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 #24 : Synonyms: Suffixes From Latin

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

HOMICIDE

Possible Answers:

Aggression

Passivity

Theft

Murder

Incentive

Correct answer:

Murder

Explanation:

The suffix -cide means related to killing, and the prefix homi- means related to humans, or to sameness (depending on context). Here it could be said to mean either related to humans or related to being the same, because “homicide” involves a human killing a human, or “murder.” To provide further help, “theft” is stealing; “aggression” is hostility, anger; “passivity” is the opposite of aggression, sometimes calm or weak; “incentive” is motivation, the reason for doing something

Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Suffixes From Latin

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

GYNECOLOGY

Possible Answers:

Treatment of the elderly

Treatment of adolescents

Treatment of children

Treatment of animals

Treatment of women

Correct answer:

Treatment of women

Explanation:

The prefix gyne­- means relating to women or to women’s reproductive systems. “Gynecology” is the medicine that specializes in treating women. To provide additional help, the medicine that specializes in treating children is called “pediatrics.” 

Example Question #91 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

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

FANATICISM

Possible Answers:

Imagination

Delicate

Idealism

Jive

Zealotry

Correct answer:

Zealotry

Explanation:

“Fanaticism” is a fanatic outlook or fanatic behaviour. “Fanatic” means marked by excessive enthusiasm and often intense uncritical devotion. Both words share a link with the root “fan,” as in football fan. “Fanaticism” can also be called “zeal,” which is a strong feeling of interest and enthusiasm that makes someone very eager or determined to do something. If you show “zealous” behaviour then you are full of “zealotry.” To help you “idealism” is the attitude of a person who believes that it is possible to live according to very high standards of behavior and honesty. “Jive” means a type of fast lively dance or music that was especially popular in the early part of the twentieth century; it can also mean informal language that includes many slang terms.

Example Question #1257 : Synonyms

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

LISTLESS

Possible Answers:

Lethargic 

Energetic 

Cheerful 

Vivacious 

Vigorous 

Correct answer:

Lethargic 

Explanation:

"Listless" means lacking energy and enthusiasm and is therefore most similar in meaning to "lethargic." For clarification, the other four answer choice are all loosely synonyms of one another and antonyms of "listless" and "lethargic."

Example Question #1258 : Synonyms

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

Reckless

Possible Answers:

Prudent

Crimson

Careless

Destructive

Disabled

Correct answer:

Careless

Explanation:

"Reckless" means uncareful; Prudent means careful; Destructive means causing damage; Disabled means injured; and Crimson is a shade of red.

Example Question #1259 : Synonyms

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

GRUESOME

Possible Answers:

Wonderful

Middling 

Average

Medicore 

Horrible 

Correct answer:

Horrible 

Explanation:

Something that is "gruesome" is grotesque and horrible. For clarification, mediocre, middling and average are all synonyms that mean in the middle.

Example Question #1261 : Synonyms

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

BENEVOLENCE

Possible Answers:

Desire 

Goodness 

Evil 

Malevolence 

Vice 

Correct answer:

Goodness 

Explanation:

"Benevolence" means goodness; someone who is benevolent is virtuous. For clarification, "malevolence" is the antonym of benevolence and means evil or vice.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Roots From Latin

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

CREDENTIALS

Possible Answers:

Prospects 

Requirements 

Excessive

Qualifications

Misdemeanors 

Correct answer:

Qualifications

Explanation:

“Credentials” are qualities that make a person suitable for a job or task. It is closest in meaning to "qualifications." To provide further help, “misdemeanors” are petty crimes, bad behavior; “prospects” are opportunities; “requirements” are things that are needed; “excessive” means too much

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Roots

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

AUDIBLE

Possible Answers:

Able to be felt 

Able to be seen 

None of these answers 

Able to be tasted 

Able to be heard 

Correct answer:

Able to be heard 

Explanation:

Something that is "audible" is able to be heard. The prefix, aud-, generally refers to sound or hearing, as in audible or audio.

Example Question #2041 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

NEBULOUS

Possible Answers:

Hazy

Alien

Dusty

Astronomical

Definite

Correct answer:

Hazy

Explanation:

"Nebulous" means hazy or indistinct, so "hazy" is the correct answer.

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