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 #7 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Accurate

Possible Answers:

Generous

Awkward

Precise

Firm

Competitive

Correct answer:

Precise

Explanation:

"Accurate" means precise.

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

GENUINE

Possible Answers:

Aggressive

Undulate 

Imposing 

Passive 

Authentic 

Correct answer:

Authentic 

Explanation:

Something that is "genuine" is honest, authentic, or real. For clarification, "authentic" means reliable, real; "passive" is the opposite of "aggressive;" "undulate" describes a rolling motion, like a wave; "imposing" is something that is striking or impressive.

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ARTIFICIAL

Possible Answers:

Unnatural

Gracious

Restored

Natural

Pure

Correct answer:

Unnatural

Explanation:

"Artificial" means unnatural or man-made, so "unnatural" is the correct answer. "Natural" is an antonym of "artificial" and means produced in nature or not man-made. "Pure" means unmixed or uncontaminated. "Restored" means returned to an original state. "Gracious" means courteous or elegant.

Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

SHAM

Possible Answers:

Pungent

Disgusting

Tedious

Fake

Genuine

Correct answer:

Fake

Explanation:

"Sham" means fake or pretended, so "fake" is the correct answer. "Genuine" is an antonym of "sham" and "fake"; it means real or authentic. "Disgusting" means revolting or sickening. "Pungent" means having a strong taste or smell. "Tedious" means dull or boring.

Example Question #521 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

AUTHENTIC

Possible Answers:

Absolute

Adjacent

Genuine

Fake

Artistic

Correct answer:

Genuine

Explanation:

"Authentic" means real or genuine, so "genuine" is the correct answer. "Fake" is an antonym of "authentic" and "genuine"; it means not realnot genuine, or sham. "Artistic" means creative or having the ability to make creative works. "Absolute" means complete or total. "Adjacent" means next to.

Example Question #522 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

PARTISAN

Possible Answers:

Fabulous

Descriptive

Neutral

Biased

Sluggish

 

Correct answer:

Biased

Explanation:

"Partisan" means prejudiced or biased, so "biased" is the correct answer. "Neutral" is an antonym of "partisan" and "biased"; it means not helping or supporting either side or viewpoint. "Descriptive" means providing information and details about something. "Fabulous" means tremendous or exceptional. "Sluggish" means slow-moving or lazy.

Example Question #523 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

PHONY

Possible Answers:

Judicial

Fake

Unbiased

Maternal

Genuine

Correct answer:

Fake

Explanation:

"Phony" means fraudulent or fake, so "fake," an adjective that means not authentic, is the correct answer. "Genuine" is an antonym of "phony" and "fake"; it means real or authentic. "Maternal" means relating to motherhood or relating to the mother's side of a family; "unbiased" means neutral, and "judicial" means having to do with law, justice, and/or the legal system.

Example Question #524 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

OBSCURE

Possible Answers:

Merry 

Placate 

Placid 

Hidden 

Serendipitous

Correct answer:

Hidden 

Explanation:

"Obscure" means hidden or unusual. For clarification, "merry" means happy; "serendipitous" means owed to good fortune; "placate" means appease; "placid" means easygoing, docile.

Example Question #525 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

SUBJECTIVE

Possible Answers:

Biased 

Objective 

Intelligent

Unanimous 

Fair 

Correct answer:

Biased 

Explanation:

"Subjective" means biased, based on opinions and emotions rather than facts, or not impartial. So, "biased," which means swayed by one's emotions in making a decision or judgment, is the correct answer. "Subjective" is an antonym of "objective," which means based on facts. For clarification, "unanimous" means in complete agreement.

Example Question #526 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

OBJECTIVE

Possible Answers:

Unfortunate 

Unbiased 

Dubious 

Subjective 

Fortunate 

Correct answer:

Unbiased 

Explanation:

"Objective" is an antonym of "subjective." Whilst subjective means biased or based on opinions and emotions instead of facts, "objective" means unbiased or based on facts. So, "unbiased" is the correct answer. For clarification, "dubious" means uncertain, "fortunate" means lucky, and "unfortunate" means unlucky.

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