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 #145 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HUE

Possible Answers:

Vie 

Luminous 

Fey 

Mayhem 

Shade 

Correct answer:

Shade 

Explanation:

The word hue is used to describe a shade of a color. For clarification, luminous means glowing; mayhem means chaos; vie means to compete; fey means supernatural or irrational.

Example Question #146 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DEXTERITY

Possible Answers:

Capability

Tentative 

Exorbitant 

Agility 

Preclude 

Correct answer:

Agility 

Explanation:

"Dexterity" refers to someone’s physical skill and agility. For clarification, "agility" means balance and nimbleness; "capability" means ability or potential; "preclude" means to prevent something from happening; "tentative" means cautious and wary; "exorbitant" means excessive.

Example Question #147 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

ASPIRATIONS

Possible Answers:

Fears 

Feelings 

Thoughts 

None of these answers 

Goals 

Correct answer:

Goals 

Explanation:

"Aspirations" are goals or targets. A goal is something you “aspire” to.

Example Question #147 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CORRELATION

Possible Answers:

Transient 

Association 

Itinerant

Retribution 

Normalcy 

Correct answer:

Association 

Explanation:

A "correlation" is a mutual or complementary relationship; as such, it is most similar in meaning to association. For clarification, "transient" means not permanently settled and is a synonym of itinerant; "retribution" means revenge.

Example Question #951 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

ADJUNCT

Possible Answers:

Accessory 

Cagey 

Portal

Whimsical 

Cantankerous 

Correct answer:

Accessory 

Explanation:

An "adjunct" is something added on as extra or an assistant. It is most similar in meaning to "accessory," which is the correct answer. For clarification, a "portal" is a door or means of travel; "cagey" means cautious and wary; "whimsical" means silly and quirky; "cantankerous" means ill-tempered and grumpy.

Example Question #952 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

FACET

Possible Answers:

Vie 

Genuine 

Aspect 

False 

Mythical 

Correct answer:

Aspect 

Explanation:

A "facet" is an aspect of something. For clarification, "mythical" means legendary or fabulous; "genuine" means real and authentic; "vie" means compete or battle for.

Example Question #953 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

CLARITY

Possible Answers:

Gloomy 

Incoherent 

Miserly 

Parsimonious 

Lucidity 

Correct answer:

Lucidity 

Explanation:

"Clarity" is a noun that describes clearness of expression or thought, and it is therefore most similar in meaning to lucidity. "Lucidity" means clearly understood or rationally thought out. For clarification, "incoherent" means nonsensical and hard to understand; "gloomy" means dark and depressing; "miserly" and parsimonious are synonyms that both describe someone who is not generous.

Example Question #954 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

FEATURE

Possible Answers:

Independence

Violence

Quantity

Attribute

Presentation

Correct answer:

Attribute

Explanation:

"Feature" means attribute or characteristic. "Quantity" means the total number of things in a group. "Presentation" means the way in which something is showed or displayed. "Violence" means a physically hurtful act. "Independence" means self-government.

Example Question #955 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

AUDITION

Possible Answers:

Resignation

Discovery

Practice

Interview

Transformation

Correct answer:

Interview

Explanation:

"Audition" means interview. "Practice" means to learn to do something better by doing it repeatedly. "Transformation" means a significant change. "Discovery" is something that has been found. "Resignation" means the act of giving up or quitting one's job.

Example Question #956 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

LIVELIHOOD

Possible Answers:

Respect

Income

Bewilderment

Trickery

Speech

Correct answer:

Income

Explanation:

"Livelihood" means job or income. "Speech" is the act of speaking or a formal talk or presentation. "Trickery" means deception. "Bewilderment" means confusion or chaos. "Respect" means high regard or esteem.

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