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 #381 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Berserk is to wild as __________ is to wicked.

Possible Answers:

unrepentant

charismatic

seldom

pristine

dastardly

Correct answer:

dastardly

Explanation:

"Berserk" means out of control, crazy, "wild." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "wicked" (evil, malicious). The correct answer is "dastardly," which has the same meaning. Additionally, "pristine" means immaculate, spotless, completely clean; "seldom" means rarely; "charismatic" means charming, having a personality that others find interesting and attractive; "unrepentant" means remorseless, not feeling sorry for something one has done wrong.

Example Question #382 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Concierge is to __________ as facet is to aspect.

Possible Answers:

secretary

magnate

doorman

waiter

alumnus

Correct answer:

doorman

Explanation:

"Facet" and "aspect" are synonyms of one another, both words refer to a particular feature or part of something. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "concierge." The correct answer is "doorman." Additionally, a "magnate" is a successful and wealthy person in business; an "alumnus" is a graduate, someone who has graduated from an institution of learning.

Example Question #383 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Deplete is to exhaust as __________ is to gather.

Possible Answers:

mock

deliberate

savor

conciliate

flock

Correct answer:

flock

Explanation:

"Deplete" and "exhaust" are synonyms of one another, both words mean to use up the supply of something, to run out of something. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is a synonym of "gather." Well, "gather" means come together, assemble, converge, rally. The answer choice that matches this definition is "flock." Additionally, "savor" means enjoy; "mock" means make fun of, tease; "deliberate" means think deeply and carefully about; "conciliate" means appease, make someone no longer angry.

Example Question #384 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Figurine is to statuette as __________ is to grotto.

Possible Answers:

friend

cave

foe

tree

cliff

Correct answer:

cave

Explanation:

A "statuette" is a small statue, a small model of something. This is the same definition as "figurine," so these two words are synonyms. Which of these words has the same definition as "grotto?" The correct answer is that a "grotto" is a "cave", a cavern, an attractive-looking underground area. Additionally, "foe" means nemesis, rival, enemy.

Example Question #385 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Bluff is to cliff as plateau is to __________.

Possible Answers:

stream

knoll

mesa

grove

estuary

Correct answer:

mesa

Explanation:

"Bluff" and "cliff" are synonyms of one another. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "plateau." The correct answer is "mesa." Both "plateau" and "mesa" are used to describe an area of elevated land that is flat and stretches for long distances. Additionally, a "stream" is a narrow river; an "estuary" is the mouth of a river, where the river meets the ocean; a "knoll" is a small, grassy hill; a "grove" is a small collection of trees.

Example Question #386 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Convenient is to __________ as foolish is to daft.

Possible Answers:

lilliputian

suitable

deranged

indispensable

current

Correct answer:

suitable

Explanation:

"Foolish" and "daft" are synonyms of one another, both words mean stupid, unwise, not smart. So, which of these words is a synonym of "convenient?" Well, "convenient" means fitting, appropriate, (of a situation) happening at the right time. This is very close to the definition of "suitable." Additionally, "deranged" means insane, crazy; "current" means happening now, modern, contemporary; "indispensable" means vital, needed, so important that it cannot be done without; "lilliputian" means very small, tiny.

Example Question #387 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Buckle is to fasten as exhume is to __________.

Possible Answers:

usurp

carp

interdict

disinter

classify

Correct answer:

disinter

Explanation:

"Buckle" and "fasten" are synonyms of one another, both words mean to attach someone to something else by securely joining. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "exhume." Well, "exhume" means to dig up a body from a grave. This is identical in definition to "disinter." Additionally, "carp" means complain; "usurp" means forcefully take over power or control from; "interdict" means prohibit, not allow something to be done; "classify" means arrange into groups.

Example Question #388 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Infidel is to nonbeliever as __________ is to lair.

Possible Answers:

glitch

fowl

queue

den

lull

Correct answer:

den

Explanation:

"Infidel" and "nonbeliever" are synonyms, both words refer to someone who is not part of an aforementioned faith. So, which of these words has the same meaning as "lair?" The correct answer is "den." Both "lair" and "den" are used to refer to a place where an animal makes its home. Additionally, "queue" means line for waiting; "lull" means temporary period of inactivity; "glitch" means error, malfunction; "fowl" means bird that is used to provide food for humans.

Example Question #389 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Absurd is to __________ as casual is to offhand.

Possible Answers:

impressive

silent

ludicrous

perilous

ignorant

Correct answer:

ludicrous

Explanation:

"Casual" means not serious, relaxed, informal. The word "offhand" is used to describe remarks that are "casual." So, the two words are synonyms of one another. Which of these words is a synonym of "absurd?" Well, "absurd" means ridiculous, silly. The correct answer is therefore "ludicrous." Additionally, "perilous" means dangerous, menacing; "ignorant" means foolish due to being denied an education, not having knowledge of something.

Example Question #390 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Overhear is to eavesdrop as __________ is to bombard.

Possible Answers:

vend

exchange

pelt

lend

leap

Correct answer:

pelt

Explanation:

"Overhear" means to hear someone else talking when they do not mean you to. This is very similar in meaning to "eavesdrop," so these two words are synonyms. Which of these answers is a synonym of "bombard?" Well, "bombard" means to relentlessly attack with something. This is closest in meaning to "pelt" which means continuously or savagely throw or attack someone with something. Additionally, "leap" means jump high or far; "lend" means allow to borrow; "vend" means sell; "exchange" means trade, to give one thing and receive something different in return.

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