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 #558 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

A synonym of “eternal” is __________.

Possible Answers:

ephemeral

flavorful

sparse

material

perpetual

Correct answer:

perpetual

Explanation:

“Eternal” is an adjective that means “lasting forever; without end or beginning,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “lasting forever.” That means that “ephemeral” cannot be the correct answer, because “ephemeral” means “lasting for a very short time,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “eternal.” “Perpetual,” however, is an adjective that means “never ending or changing,” and because “perpetual” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “eternal,” “perpetual” is the correct answer.

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

Synonyms: choose the word with a meaning most similar to the word in question.

Archaic

Possible Answers:

Old

Treacherous

Desolate

Kind

Systemic

Correct answer:

Old

Explanation:

"Archaic" means old or primitive.

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

Synonyms: pick the word that is most similar in meaning to the word in question.

Incipient

Possible Answers:

Connected

Beginning

Imprisoned

Loose

Peevish

Correct answer:

Beginning

Explanation:

"Incipient" means beginning to exist or happen.

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Continual

Possible Answers:

Spontaenous

Regular

Extreme

Monarchy

Non-stop

Correct answer:

Non-stop

Explanation:

"Continual" means ongoing or non-stop.

Example Question #561 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Recent

Possible Answers:

Deliberate

Dependent

Intentional

Latest

Archaic

Correct answer:

Latest

Explanation:

"Recent" means latest; Archaic means ancient; Dependent means reliance on; and Deliberate and Intentional mean done purposely.

Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

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

Instant

Possible Answers:

Immediate

Tardy

Delayed

Annoyed

Angry

Correct answer:

Immediate

Explanation:

"Instant" means immediate.

Example Question #562 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

QUAINT

Possible Answers:

Newfangled

Repulsive 

Comely 

Nonsensical 

Old-fashioned 

Correct answer:

Old-fashioned 

Explanation:

Something that is “quaint” is old-fashioned. For clarification, "comely" means attractive, "repulsive" means disgusting, and "nonsensical" means not making sense.

Example Question #563 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

HISTORIC

Possible Answers:

Disturbing

Unimportant

Boring

Notable

Forgettable

Correct answer:

Notable

Explanation:

"Historic" means important or notable, so "notable" is the correct answer.

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

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

ELDERLY

Possible Answers:

Noisy

Young

Old

Disgraceful

Amusing

Correct answer:

Old

Explanation:

"Elderly" means old, so "old" is the correct answer.

Example Question #564 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

HOARY

Possible Answers:

Foolish and inexperienced

Rich and miserable

Old and gray

Poor and hopeless

Young and fit

Correct answer:

Old and gray

Explanation:

"Hoary" means graying with age. It can also be used generally to describe someone very old, or something overused. So, the correct answer is "old and gray."

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