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 #2141 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

FIGURATIVE

Possible Answers:

Morphed

Enlightening

Symbolic

Formless

Literal

Correct answer:

Symbolic

Explanation:

"Figurative" means symbolic.

Example Question #1341 : Synonyms

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

EXTANT

Possible Answers:

Talkative

Destroyed

Nearby

Dismissive

Remaining

Correct answer:

Remaining

Explanation:

“Extant” is an adjective that means “still in existence; surviving,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “still in existence.” That means that “destroyed” cannot be the correct answer, because “destroyed” is an antonym, not a synonym, of “extant.” “Remaining,” however, when used as an adjective, can mean “still existing, present, or in use; surviving,” and because “remaining” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “extant,” “remaining” is the correct answer.

Example Question #1341 : Synonyms

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

INNATE

Possible Answers:

Dogged

Determined 

Introspective

Persuasive 

Inherent 

Correct answer:

Inherent 

Explanation:

"Innate" means something naturally present; it is therefore most similar in meaning to “inherent.” For clarification, "introspective" means internally self-reflective; "persuasive" means argues convincingly; "dogged" and "determined" are synonyms.

Example Question #2143 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

INNATE

Possible Answers:

Frequent 

Adopted 

Assimilated 

Instinctual

Imaginary 

Correct answer:

Instinctual

Explanation:

A quality that is “innate” is natural, instinctual, and not learned, so "instinctual" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "innate": “assimilated” means integrated into a new society or place; “frequent” means often; “imaginary” means made up, invented, and not real.

Example Question #1342 : Synonyms

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

PRECISE

Possible Answers:

Vague

Slow

Specific

Interesting

Open

Correct answer:

Specific

Explanation:

"Precise" means strictly stated or defined; therefore, "specific" is the best answer, as it means explicit or definite.

Example Question #2141 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

INNATE

Possible Answers:

in agreement

inborn

supported

mad

learned

Correct answer:

inborn

Explanation:

"Innate" means that something, like a talent, is inborn, natural.

Example Question #2145 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

SKEPTICAL

Possible Answers:

Supportive 

Vivacious 

Bellicose

Doubtful 

Efficient 

Correct answer:

Doubtful 

Explanation:

When people are "skeptical" about something they are doubtful about that thing, so "doubtful" is the correct answer. For clarification, "bellicose" means aggressive, "vivacious" means full of energy, "supportive" means encouraging, and "efficient" means achieving a goal without wasting time, money, or effort.

Example Question #1346 : Synonyms

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

AMBIGUOUS

Possible Answers:

Clear 

Understood 

Misunderstood 

None of those mentioned

Unclear 

Correct answer:

Unclear 

Explanation:

If something is "ambiguous" it is unclear or mysterious.

Example Question #2146 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

AMBIGUOUS

Possible Answers:

Itinerant 

Unclear

Established 

Vigorous 

Parody 

Correct answer:

Unclear

Explanation:

“Ambiguous” means having multiple possible meanings. Something that is "ambiguous" is also "unclear," so "unclear" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "ambiguous": “established” means set up or accepted; a “parody” is a work that mimics another in order to mock it; “itinerant” means wandering or nomadic; and “vigorous” means strong and energetic.

Example Question #2147 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

DUBIOUS

Possible Answers:

Certain

Inconsiderate

Thoughtful

Deliberate

Doubtful

Correct answer:

Doubtful

Explanation:

"Dubious" means doubtful.

Words you may not know:

  • "Deliberate" means carefully considered; intentional.
  • "Inconsiderate" means not considerate. The prefix "in-" means not.
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