SSAT Middle Level Verbal : SSAT Middle Level Verbal

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Middle Level Verbal

varsity tutors app store varsity tutors android store

Example Questions

Example Question #618 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

LURCHING

Possible Answers:

Gliding

Shouting

Introductory

Perilous

Staggering

Correct answer:

Staggering

Explanation:

To "lurch" is to stagger or to make unsteady, uncontrolled movements. "Lurching" is a near antonym to gliding, which means sliding or floating along smoothly. "Introductory" is the adjective form of introduction, and "perilous" means dangerous.

Example Question #619 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PERIPHERAL

Possible Answers:

Comprehensive

On the outskirts

Central

Optical

Misunderstood

Correct answer:

On the outskirts

Explanation:

"Peripheral" describes the outer edges or boundaries of something. This is an antonym for "central," which means at the middle of something. "Optical" is a word describing vision or the eyes, and while peripheral vision is a type of vision, peripheral itself does not specifically refer to vision. "Misunderstood" and "comprehensive" are opposite concepts.

Example Question #620 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PROMENADED

Possible Answers:

Strolled

Haphazard

Marching

Precise

Aimed

Correct answer:

Strolled

Explanation:

To "promenade" is to stroll or take a leisurely walk. "Promenading" is a more aimless activity than "aiming" or "marching," both of which are direct movements. "Imprecise" and "haphazard" are synonyms.

Example Question #621 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PLUMMETING

Possible Answers:

Rising

Falling

Tactile

Visual

Gliding

Correct answer:

Falling

Explanation:

To "plummet" is to fall rapidly. It's an antonym of "rising." "Visual" is the adjective form of "vision," and "tactile" is the adjective form of "touch." To "glide" is to slide along smoothly.

Example Question #621 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ELDERLY

Possible Answers:

Ornamental

Junior

Elementary

Fresh

Aged

Correct answer:

Aged

Explanation:

"Elderly" and "aged" both refer to someone who is advanced in age or old. The other words do not share this meaning. Consider that the words "elementary," "junior, and "freshman" are all related to each other. The word "ornamental" refers to an item that is decorative.

Example Question #622 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

UNDERGROUND

Possible Answers:

Hovering

Buoyant

Subterranean

Afloat

Drifting

Correct answer:

Subterranean

Explanation:

The words "underground" and "subterranean" are synonyms. The other words actually have meanings contrary to the word "underground." "Buoyant," for example, refers to something that floats on top of liquid.

Example Question #623 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PRIMARY

Possible Answers:

Average

Least

First

Last

Uncommon

Correct answer:

First

Explanation:

The adjective "primary" generally means occurring first or of the greatest importance. The noun "primary" refers to an election to determine the representatives of the various political parties. 

Example Question #624 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INDIGENOUS

Possible Answers:

Native

Alien

Terrestrial

Foreign

Farfetched

Correct answer:

Native

Explanation:

The adjective "indigenous" means native to a certain country or region. Additionally, "farfetched" means implausible, not likely to happen; "terrestrial" means of or related to the Earth; "alien" means foreign, unfamiliar, or from another planet; "foreign" means from a different country, not familiar.

Example Question #625 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CALLOW

Possible Answers:

Wicked

Irresolute

Merry

Craven

Immature

Correct answer:

Immature

Explanation:

The adjective "callow" is generally used to refer to young people and teenagers, it means immature, juvenile and lacking experience. Additionally, "merry" means happy, cheerful; "wicked" means evil, bad-natured; "craven" means cowardly and pathetic; "irresolute" means uncertain, unsure of oneself.

Example Question #626 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DEFT

Possible Answers:

Strong 

Skillful 

Two 

Rough 

Light 

Correct answer:

Skillful 

Explanation:

The correct answer is "skillful." 

"Deft" is an adjective that is defined as quick and skillful one's movement (mainly the hands).

Learning Tools by Varsity Tutors