"Dis-“ is commonly used to mean not in words; however, in this case it means away from while “quiet” means peace or tranquillity. “Disquiet” thus means an emotional state in which peace and tranquility have been taken away—that is, nervousness. The word closest in meaning to "disquiet" is thus “unease,” which is a feeling when you are not at ease—that is, not peaceful or tranquil. The incorrect answer “composure” means one's calmness during a high-stress situation and is thus an antonym of "unease."
Example Question #1998 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IGNOBLE
Ostentatious
Outlandish
Dishonorable
Venerable
Parsimonious
Dishonorable
The prefix "ig-" is a negative prefix; this means it takes the original meaning of the word and causes it to mean the opposite. So, whereas “noble” means honorable, “ignoble” means not honorable, or "dishonorable." ("Dis-" is also a negative prefix having the same effect on the adjective "honorable.") To provide further help, “parsimonious” means not generous with money; “ostentatious” means pretentious and fancy; “outlandish” means bizarre or weird; and “venerable” means old and well-respected.
Example Question #1999 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INHOSPITABLE
Harsh
Fortuitous
Retractable
Habitable
Infected
Harsh
“Inhospitable” describes environments and means not suitable to supporting life, so you could say an “inhospitable” place is “harsh.” To clarify, try not to confuse it with “hospital,” although the two words share the same root. “Habitable” refers to environments and means able to be lived in. “Retractable” means easily withdrawn or taken back.
Example Question #2000 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CERTITUDE
Distrust
Recommendation
Absolute sureness
Emphasis
Revenue
Absolute sureness
"Certitude" means "Absolute Sureness" or freedom from doubt. "Certitude" comes from the Latin root "cert-" which means sure.
"Recommendation" means the act of presenting something or someone as worth of confidence, use, etc.
"Distrust" means to regard with doubt or not trust.
"Revenue" means the amount of money regularly coming in or income from a property, service or tax.
"Emphasis" means special stress laid upon something, or the act of giving something special importance.
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