All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #192 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Valiant is to brave as queasy is to __________.
Healthy
Sick
Aid
Fearless
Doctor
Sick
Someone who is "valiant" is very brave and noble, so "valiant" and "brave" are synonyms. So, to solve this analogy, you have to figure out which answer choice is closest in meaning to "queasy." "Queasy" means sick or feeling as if you have an upset stomach, so "sick" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "valiant": "fearless" means brave or not afraid; "aid" means help or assistance; "healthy" means in good physical condition and not suffering from any illnesses; and "doctor" refers to a medical professional who helps sick people feel better.
Example Question #193 : Analogies
Complete the analogy.
Smart is to brilliant as nervous is to __________.
anxious
happy
careful
insane
relaxed
anxious
"Smart" and "brilliant" are synonyms. The only synonym for "nervous" that is listed is "anxious."
Example Question #193 : Analogies
Complete the analogy.
Creative is to inventive as __________.
dance is to happy
sharp is to needle
interesting is to boring
dime is to money
responsible is to guilty
responsible is to guilty
"Creative" and "inventive" are synonyms. The only other pair of synonyms listed is "responsible" and "guilty." This uses the word "responsible" in a slightly different way than in everyday conversation. If someone is "guilty" of causing an accident, he or she is "responsible" for causing the accident.
Example Question #194 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Content is to happy as irate is to __________.
angry
sad
exhausted
confused
frustrated
angry
"Content" is a synonym of "happy," it means happy with things the way they are, satisfied. So, to solve this analogy you have to determine which of these answers is a synonym for "irate." The correct answer is "angry," "irate" means very angry.
Example Question #195 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Dire is to terrible as grumpy is to __________.
content
appropriate
reluctant
disgruntled
flustered
disgruntled
"Dire" means (of a situation) serious, awful, and terrible. So, "dire" and "terrible" are synonyms of one another. "Synonyms" are two words that have the same or similar meaning. So, to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words has the same meaning as "grumpy." The correct answer is "disgruntled." Additionally, "reluctant" means unwilling, not wanting to do something; "appropriate" means fitting, suitable, matches with the occasion; "flustered" means disturbed by, upset by; "content" means satisfied, happy enough with.
Example Question #196 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Antihero is to __________ as autograph is to signature.
villain
savior
assistant
messenger
victor
villain
"Autograph" and "signature" are synonyms of one another, they both refer to what you write when you sign your name on something. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "antihero." The correct answer is "villain" or bad-guy. Additionally, "victor" means person who wins; "savior" means messiah, person who arrives to save the day; "messenger" means person who carries messages to and from other people; "assistant" means helper.
Example Question #197 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Cherish is to __________ as ignore is to disregard.
adore
ponder
gather
savor
recollect
adore
"Ignore" and "disregard" are synonyms of one another, they both mean to not pay attention to. So, to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these answer choices is the best synonym for "cherish." Well, "cherish" means to love, to deeply like, to "adore." Additionally, "savor" means deeply enjoy; "gather" means collect, bring together; "ponder" means think deeply about; "recollect" means remember.
Example Question #198 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Appropriate is to suitable as candid is to __________.
fragmented
relevant
gloomy
outspoken
immature
outspoken
"Appropriate" and "suitable" are synonyms of one another, both words mean apt, fitting, right for the moment. So, to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words means "candid." Well, "candid" means unusually honest, not afraid to speak honestly and openly. This is closest in meaning to "outspoken" which means honest about one's thoughts and not afraid to talk about them. Additionally, "relevant" means related to, important to the matter; "immature" means not mature, childish; "gloomy" means dull and miserable; "fragmented" means broken into many pieces, not together.
Example Question #199 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Pain is to ache as bland is to __________.
restless
eager
awkward
mild
shocked
mild
To begin with "pain" and "ache" are synonyms of one another, so to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words has the same meaning as "bland." Well, "bland" means lacking taste, flavor, or character. So, the best possible synonym is "mild" which means not strong in flavor, not intense, tame and gentle. Additionally, "restless" means unable to rest, unable to keep still, energetic and anxious; "eager" means keen, enthusiastic, excited to start something; "shocked" means deeply surprised by; "awkward" means uncomfortable with oneself, socially weird.
Example Question #201 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Laugh is to chuckle as burst is to __________.
grimace
explode
lend
mend
stare
explode
To "chuckle" is to "laugh," these two words are therefore synonyms. To solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these is a synonym of "burst." The correct answer is "explode." Additionally, "grimace" means express pain on one's face; "stare" means look at intensely, look at for a long time; "mend" means fix, repair; "lend" means allow to borrow.
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