All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #51 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Rancid is to putrid as restitution is to __________.
Compensation
Combustion
Competition
Composition
Conflagration
Compensation
Rancid and putrid are synonyms that both mean gross or disgusting. So to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for restitution. Restitution is compensation for something lost or taken away. For clarification, conflagration refers to an inferno; combustion is the process by which something is ignited; composition is a work of art.
Example Question #144 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Retract is to withdraw as redact is to _________.
Rejoice
Allow
Create
Edit
Ignite
Edit
Retract is a synonym for withdraw, so to solve this analogy you need to determine the best available synonym for redact. Redact means to edit.
Example Question #51 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Scurrilous is to vulgar as scathing is to __________.
Madness
Critical
Kind
Humorous
Friendly
Critical
Scurrilous is a synonym of vulgar: both words mean rude and crude. So to solve this analogy, you have to identify the best available synonym for scathing. Scathing means critical and harsh.
Example Question #145 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Seminal is to original as elucidate is to __________.
Clarify
Assuage
Pacify
Mollify
Calm
Clarify
Seminal is a synonym of original, so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for elucidate. To elucidate something is to clarify or make clear. For clarification, mollify, assuage, pacify, and calm are all synonyms of one another.
Example Question #146 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Meritorious is to praiseworthy as munificent is to __________.
Generous
Placid
Suggestive
Frigid
Haughty
Generous
Meritorious and praiseworthy are synonyms that both mean deserving of praise or admiration. So to solve this analogy, you have to determine the best available synonym for munificent. Munificent means very generous. For clarification, haughty means proud and arrogant; placid means peaceful or easy-going; frigid means very cold.
Example Question #151 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Plethora is to abundance as scarcity is to __________.
Excess
Dearth
Surplus
Glut
Surfeit
Dearth
Plethora and abundance are synonyms that both describe the quality of having enough, or too much, of something. Scarcity is an antonym of plethora and describes the quality of not having enough of something or the rarity of something. To solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for scarcity. The correct answer is “dearth,” which means lack. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all synonyms of plethora and abundance.
Example Question #152 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Accommodating is to helpful as capricious is to __________.
Dismissive
Impulsive
Miserly
Unfair
Critical
Impulsive
Accommodating is a synonym for helpful, so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for capricious. Capricious means unpredictable and impulsive. For clarification, impulsive is defined as acting on a whim; miserly means not generous with money.
Example Question #153 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Zealous is to joyous as mottled is to __________.
sad
spotted
kind
hidden
confused
spotted
The best choice is "spotted." The relationship between "zealous" and "joyous" is that they are synonyms. Therefore, we need to look for a synonym of the word "mottled," which means spotted. "Spotted" is the best answer as it is part of the definition of the word "mottled."
Example Question #274 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Strike is to buffet as scold is to __________.
relay
censure
apologize
carry
warn
censure
The best choice is "censure." The relationship between "strike" and "buffet" is that they are synonyms. "Buffet" means to strike harshly and repeatedly. In this sense, it is also possible to say that "buffet" is an increased degree of the word "strike." The only word that fits properly is "censure" as it means to disapprove harshly when used as a verb or criticism when it is used as a noun, and the meaning of "scold" is to criticize angrily.
Example Question #275 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Trite is to unoriginal as __________.
wanton is to carefree
bag is to carry
heavy is to ethereal
nebulous is to clear
tacit is to unclear
wanton is to carefree
The best choice is "wanton is to carefree." The relationship between "trite" and "unoriginal" is that they are synonyms. "Trite" means unoriginal. Likewise, the word "wanton" means carefree. Considering the other options, the relationship in "bag is to carry" is noun and an action you do with it. The remaining choices are all antonyms.
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