All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #224 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Pariah is to outcast as raconteur is to __________.
storyteller
assailant
progressive
innovator
leader
storyteller
"Pariah" and "outcast" are synonyms that are both used to describe someone who is excluded from a group by others. To solve this analogy you have to identify which of the answer choices is the best synonym for "raconteur," which is a narrator or storyteller. For clarification, an "innovator" is someone who comes up with new ideas; an "assailant" is an attacker; "progressive" means to be moving forward or to be forward thinking.
Example Question #225 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Conscientious is to scrupulous as carefully is to __________.
gingerly
disproportionately
disdainfully
distastefully
appropriately
gingerly
"Conscientious" and "scrupulous" are synonyms that both mean to be deliberate with making decisions that are morally defensible. To solve this analogy you must therefore identify the best synonym for "carefully," which is “gingerly.” For clarification, "distastefully" describes something done without taste or class; "disdainfully" is something done to disrespect or criticize somebody; "disproportionately" means something done without equality or fairness.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Hidden is to clandestine as obscure is to __________.
enliven
helpful
obliterate
nonchalant
abstract
abstract
"Clandestine" is a synonym for "hidden," and most nearly means concealed or unauthorized. To solve this analogy you must identify the best available synonym for "obscure," which means hard to understand or indistinct or unknown. The best answer is therefore “abstract,” which means theoretical or indistinct. For clarification, "enliven" means to energize; "obliterate" means to completely destroy; "nonchalant" means apathetic.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Inflexible is to unyielding as hinder is to __________.
honor
flexible
bemoan
help
hamper
hamper
"Inflexible" and "unyielding" are synonyms that both mean rigid or impossible to change. To "hinder" something means to stand in the way of something happening. This is a synonym for “hamper.” For clarification, "bemoan" means to express dismay or grief.
Example Question #232 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Introverted is to shy as extroverted is to __________.
outgoing
ashamed
miserly
timid
bashful
outgoing
A "shy" person is "introverted," so you must identify which of the answer choices describes how someone who is "extroverted" might feel and act. This should lead you to “outgoing,” which is a synonym for "extroverted." For clarification, "timid" means shy; "miserly" means not generous; "bashful" means easily embarrassed.
Example Question #231 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Eclectic is to diverse as revere is to __________.
propagate
disrespect
haughty
venerate
inherit
venerate
Eclectic and diverse are synonyms that both mean widespread and varied. So to solve this analogy you have to determine which of these answer choices is the best synonym for revere. Revere means to treat or hold somebody with admiration and respect. So the correct answer is “venerate” which means to respect somebody greatly. For clarification, "propagate" means to spread; "haughty" means bold.
Example Question #232 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Avid is to ardent as emaciated is to __________.
jubilant
gaunt
delectable
culinary
satiated
gaunt
Avid and ardent are synonyms that both mean eager, keen or enthusiastic. So to solve this analogy you have to determine which of these answer choices is the best synonym for emaciated. Emaciated means dangerously skinny so the correct answer is “gaunt” which means extremely thin and bony. For clarification, "culinary" relates to food or cooking; "delectable" describes something delicious; "satiated" describes the feeling of being full or satisfied; "jubilant" means very happy.
Example Question #233 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Enigma is to mystery as penurious is to __________.
celebration
conflagration
destitution
imagination
domination
destitution
Enigma and mystery are synonyms for one another that both mean not understood or puzzling. So to solve this analogy you must identify the best available synonym for penurious. Penurious means very poor so the correct answer is “destitution” which also means very poor or completely downtrodden to the point of deep impoverishment. For clarification, "conflagration" refers to a large fire or heated disagreement between two people or groups.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Sagacious is to wise as malevolent is to __________.
intelligent
evil
foolish
brave
good
evil
Sagacious is another way of saying wise so to solve this analogy you have to determine which of the answer choices is the best synonym for malevolent. "Malevolent" means evil.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Pygmy is to dwarf as lilliputian is to __________.
ugly
fat
tall
tiny
giant
tiny
Pygmy, dwarf, and lilliputian are all synonyms that loosely mean short or very small; the correct answer is “tiny.”
All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
