SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Analogies

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #361 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Seemly is to appropriate as __________ is to tasteless.

Possible Answers:

timely

homely

youthful

tawdry

sedate

Correct answer:

tawdry

Explanation:

The adjective "seemly" means apt, appropriate, proper and suitable, fitting with what is generally accepted as in good taste. This is a synonym of "appropriate" so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices is the best synonym for "tasteless" which means lacking in good-taste. The correct answer is "tawdry" which means showy but cheap, tasteless and poor quality. Additionally, "timely" means occurring at the right time, appropriate; "youthful" means young; "homely" means plain, unattractive; "sedate" means relaxed, slow and steady, easygoing.

Example Question #362 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Cutthroat is to __________ as whimsical is to fanciful.

Possible Answers:

succinct

dynamic

juvenile

serene

competitive

Correct answer:

competitive

Explanation:

"Whimsical" and "fanciful" are loosely synonyms of one another. "Whimsical" means playful and quaint, silly but appealing. "Fanciful" means playfully unrealistic. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is closest to being a synonym of "cutthroat." Well, "cutthroat" means viciously "competitive." The correct answer is therefore "competitive." Additionally, "serene" means peaceful; "succinct" means brief, 'to the point'; "dynamic" means forceful, energetic; "juvenile" means immature, young

Example Question #363 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Berserk is to wild as __________ is to wicked.

Possible Answers:

dastardly

seldom

pristine

charismatic

unrepentant

Correct answer:

dastardly

Explanation:

"Berserk" means out of control, crazy, "wild." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "wicked" (evil, malicious). The correct answer is "dastardly," which has the same meaning. Additionally, "pristine" means immaculate, spotless, completely clean; "seldom" means rarely; "charismatic" means charming, having a personality that others find interesting and attractive; "unrepentant" means remorseless, not feeling sorry for something one has done wrong.

Example Question #364 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Concierge is to __________ as facet is to aspect.

Possible Answers:

alumnus

magnate

secretary

doorman

waiter

Correct answer:

doorman

Explanation:

"Facet" and "aspect" are synonyms of one another, both words refer to a particular feature or part of something. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "concierge." The correct answer is "doorman." Additionally, a "magnate" is a successful and wealthy person in business; an "alumnus" is a graduate, someone who has graduated from an institution of learning.

Example Question #365 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Deplete is to exhaust as __________ is to gather.

Possible Answers:

mock

conciliate

savor

deliberate

flock

Correct answer:

flock

Explanation:

"Deplete" and "exhaust" are synonyms of one another, both words mean to use up the supply of something, to run out of something. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is a synonym of "gather." Well, "gather" means come together, assemble, converge, rally. The answer choice that matches this definition is "flock." Additionally, "savor" means enjoy; "mock" means make fun of, tease; "deliberate" means think deeply and carefully about; "conciliate" means appease, make someone no longer angry.

Example Question #366 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Figurine is to statuette as __________ is to grotto.

Possible Answers:

cliff

tree

friend

foe

cave

Correct answer:

cave

Explanation:

A "statuette" is a small statue, a small model of something. This is the same definition as "figurine," so these two words are synonyms. Which of these words has the same definition as "grotto?" The correct answer is that a "grotto" is a "cave", a cavern, an attractive-looking underground area. Additionally, "foe" means nemesis, rival, enemy.

Example Question #367 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Bluff is to cliff as plateau is to __________.

Possible Answers:

estuary

mesa

knoll

stream

grove

Correct answer:

mesa

Explanation:

"Bluff" and "cliff" are synonyms of one another. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "plateau." The correct answer is "mesa." Both "plateau" and "mesa" are used to describe an area of elevated land that is flat and stretches for long distances. Additionally, a "stream" is a narrow river; an "estuary" is the mouth of a river, where the river meets the ocean; a "knoll" is a small, grassy hill; a "grove" is a small collection of trees.

Example Question #368 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Convenient is to __________ as foolish is to daft.

Possible Answers:

suitable

current

indispensable

lilliputian

deranged

Correct answer:

suitable

Explanation:

"Foolish" and "daft" are synonyms of one another, both words mean stupid, unwise, not smart. So, which of these words is a synonym of "convenient?" Well, "convenient" means fitting, appropriate, (of a situation) happening at the right time. This is very close to the definition of "suitable." Additionally, "deranged" means insane, crazy; "current" means happening now, modern, contemporary; "indispensable" means vital, needed, so important that it cannot be done without; "lilliputian" means very small, tiny.

Example Question #369 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Buckle is to fasten as exhume is to __________.

Possible Answers:

carp

classify

interdict

disinter

usurp

Correct answer:

disinter

Explanation:

"Buckle" and "fasten" are synonyms of one another, both words mean to attach someone to something else by securely joining. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "exhume." Well, "exhume" means to dig up a body from a grave. This is identical in definition to "disinter." Additionally, "carp" means complain; "usurp" means forcefully take over power or control from; "interdict" means prohibit, not allow something to be done; "classify" means arrange into groups.

Example Question #370 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Infidel is to nonbeliever as __________ is to lair.

Possible Answers:

queue

glitch

lull

den

fowl

Correct answer:

den

Explanation:

"Infidel" and "nonbeliever" are synonyms, both words refer to someone who is not part of an aforementioned faith. So, which of these words has the same meaning as "lair?" The correct answer is "den." Both "lair" and "den" are used to refer to a place where an animal makes its home. Additionally, "queue" means line for waiting; "lull" means temporary period of inactivity; "glitch" means error, malfunction; "fowl" means bird that is used to provide food for humans.

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