All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #111 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Unclear is to ambiguous as capricious is to __________.
nomadic
outgoing
recalcitrant
whimsical
impulsive
impulsive
"Unclear" and "ambiguous" are synonyms of one another, so to solve this analogy you have to identify the best synonym for capricious. "Capricious" means impulsive or unpredictable. For clarification, "whimsical" means silly or quirky; "outgoing" refers to someone who is sociable; "nomadic" describes a wandering lifestyle; "recalcitrant" means disobedient.
Example Question #112 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Plenty is to ample as solitude is to __________.
dominant
community
None of these answers
subservient
isolation
isolation
"Plenty" is a synonym of "ample;" both mean to have sufficient or more than enough. To solve this analogy you have to find the best synonym for solitude. "Solitude" is time spent alone, so the correct synonym is “isolation.” For clarification, "subservient" means eager to obey, of lesser importance.
Example Question #113 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Bellicose is to aggressive as capricious is to __________.
insulting
demanding
impulsive
ridiculous
confident
impulsive
"Bellicose" and aggressive are synonyms of one another, so to solve this analogy you have to identify the best synonym for capricious. "Capricious" means unpredictable and impulsive. For clarification, "insulting" means rude and offensive.
Example Question #114 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Colossal is to big as calamity is to __________.
blessing
portentous
disaster
grace
normal
disaster
"Colossal" is a synonym of "big," so to solve this analogy you need to determine the best synonym for calamity. A "calamity" is a disaster. For clarification, "portentous" means warning, foreboding, ominous.
Example Question #115 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Encumber is to restrain as lavish is to __________.
plentiful
rebuke
harangue
parsimonious
miserly
plentiful
"Encumber" and "restrain" are synonyms that both mean to hold back, to make more difficult. To solve this analogy you have to determine the best synonym for lavish. "Lavish" means plentiful, extravagant or excessively generous. For clarification, "miserly" and "parsimonious" mean stingy or tight with money; "harangue" and "rebuke" both mean to criticize.
Example Question #116 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Audacious is to bold as toxic is to __________.
Satisfying
Cantankerous
Delicious
Poisonous
Healthy
Poisonous
Audacious is a synonym of bold, so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best synonym for toxic. Something that is toxic is poisonous and harmful. For clarification, cantankerous means ill-tempered.
Example Question #117 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Instigate is to provoke as simulate is to __________.
irate
donate
implicate
None of these answers
replicate
replicate
"Instigate" and "provoke" are synonyms that both describe the action of starting something. To solve this analogy you have to identify the best synonym for simulate. "Simulate" means copy or replicate. For clarification, "irate" means very angry; "implicate" means associate, involve, or blame.
Example Question #118 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Debate is to argue as candid is to __________.
propose
honest
allow
trade
fair
honest
"Argue" and "debate" are synonyms of one another, so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best synonym for candid. "Candid" means frank or honest.
Example Question #119 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Brotherhood is to fellowship as hatred is to __________.
insanity
fear
enamored
animosity
None of these answers
animosity
"Brotherhood" and "fellowship" are synonyms of one another; both words are used to describe a feeling of community and goodwill, particularly among men. To solve this analogy you have to determine the best synonym for "hatred." The correct answer is “animosity,” which means hatred, or ill-feeling. For clarification, "enamored" means in love with.
Example Question #120 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Emancipation is to freedom as venerable is to __________.
encouraged
derided
respected
mocked
beloved
respected
"Emancipation" is a synonym for freedom that you will have most likely encountered in history class in reference to the emancipation of the slaves. To solve this analogy you will have to find the best synonym for venerable. Someone that is "venerable" is old and well-respected. For clarification, "derided" and "mocked" are synonyms of one another; both mean to be made fun of.
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