All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #81 : Antonyms
Complete this analogy.
Haggard is to __________ as juvenile is to mature.
reluctant
adequate
energetic
facile
incidental
energetic
"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 #82 : Antonyms
Complete this analogy.
Cushy is to __________ as feckless is to responsible.
arduous
fulsome
toxic
complicit
obnoxious
arduous
"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 #285 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Jumble is to organize as __________ is to yell.
converse
scream
allow
ignore
murmur
murmur
"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 #83 : Antonyms
Complete this analogy.
Impotent is to powerful as lean is to __________.
adequate
sullen
mediocre
lustrous
stout
stout
"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 #84 : Antonyms
Complete this analogy.
Fitting is to inappropriate as __________ is to lenient.
intolerant
aloof
dynamic
loquacious
senile
intolerant
"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 #288 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Humid is to __________ as murky is to bright.
dry
sunny
cloudy
hot
wet
dry
"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."
Example Question #85 : Antonyms
Complete this analogy.
Ineffectual is to successful as innocuous is to __________.
benevolent
benign
absent
malignant
awesome
malignant
"Ineffectual" means not having the desired effect, unsuccessful. It is therefore an antonym of "successful." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the opposite meaning to "innocuous." Well, "innocuous" means harmless, not hurtful, not serious. This is opposite in meaning to "malignant" which means deadly, harmful. Additionally, "benign" means innocuous, not harmful; "benevolent" means good-natured, kind; "absent" means not present; "awesome" means deeply impressive, great.
Example Question #290 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Merge is to divide as __________ is to pacify.
soothe
conciliate
calm
enrage
appease
enrage
"Merge" means to bring or come together. It is therefore an antonym of "divide." Which of these words has the opposite meaning to "pacify." Well, "pacify" means make no longer angry, calm. So, the correct answer is "enrage," which means make angry. Additionally, all the other answer choices are synonyms of "pacify."
Example Question #86 : Antonyms
Complete this analogy.
Moderate is to inordinate as hidebound is to __________.
reclusive
liberal
obstinate
conservative
reactionary
liberal
"Inordinate" means excessive, unreasonably large. It is therefore an antonym of "moderate." So, which of these words has the opposite meaning to "hidebound?" Well, "hidebound" means conservative, stubbornly opposed to change. So, the correct answer is "liberal." Additionally, "reactionary" means so conservative as to be prone to violence; "reclusive" means avoiding the company of others and remaining distant; "obstinate" means stubborn, refusing to change one's mind.
Example Question #87 : Antonyms
Complete this analogy.
Impartial is to __________ as assertive is to meek.
hospitable
noisome
ambivalent
voluminous
biased
biased
"Assertive" means confident, demonstrating confidence in one's own opinions. "Meek" means lacking confidence, shy. These two words are antonyms, so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answers has the opposite meaning to "impartial." "Impartial" means objective, not biased, fair. The correct answer is therefore "biased," which means predisposed to preferring one thing over another, subjective. Additionally, "hospitable" means welcoming, able to be lived in; "voluminous" means large; "ambivalent" means not feeling strongly one way or another; "noisome" means possessing an unpleasant smell, smelling very badly.
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