SSAT Middle Level Verbal : SSAT Middle Level Verbal

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #128 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Synonyms: choose the word with a meaning most similar to the word in question.

Transgression

Possible Answers:

Witticism

Nook

Sin

Verity

Apparel

Correct answer:

Sin

Explanation:

A "transgression" is a sin or a violation of a law.

Example Question #129 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Liberty

Possible Answers:

Tyranny

Inspection

Freedom

Diversity

School

Correct answer:

Freedom

Explanation:

"Liberty" means freedom.

Example Question #123 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ORATION

Possible Answers:

Tirade 

Invective 

Discourse 

Jest 

Diatribe

Correct answer:

Discourse 

Explanation:

"Oration" means a formal speech, and as such, it is most similar in meaning to "discourse," which means speech. So, "discourse" is the correct answer. For clarification, "jest" means joke, and "tirade," "invective," and "diatribe" are all synonyms that mean a harsh and condemning verbal attack.

Example Question #213 : Synonyms: Nouns

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

HOMAGE

Possible Answers:

Honor

Suggestion

Stability

Homicide

Trickery

Correct answer:

Honor

Explanation:

"Homage" means honor or respects paid to something or someone, so "honor" is the correct answer. "Trickery" means the use of fraud or deception to achieve a particular purpose. "Stability" means firmness or solidity. "Suggestion" means a piece of advice. "Homicide" means the murder of a person.

Example Question #1021 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

LEGITIMATE

Possible Answers:

Costly

Lawful

Decisive

Lucid

Illegal

Correct answer:

Lawful

Explanation:

"Legitimate" is a word that can be used as either a verb or an adjective, but because all of the potential answer choices are adjectives, we will need to consider "legitimate" as an adjective. When used as an adjective, "legitimate" means allowed by the law or rules, so "lawful," which means legal or authorized, is the correct answer. "Illegal" is an antonym of "legitimate" and "lawful"; it means unlawful and in violation of the rules. None of the other answers have meanings related to that of "legitimate": "decisive" means conclusive or crucial; "lucid" means clear; and "costly" means expensive.

Example Question #132 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

SIGNIFICANCE

Possible Answers:

Connection

Exile

Importance

Necessity

Hatred

Correct answer:

Importance

Explanation:

"Significance" means importance, so "importance" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "significance": "connection" means a relationship or link between two people, ideas, or things; "hatred" means extreme dislike or ill-will; "necessity" is something that is required or needed; and "exile" means someone who has been expelled from their home country and is not allowed to return.

Example Question #133 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

MAGNITUDE

Possible Answers:

Morality

Swiftness

Goal

Garden

Size

Correct answer:

Size

Explanation:

"Magnitude" means size or extent. "Morality" means ethics that distinguish between what is right and wrong. "Swiftness" means quickness or agility. "Goal" means objective or target. A "garden" is a patch of land where plants and food are grown.

Example Question #1022 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

VOCATION

Possible Answers:

Adage

Vacation

Diversion

Occupation

Income

Correct answer:

Occupation

Explanation:

Since "vocation" is a job, we need to pick out another word that means "job." While "vocation" looks like "vacation," the two words have very different meanings, so "vacation" cannot be the correct answer. Similarly, "income" refers to money that is earned from a job, but not the job itself, so it isn't the correct answer either. "Occupation," however, means profession, and since it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "vocation," "occupation" is the correct answer.

Example Question #136 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Expansion

Possible Answers:

Growth

Infection

Role

Purpose

Protection

Correct answer:

Growth

Explanation:

"Expansion" means growth.

Example Question #137 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Festival

Possible Answers:

Vehicle

Celebration

Dinner

Shopping Center

Competition

Correct answer:

Celebration

Explanation:

"Festival" means celebration.

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