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 #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

Agitated

Possible Answers:

Successful

Upset

Eager

Handsome

Happy

Correct answer:

Upset

Explanation:

"Agitated" means upset or disturbed.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

Tranquil

Possible Answers:

Rowdy

Loud

Sleepy

Wealthy

Peaceful

Correct answer:

Peaceful

Explanation:

"Tranquil" means peaceful; Loud means noisy; Rowdy means loud and unruly; Sleepy means tired; and Wealthy means rich.

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

Miserable

Possible Answers:

Ecstatic

Unhappy

Meager

Cheap

Old

Correct answer:

Unhappy

Explanation:

"Miserable" means sad and unhappy.

Example Question #1181 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

DESPONDENT

Possible Answers:

Fairness

Welcomed 

Hopeless

Severe

Threatened 

Correct answer:

Hopeless

Explanation:

To feel "despondent" means the same as to feel sad and hopeless. For clarification, "severe" means intense.

Example Question #381 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IRATE

Possible Answers:

Shy 

Furious 

Scared

Miserable 

Happy 

Correct answer:

Furious 

Explanation:

If someone is "irate" they are very angry or furious.

Example Question #1182 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

HYSTERICAL

Possible Answers:

Too little, too late

Out of time 

Out of control 

Under control 

Just in time 

Correct answer:

Out of control 

Explanation:

Someone who is "hysterical" is out of control. "Hysterical" can also mean very funny or mentally unwell, depending on the circumstances.

Example Question #1183 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

EXASPERATED

Possible Answers:

Displeased

Frustrated 

Munificent

Magnificent 

Gregarious 

Correct answer:

Frustrated 

Explanation:

To feel "exasperated" means to feel very frustrated. For clarification, "magnificent" means glorious and wonderful; "munificent" means generous; "gregarious" means outgoing and sociable.

Example Question #1184 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

EXUBERANT

Possible Answers:

Cheerful 

Languid 

Kinetic

Parsimonious 

Feral 

Correct answer:

Cheerful 

Explanation:

Someone who is "exuberant" is very cheerful, so "cheerful" is the correct answer. For clarification, "feral" means wild, "parsimonious" means not generous, "languid" means lazy and lethargic or slow when referring to movement(s), and "kinetic" means having to do with movement

Example Question #1185 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

LIVID

Possible Answers:

Very sad 

Very happy 

Very angry 

Very calm 

Very sleepy

Correct answer:

Very angry 

Explanation:

"Livid" means furious, irate or very angry, so "very angry" is the correct answer.

Example Question #1186 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

ELATED

Possible Answers:

Depressed

Friendly

Tasty

Jubilant

Frigid

Correct answer:

Jubilant

Explanation:

"Elated" means very happy, so "jubilant," an adjective that means triumphant or gleeful, is the correct answer. "Depressed" is an antonym of "elated" and "jubilant"; it means sad and gloomy. None of the other answer choices have meanings related to that of "elated": "tasty" means delicious or flavorful; "frigid" means very cold; and "friendly" means amiable.

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