All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #16 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Eclectic is to diverse as revere is to __________.
haughty
disrespect
venerate
inherit
propagate
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 #111 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Avid is to ardent as emaciated is to __________.
culinary
satiated
gaunt
delectable
jubilant
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 #112 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Enigma is to mystery as penurious is to __________.
conflagration
imagination
destitution
celebration
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 #19 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Sagacious is to wise as malevolent is to __________.
intelligent
good
foolish
brave
evil
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 #20 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Pygmy is to dwarf as lilliputian is to __________.
giant
ugly
fat
tall
tiny
tiny
Pygmy, dwarf, and lilliputian are all synonyms that loosely mean short or very small; the correct answer is “tiny.”
Example Question #113 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Adversary is to opponent as zealous is to __________.
unabashed
unkind
unsure
fervent
felonious
fervent
Adversary is a synonym for opponent so you have to identify the best available synonym for zealous. To be zealous about something means to be feverish with enthusiasm. This should lead you to the correct answer which is “fervent.” For clarification, "felonious" means of or relation to the committing of crimes; "unabashed" means brazen or bold.
Example Question #114 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Abrupt is to brusque as glimpse is to __________.
castigate
mourn
ignore
profane
espy
espy
Abrupt and brusque are synonyms that both mean sudden, blunt or unexpected. So to solve this analogy you have to determine which of the answer choices is the best available synonym for glimpse. To glimpse means to see, to have a quick look so the correct answer is “espy” which means suddenly see or detect something. For clarification, "castigate" means scold, tell-off; "mourn" means to express sadness for the loss of someone or something; "profane" means rude and disrespectful.
Example Question #115 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Clear is to pellucid as unclear is to __________.
opaque
pariah
pedagogue
immutable
facile
opaque
Pellucid is a synonym for clear; so to solve this analogy you have to identify the best available synonym for unclear. This should lead you to the correct answer which is “opaque.” For clarification, "pedagogue" is a schoolteacher; a "pariah" is a social outcast; "facile" means easy; "immutable" means not changing or not able to be changed.
Example Question #116 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Overflowing is to replete as lithe is to __________.
comely
supple
disdainful
portly
illogical
supple
Overflowing is a synonym for replete. Replete means to be amply equipped, or to have surpassed full. So to solve this analogy you have to determine which of the answer choices is the best synonym for lithe. Lithe means flexible and supple. For clarification, "portly" means fat; "comely" means cute; "disdainful" describes a person or action worthy of negative description.
Example Question #117 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Vilify is to slander as laud is to __________.
temerity
subsist
exhale
inculcate
extol
extol
Vilify and slander are synonyms, both words describe the action of speaking maliciously about someone and condemning them. Slander usually has a connotation of being untrue. To solve this analogy you have to determine which of the answer choices is the best synonym for laud. To laud something means to praise so the correct answer is “extol.” “Extol” means to describe the virtues of someone or something. For clarification, "subsist" means to manage to survive, exist; "inculcate" means instill; "temerity" means audacity.