All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1201 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MELANCHOLY
Nervous
Antsy
Somber
Excited
Anxious
Somber
"Melancholy" is an adjective describing an emotion synonymous with "somber." The rest of the answers are all closely related: "Excited," "Anxious," "Antsy," and "Nervous" are all emotions, but they are not emotions related to sadness in the way "melancholy" and "somber" are.
Example Question #1202 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTRAUGHT
Obliging
Agreeable
Polite
Fraught
Pleasant
Fraught
"Distraught" and "fraught" are synonyms describing a person's emotional state, a deeply upset and disquieted one. These words are opposite in meaning to the rest of the answer choices, which all describe pleasant states.
Example Question #1203 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BASHFUL
Shy
Demolished
Carefree
Broken
Blithe
Shy
"Bashful" means shy, reserved, or inhibited. "Broken" means not functional, and "demolished" means destroyed or ruined. "Carefree" and "blithe" both mean happily untroubled and unworried.
Example Question #1204 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUSPICIOUS
Unschooled
Mistrustful
Ignorant
Umber
Dun
Mistrustful
To be "suspicious" of someone or something is not to trust that person or thing. "Ignorant" and "unschooled" both mean uneducated or lacking knowledge. "Dun" is a gray-brown color, and "umber" is a dark brown color.
Example Question #1205 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFOUNDED
Bewildered
Highly intelligent
Ignorant
Benighted
Nautical
Bewildered
"Confounded" and "confused" both mean bewildered. "Benighted" and "ignorant" both mean lacking knowledge. "Nautical" means maritime, which is a word often used to describe sailors or sailing. "Intelligent" and "stupid" are antonyms.
Example Question #1206 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BITTER
Placating
Gleeful
Forgiving
Resentful
Delighted
Resentful
While "bitter" can describe a sharp, acid taste, it can also describe an angry or resentful emotional state. This word is the opposite of "forgiving". To "placate" someone is to soothe or calm that person. "Gleeful" and "delighted" are synonyms.
Example Question #1207 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEFEATED
Expectant
Victorious
Neutral
Demoralized
Quizzical
Demoralized
"Defeated" and "victorious" are antonyms, but "defeated" and "demoralized" are synonyms. "Expectant" means anticipatory. "Quizzical" means puzzled. "Neutral" means taking neither side in an argument or conflict.
Example Question #1208 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MODEST
Precise
Humble
Meek
Pushy
Aggressive
Humble
"Modest" and "humble" mean self-effacing and moderate. "Aggressive" and "pushy" both mean forceful. "Precise" and "accurate" are near synonyms, as are "meek" and "submissive."
Example Question #1209 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIZZICAL
Erroneous
Mollified
Chic
Appeased
Puzzled
Puzzled
"Quizzical" and "puzzled" are synonyms referring to the state of being confused. "Mollified" and "appeased" both mean soothed or placated. "Erroneous" means wrong, incorrect. "Chic" means stylish or fashionable.
Example Question #1210 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIGILANT
Energetic
Curious
Alert
Mystical
Strong
Alert
To be "vigilant" is to be watchful and alert for any possible danger. "Mystical" describes a sense of spiritual awe and fascination. "Energetic" and "strong" are synonyms to vigorous, not vigilant.
All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
