SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Analogies

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #481 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Materialize is to disappear as __________ is to separate.

Possible Answers:

dither

rue

wail

meddle

fuse

Correct answer:

fuse

Explanation:

"Materialize" means to appear, it is an antonym of "disappear." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine the best available antonym for "separate" (take apart). The correct answer is "fuse" which means join together, bind. Additionally, "rue" means regret, feel bad about; "dither" means hesitate, waste time, delay in doing something; "meddle" means interfere, get involved with something; "wail" means cry out.

Example Question #482 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

__________ is to weak as absent is to present.

Possible Answers:

Toxic

Potent

Laden

Brittle

Latent

Correct answer:

Potent

Explanation:

"Absent" and "present" are antonyms of one another. An "antonym" is a word that has the opposite meaning to another word. Easy examples of antonyms include "Good and bad" and "black and white." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an antonym of "weak." The correct answer is "potent" which means powerful, strong, having a forceful effect. Additionally, "toxic" means poisonous; "brittle" means easily broken; "laden" means burdened by, weighed down with; "latent" means potential, not yet active but with the potential to be active.

Example Question #483 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

__________ is to certain as frantic is to calm.

Possible Answers:

Tenuous

Destitute

Gleaming

Quirky

Arcane

Correct answer:

Tenuous

Explanation:

The adjective "frantic" means hurried, rushed, wild with panic, stressed with lack of time. This is an antonym of "calm" because they have opposite meanings. Which of these answer choices has the opposite meaning to "certain"? The correct answer is "tenuous" which means uncertain, unstable, vulnerable. Additionally, "destitute" means completely poor and without possessions; "quirky" generally means weird, but in a positive/attractive way; "gleaming" means shining; "arcane" means (of knowledge) privileged and ancient, known by only a few people.

Example Question #484 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Putrid is to fresh as haughty is to __________.

Possible Answers:

fruitful

salient

aghast

arduous

humble

Correct answer:

humble

Explanation:

"Putrid" means rotting, not fresh. "Putrid" and "fresh" are antonyms because they have opposite meanings, so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices has the opposite meaning to "haughty." "Haughty" means arrogant, prideful. brash, so the best possible antonym is "humble" which means exhibiting a modest view of oneself, not being arrogant or thinking too highly of oneself.

Example Question #485 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Haggard is to __________ as juvenile is to mature.

Possible Answers:

adequate

incidental

facile

reluctant

energetic

Correct answer:

energetic

Explanation:

"Juvenile" means immature, childish. It is an antonym of "mature," so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is an antonym of "haggard." Well, "haggard" means showing the physical signs of exhaustion, looking very tired. So, the best available antonym is "energetic." Additionally, "facile" means easy; "adequate" means good enough; "reluctant" means unwilling, not wanting to do something; "incidental" means minor, not serious.

Example Question #486 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Cushy is to __________ as feckless is to responsible.

Possible Answers:

toxic

arduous

fulsome

obnoxious

complicit

Correct answer:

arduous

Explanation:

"Feckless" means unreliable, irresponsible, useless. It is an antonym of "responsible." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the opposite meaning to "cushy." Well, "cushy" is used to refer to a job or task that is easy to accomplish. This is an antonym of "arduous" which means extremely difficult and requiring much hard work. Additionally, "obnoxious" means rude and arrogant; "toxic" means poisonous; "complicit" means guilty due to being involved in the illegal actions of others; "fulsome" means excessively complimentary, flattering.

Example Question #487 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Jumble is to organize as __________ is to yell.

Possible Answers:

ignore

allow

murmur

scream

converse

Correct answer:

murmur

Explanation:

"Jumble" means to disorganize something, to put something out of order, to make a mess. It is therefore an antonym of "organize" because these words have opposite meanings. Which of these words is an antonym of "yell?" The correct answer is "murmur," which means whisper, talk quietly. Additionally, "converse" means talk with someone.

Example Question #488 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Impotent is to powerful as lean is to __________.

Possible Answers:

stout

lustrous

adequate

sullen

mediocre

Correct answer:

stout

Explanation:

"Impotent" means powerless, and is therefore an antonym of "powerful." So, which of these words has the opposite meaning to "lean?" Well, "lean" means slender, skinny, not fat. So, the correct answer is "stout." Additionally, "lustrous" means shining, gleaming; "adequate" means good enough; "sullen" means bad-tempered and miserable, gloomy and depressed; "mediocre" means average in a bad way.

Example Question #489 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Fitting is to inappropriate as __________ is to lenient.

Possible Answers:

loquacious

dynamic

intolerant

aloof

senile

Correct answer:

intolerant

Explanation:

"Fitting" means suitable, appropriate, right for the circumstances. It is therefore an antonym of "inappropriate" because these two words have opposite definitions. To solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the opposite definition to "lenient." Well, "lenient" means tolerant, not strict. So, the correct answer is "intolerant." Additionally, "aloof" means distant, reserved, not interacting with others; "dynamic" means forceful, energetic; "loquacious" means talkative, chatty.

Example Question #490 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Humid is to __________ as murky is to bright.

Possible Answers:

sunny

dry

cloudy

hot

wet

Correct answer:

dry

Explanation:

"Murky" means dark, gloomy, not allowing much light. This is an antonym of "bright." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the opposite meaning to "humid." Well, "humid" means (of air) markedly filled with water vapor. So, the correct answer is "dry."

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