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 #362 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

POTENT

Possible Answers:

Flawless

Disappointed

Idiotic

Weak

Powerful

Correct answer:

Powerful

Explanation:

"Potent" means forceful or powerful, so "powerful" is the correct answer. "Weak" is an antonym of "potent" and "powerful"; it means not having strengh or power. "Disappointed" means upset or not having one's expectations met. "Idiotic" means stupid or foolish. "Flawless" means perfect or without defects.

Example Question #363 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

TORPID

Possible Answers:

Dormant

Dynamic

Active

Functional

Vital

Correct answer:

Dormant

Explanation:

"Torpid" means inactive or lacking energy. While not precisely synonyms, "functional" and "active" have similar meanings. You can eliminate them. "Dynamic" and "vital" are synonyms meaning full of energy. Therefore, the only choice that fits is "dormant," which means inactive.

Example Question #653 : Synonyms

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

FEEBLE

Possible Answers:

Firm

Strong

Weak

Capable

Free

Correct answer:

Weak

Explanation:

"Feeble" is an adjective that means lacking strength. Of the answer choices, "weak" has the closest meaning.

Example Question #365 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

GRUELING

Possible Answers:

Contagious

Diligent

Diligent

Immature

Exhausting

Contagious

Lively

Correct answer:

Exhausting

Explanation:

"Grueling" means very tiring or exhausting, so "exhausting" is the correct answer. "Lively" is an antonym of "grueling" and "exhausting"; it means active or having a lot of energy. "Immature" means child-like, as one might infer from the word being a combination of the negative prefix "im-," which means not, and "mature." "Contagious" means easily spread and usually refers to a disease. "Diligent" means hard-working.

Example Question #366 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FUTILE

Possible Answers:

Pointless

Distant

Purposeful

Endless

Glamorous

Correct answer:

Pointless

Explanation:

"Futile" means of no use or pointless, so "pointless" is the correct answer. "Purposeful" is an antonym of "futile" and "pointless"; it means determined or doing something with a goal in mind. "Distant" means faraway. "Endless" means having no end or limit. "Glamorous" means lovely or alluring.

Example Question #367 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INVINCIBLE

Possible Answers:

Cautious

Humble

Obedient

Weak

Unbeatable

Correct answer:

Unbeatable

Explanation:

"Invincible" means unbeatable. "Weak" means having little power, strength, or energy, so it is an antonym, not a synonym, of "invincible." None of the other answers are close in meaning to "invincible": "humble" means not vain or modest; "cautious" means careful; and "obedient" means loyal and obeying directions.

Example Question #368 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ELABORATE

Possible Answers:

Fiery

Excited

Complex

Undiscovered

Simple

Correct answer:

Complex

Explanation:

"Elaborate" means having much detail or many parts. "Complex" is the best answer, as it means having many parts or details.

Example Question #369 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DORMANT

Possible Answers:

Asleep 

Awake 

Lethargic 

Ominous

Energized 

Correct answer:

Asleep 

Explanation:

"Dormant" means asleep or inactive, so "asleep" is the correct answer. For clarification, "lethargic" means lazy or lacking energy and is an antonym of "energized," which means having a lot of energy, and "ominous" means portentousthreatening, or sinister.

Example Question #1441 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

Absolute

Possible Answers:

Complete

Exiled

Potential

Sturdy

Efficient

Correct answer:

Complete

Explanation:

"Absolute" means complete; Sturdy means strong; Exiled means banned; Potential means a lot of promise; and Efficient means effective.

Example Question #371 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

HAPHAZARD

Possible Answers:

Organized 

Chaotic 

Didactic

Educational 

Structured 

Correct answer:

Chaotic 

Explanation:

"Haphazard" means chaotic and not organized. For clarification, "didactic" means educational or instructive.

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