All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #501 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
__________ is to certain as frantic is to calm.
Quirky
Tenuous
Arcane
Gleaming
Destitute
Tenuous
The adjective "frantic" means hurried, rushed, wild with panic, stressed with lack of time. This is an antonym of "calm" because they have opposite meanings. Which of these answer choices has the opposite meaning to "certain"? The correct answer is "tenuous" which means uncertain, unstable, vulnerable. Additionally, "destitute" means completely poor and without possessions; "quirky" generally means weird, but in a positive/attractive way; "gleaming" means shining; "arcane" means (of knowledge) privileged and ancient, known by only a few people.
Example Question #502 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Putrid is to fresh as haughty is to __________.
salient
fruitful
aghast
humble
arduous
humble
"Putrid" means rotting, not fresh. "Putrid" and "fresh" are antonyms because they have opposite meanings, so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices has the opposite meaning to "haughty." "Haughty" means arrogant, prideful. brash, so the best possible antonym is "humble" which means exhibiting a modest view of oneself, not being arrogant or thinking too highly of oneself.
Example Question #503 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Haggard is to __________ as juvenile is to mature.
adequate
incidental
energetic
reluctant
facile
energetic
"Juvenile" means immature, childish. It is an antonym of "mature," so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is an antonym of "haggard." Well, "haggard" means showing the physical signs of exhaustion, looking very tired. So, the best available antonym is "energetic." Additionally, "facile" means easy; "adequate" means good enough; "reluctant" means unwilling, not wanting to do something; "incidental" means minor, not serious.
Example Question #504 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Cushy is to __________ as feckless is to responsible.
fulsome
complicit
toxic
arduous
obnoxious
arduous
"Feckless" means unreliable, irresponsible, useless. It is an antonym of "responsible." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the opposite meaning to "cushy." Well, "cushy" is used to refer to a job or task that is easy to accomplish. This is an antonym of "arduous" which means extremely difficult and requiring much hard work. Additionally, "obnoxious" means rude and arrogant; "toxic" means poisonous; "complicit" means guilty due to being involved in the illegal actions of others; "fulsome" means excessively complimentary, flattering.
Example Question #505 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Jumble is to organize as __________ is to yell.
murmur
ignore
allow
scream
converse
murmur
"Jumble" means to disorganize something, to put something out of order, to make a mess. It is therefore an antonym of "organize" because these words have opposite meanings. Which of these words is an antonym of "yell?" The correct answer is "murmur," which means whisper, talk quietly. Additionally, "converse" means talk with someone.
Example Question #506 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Impotent is to powerful as lean is to __________.
adequate
mediocre
lustrous
sullen
stout
stout
"Impotent" means powerless, and is therefore an antonym of "powerful." So, which of these words has the opposite meaning to "lean?" Well, "lean" means slender, skinny, not fat. So, the correct answer is "stout." Additionally, "lustrous" means shining, gleaming; "adequate" means good enough; "sullen" means bad-tempered and miserable, gloomy and depressed; "mediocre" means average in a bad way.
Example Question #507 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Fitting is to inappropriate as __________ is to lenient.
dynamic
aloof
senile
loquacious
intolerant
intolerant
"Fitting" means suitable, appropriate, right for the circumstances. It is therefore an antonym of "inappropriate" because these two words have opposite definitions. To solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the opposite definition to "lenient." Well, "lenient" means tolerant, not strict. So, the correct answer is "intolerant." Additionally, "aloof" means distant, reserved, not interacting with others; "dynamic" means forceful, energetic; "loquacious" means talkative, chatty.
Example Question #508 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Humid is to __________ as murky is to bright.
sunny
dry
hot
cloudy
wet
dry
"Murky" means dark, gloomy, not allowing much light. This is an antonym of "bright." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the opposite meaning to "humid." Well, "humid" means (of air) markedly filled with water vapor. So, the correct answer is "dry."
Example Question #509 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Ineffectual is to successful as innocuous is to __________.
benign
benevolent
awesome
malignant
absent
malignant
"Ineffectual" means not having the desired effect, unsuccessful. It is therefore an antonym of "successful." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the opposite meaning to "innocuous." Well, "innocuous" means harmless, not hurtful, not serious. This is opposite in meaning to "malignant" which means deadly, harmful. Additionally, "benign" means innocuous, not harmful; "benevolent" means good-natured, kind; "absent" means not present; "awesome" means deeply impressive, great.
Example Question #510 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Merge is to divide as __________ is to pacify.
enrage
soothe
calm
appease
conciliate
enrage
"Merge" means to bring or come together. It is therefore an antonym of "divide." Which of these words has the opposite meaning to "pacify." Well, "pacify" means make no longer angry, calm. So, the correct answer is "enrage," which means make angry. Additionally, all the other answer choices are synonyms of "pacify."
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