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 #501 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

__________ is to certain as frantic is to calm.

Possible Answers:

Quirky

Tenuous

Arcane

Gleaming

Destitute

Correct answer:

Tenuous

Explanation:

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 __________.

Possible Answers:

salient

fruitful

aghast

humble

arduous

Correct answer:

humble

Explanation:

"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.

Possible Answers:

adequate

incidental

energetic

reluctant

facile

Correct answer:

energetic

Explanation:

"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.

Possible Answers:

fulsome

complicit

toxic

arduous

obnoxious

Correct answer:

arduous

Explanation:

"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.

Possible Answers:

murmur

ignore

allow

scream

converse

Correct answer:

murmur

Explanation:

"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 __________.

Possible Answers:

adequate

mediocre

lustrous

sullen

stout

Correct answer:

stout

Explanation:

"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.

Possible Answers:

dynamic

aloof

senile

loquacious

intolerant

Correct answer:

intolerant

Explanation:

"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.

Possible Answers:

sunny

dry

hot

cloudy

wet

Correct answer:

dry

Explanation:

"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 __________.

Possible Answers:

benign

benevolent

awesome

malignant

absent

Correct answer:

malignant

Explanation:

"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.

Possible Answers:

enrage

soothe

calm

appease

conciliate

Correct answer:

enrage

Explanation:

"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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