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
Antsy
Excited
Anxious
Nervous
Somber
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
Fraught
Pleasant
Polite
Agreeable
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
Blithe
Broken
Carefree
Shy
Demolished
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
Ignorant
Unschooled
Umber
Dun
Mistrustful
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
Benighted
Highly intelligent
Bewildered
Ignorant
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
Resentful
Forgiving
Placating
Delighted
Gleeful
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
Quizzical
Victorious
Neutral
Demoralized
Expectant
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
Aggressive
Pushy
Humble
Meek
Precise
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
Chic
Erroneous
Puzzled
Appeased
Mollified
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 #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIGILANT
Curious
Alert
Strong
Mystical
Energetic
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.
Certified Tutor
All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
