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 #157 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TOLERANCE

Possible Answers:

Prejudice

Convoy

Stamina

Acceptance

Unfair

Correct answer:

Acceptance

Explanation:

"Tolerance" means the act of tolerating someone or acceptance. "Prejudice" is a prejudgment. "Unfair" means lacking fairness or justice. "Stamina" means endurance. "Convoy" is a group of vehicles traveling together.

Example Question #158 : Identifying Synonyms

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

NOBLE

Possible Answers:

Honorable

Showy

Disrespectful

Miraculous

Arrogant

Correct answer:

Honorable

Explanation:

"Noble" means honorable. "Disrespectful" means rude or impolite. "Arrogant" means haughty or full of oneself. "Miraculous" means occurring through some divine, supernatural, or magical interference. "Showy" means excessive in appearance or ostentatious.

Example Question #159 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CHORE

Possible Answers:

Hardship

Task

Affection

Strategy

Astronomer

Correct answer:

Task

Explanation:

"Chore" means routine task done to keep one's home clean, so "task" is the correct answer. "Astronomer" is a person who studies astronomy. "Affection" is a noun that means love or care. "Strategy" is a noun that means a plan or a policy. "Hardship" is a noun that means struggle or difficulty.

Example Question #160 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FOUNDER

Possible Answers:

Sink 

Egress

Jaunt 

Fey 

Ascend 

Correct answer:

Sink 

Explanation:

"Founder," when used as a noun, means someone who begins something. However, "founder" can also be used as a verb that means break down or, when referring to a ship, sink. So, the correct answer is “sink.” For clarification, "ascend" means rise or climb up, "jaunt" means an outing; "egress" means an exit or a way out, and "fey" means irrational or supernatural.

Example Question #961 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

PLIGHT

Possible Answers:

Deft

Loquacious

Dilemma 

Garrulous 

Despair 

Correct answer:

Dilemma 

Explanation:

"Plight" means a difficult situation or a dilemma, so "dilemma" is the correct answer. For clarification, "garrulous" and "loquacious" are synonyms that each mean talkative, "despair" is a feeling of hopelessness,  and "deft" means skilled.

Example Question #962 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

FRINGE

Possible Answers:

Sacrosanct

Periphery

Opening

Dismiss

Ending 

Correct answer:

Periphery

Explanation:

"Fringe" means the outer edge of something. So, "fringe" is most similar in meaning to "periphery," which means the exterior edge of something. For clarification, "sacrosanct" means holy or sacred, "dismiss" means send away or ignore, "opening" means start or gap, and "ending" means conclusion.

Example Question #963 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

IDIOSYNCRASY

Possible Answers:

Capricious

Barrage

Wanton 

Normalcy 

Quirk 

Correct answer:

Quirk 

Explanation:

An "idiosyncrasy" is a quirk or a unique or unusual characteristic, so "quirk" is the correct answer. For clarification, "wanton" means random and reckless, "capricious" means impulsive or unpredictable, "normalcy" means order or regularity, and "barrage" means onslaught or extended attack.

Example Question #964 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

SEQUEL

Possible Answers:

Follow-up

Prologue

Preparation

Accomplishment

Feature

Correct answer:

Follow-up

Explanation:

A "sequel" is a published work that comes after an original or previous work, so "follow-up," which can mean a work which continues a previous one, is the correct answer. A "prologue" is an introduction in a published work distinctly separate from the main work. "Feature" means characteristic or attribute. "Accomplishment" means achievement.

Example Question #965 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

PROWESS

Possible Answers:

Victim

Doubtful

Cuisine

Bystander

Skill

Correct answer:

Skill

Explanation:

"Prowess" means skill or expertise in a field, so "skill" is the correct answer. "Doubtful" means uncertain. "Cuisine" means food or a style of cooking. A "bystander" is a witness or a person who is present during or observes an event. A "victim" is an injured person or party.

Example Question #966 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

PIQUE

Possible Answers:

Indifference

Perjury

Intelligence

Irritation

Catastrophe

Correct answer:

Irritation

Explanation:

"Pique" means annoyance or irritation at being slighted, so "irritation" is the correct answer. "Catastrophe" means disaster or tragedy. "Indifference" means lack of concern or interest. "Perjury" means the crime of lying under oath. "Intelligence" means intellectual capacity.

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