SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Analogies

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Middle Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #21 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Aloof is to distant as fundamental is to __________.

Possible Answers:

absolve

essential 

pulchritudinous

menacing 

sufficient

Correct answer:

essential 

Explanation:

"Aloof" is a synonym of "distant" and is used to describe someone who is hard to reach or affect. To solve this analogy you have to identify the best synonym of fundamental. "Fundamental" means basic or essential. For clarification, "sufficient" means enough; "menacing" means threatening; "absolve" means to remove blame; "pulchritudinous" means very beautiful.

Example Question #22 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Unclear is to ambiguous as capricious is to __________.

Possible Answers:

recalcitrant

impulsive 

whimsical 

outgoing 

nomadic 

Correct answer:

impulsive 

Explanation:

"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 #231 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Plenty is to ample as solitude is to __________.

Possible Answers:

subservient 

None of these answers 

community 

isolation 

dominant 

Correct answer:

isolation 

Explanation:

"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 #232 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Bellicose is to aggressive as capricious is to __________.

Possible Answers:

ridiculous 

insulting 

impulsive 

confident 

demanding 

Correct answer:

impulsive 

Explanation:

"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 #233 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Colossal is to big as calamity is to __________.

Possible Answers:

normal 

blessing 

disaster 

grace 

portentous 

Correct answer:

disaster 

Explanation:

"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 #234 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Encumber is to restrain as lavish is to __________.

Possible Answers:

parsimonious

harangue 

miserly 

rebuke 

plentiful 

Correct answer:

plentiful 

Explanation:

"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 #235 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Audacious is to bold as toxic is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Healthy 

Delicious 

Cantankerous

Poisonous 

Satisfying 

Correct answer:

Poisonous 

Explanation:

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 #236 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Instigate is to provoke as simulate is to __________.

Possible Answers:

donate 

implicate 

replicate 

None of these answers 

irate 

Correct answer:

replicate 

Explanation:

"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 #237 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Debate is to argue as candid is to __________.

Possible Answers:

allow 

fair 

trade 

propose 

honest 

Correct answer:

honest 

Explanation:

"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 #238 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Brotherhood is to fellowship as hatred is to __________.

Possible Answers:

insanity 

fear

None of these answers

animosity 

enamored 

Correct answer:

animosity 

Explanation:

"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.

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