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 #111 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

NAIVE

Possible Answers:

Cosmopolitan

Inexperienced

Sophisticated

Incendiary

Worldly

Correct answer:

Inexperienced

Explanation:

"Naïve" means inexperienced, innocent, or unsophisticated and is the opposite of sophisticated, worldly, and cosmopolitan. "Incendiary" means flammable or intended to cause a fire.

Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

EQUABLE

Possible Answers:

Altruistic

Calm

Charitable

Scatterbrained

Lethargic

Correct answer:

Calm

Explanation:

"Equable" means calm or even-tempered. "Scatterbrained" means disorganized or forgetful, and "charitable" and "altruistic" are both words that describe helping people in need. "Lethargic" means sluggish.

Example Question #537 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EGOCENTRIC

Possible Answers:

Elusive

Selfish

Honorable

Xenophobic

Noble

Correct answer:

Selfish

Explanation:

"Egocentric" and "selfish" are synonyms referring to being self-centered. "Xenophobic" means fearing foreigners, and "elusive" means difficult to find or catch. "Honorable" and "ethical" are synonyms, as are "noble" and "aristocratic." 

Example Question #538 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CONFIDENT

Possible Answers:

Reticent

Assured

Noble

Secretive

Unforthcoming

Correct answer:

Assured

Explanation:

To be "confident" is to be assured of oneself. "Noble" can mean aristocratic or honorable and righteous. "Secretive," "unforthcoming," "reticent," and "uncommunicative" are all synonyms.

Example Question #541 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VILLAINOUS

Possible Answers:

Geriatric

Fiscal

Wicked

Contemplative

Devious

Correct answer:

Wicked

Explanation:

"Villainous" means wicked or evil. "Devious" means deceitful, "geriatric" means elderly, and "contemplative" means thoughtful. "Fiscal" and "financial" are synonyms that both mean related to money.

Example Question #542 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INCORRUPTIBLE

Possible Answers:

Delectable

Honest

Infamous

Notorious

Saintly

Correct answer:

Honest

Explanation:

Someone "incorruptible" is literally incapable of being corrupted but more broadly honest and ethical. "Infamous" and "notorious" both mean well-known for a bad reason. "Delectable" means delicious.

Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

EMINENT

Possible Answers:

Zany

Obedient

Optimistic

Helpless

Distinguished

Correct answer:

Distinguished

Explanation:

Someone "eminent" is prominent, distinguished, or illustrious. "Obedient" and "disobedient" are antonyms, as are "optimistic" and "hopeless." "Zany" means peculiar or eccentric.

Example Question #122 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

GENEROUS

Possible Answers:

Heroic

Magnanimous

Stingy

Valiant

Equable

Correct answer:

Magnanimous

Explanation:

"Generous" means magnanimous, which is the opposite of "stingy" and "miserly." "Equable" means calm and collected. "Heroic" means courageous or valiant.

Example Question #123 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

POETIC

Possible Answers:

Prosaic

Antiquated

Lyrical

Loquacious

Aqueous

Correct answer:

Lyrical

Explanation:

"Poetic" and "prosaic" are typically antonyms, while "poetic" and "lyrical" are near synonyms. "Aqueous" means watery or resembling water. "Loquacious" means very talkative. "Antiquated" means old fashioned or outdated.

Example Question #124 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

ARROGANT

Possible Answers:

Garbled

Haughty

Bragging

Inferior

Compulsory

Correct answer:

Haughty

Explanation:

"Arrogant" means haughty, stuck-up, or inclined to believe in one's own superiority. Someone arrogant may be inclined to "brag," but bragging and arrogant are not quite synonyms. Someone arrogant would not generally feel "inferior." "Garbled" means muddied or distorted, and "compulsory" means required.

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