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 #1351 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

PUNCTUAL

Possible Answers:

Punishing

Peculiar

Prompt

Dazzling

Crafty

Correct answer:

Prompt

Explanation:

"Punctual" and "prompt" both mean timely. "Dazzling" means extremely bright or impressive. "Punishing" and "rewarding" are antonyms, as are "peculiar" and "ordinary." "Crafty" means cunning or sly.

Example Question #1352 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

OBEDIENT

Possible Answers:

Woebegone

Gullible

Skeptical

Compliant

Creative

Correct answer:

Compliant

Explanation:

"Obedient" and "compliant" both describe a willingness to follow rules. "Gullible" and "skeptical" are antonyms, and "creative" means imaginative. "Woebegone" means sorrowful.

Example Question #1353 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

IMMORAL

Possible Answers:

Obstinate

Sinful

Loving

Ethical

Stubborn

Correct answer:

Sinful

Explanation:

"Immoral" and "sinful" both mean unethical, the opposite of ethical. "Amorous," a similar sounding word, means loving. "Stubborn" and "obstinate" are synonyms referring to people whose opinions are difficult to change or modify.

Example Question #271 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DIGNIFIED

Possible Answers:

Enthralled

Unenthused

Stately

Rapt

Chronic

Correct answer:

Stately

Explanation:

Someone who is "dignified" is stately, majestic, or even imposing. "Chronic" means persistent, and "rapt" and "enthralled" both mean fascinating. "Unenthused," the opposite of enthused, means not excited.

Example Question #271 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ZANY

Possible Answers:

Mundane

Succulent

Humdrum

Ordinary

Eccentric

Correct answer:

Eccentric

Explanation:

"Zany" and "eccentric" both describe someone who is peculiar, strange, or unusual. This is the opposite of "ordinary," "mundane," and "humdrum." "Succulent" means juicy, luscious, or delicious.

Example Question #1352 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

FLEXIBLE

Possible Answers:

Incapable

Demanding

Edible

Rigid

Accommodating

Correct answer:

Accommodating

Explanation:

Someone who is "flexible" is able to accommodate others' demands or needs. "Flexible" is an antonym of demanding in some contexts and an antonym of "rigid" in other contexts. "Edible" means able to be eaten, and "capable" means able to do a certain thing.

Example Question #272 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FAIR

Possible Answers:

Defiant

Festive

Magnanimous

Just

Generous

Correct answer:

Just

Explanation:

"Fair" and "just" are synonyms referring to behaving in an equitable manner. "Defiant" means resistant or uncooperative. "Festive" means cheerful and party-like. "Magnanimous" means generous.

Example Question #273 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

COOPERATIVE

Possible Answers:

Amenable

Improvised

Spontaneous

Productive

Literate

Correct answer:

Amenable

Explanation:

"Amenable" and "cooperative" are synonyms referring to people who are easy to get along with. "Productive' can mean fruitful or prolific, and "literate" means able to read. "Spontaneous" and "improvised" both mean unplanned and unrehearsed.

Example Question #1359 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

IMPULSIVE

Possible Answers:

Tepid

Episodic

Impetuous

Charming

Mellow

Correct answer:

Impetuous

Explanation:

"Impetuous" means "impulsive" or tending towards making quick decisions without much thought. "Tepid" means lukewarm, "charming" means attractive or pleasant, and "mellow" means relaxed. "Episodic" describes something that occurs in isolated episodes.

Example Question #131 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

OBSERVANT

Possible Answers:

Unquestioning

Equitable

Unbiased

Polished

Alert

Correct answer:

Alert

Explanation:

"Observant" and "alert" both mean watchful. "Polished" means either shiny or refined. To be "unquestioning" is to accept something without doubt or hesitation. "Equitable" and "unbiased" both mean fair.

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