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 #2081 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

NEBULOUS

Possible Answers:

Dismantle 

Hospitable 

Dovetail

Derelict 

Hazy 

Correct answer:

Hazy 

Explanation:

The prefix "neb-" means hazy or cloudy, so “nebulous” simply means hazy, uncertain, vague. To provide further help, “dovetail” means come together, merge; “dismantle” means take apart; “derelict” means broken down, dilapidated; “hospitable” means welcoming.

Example Question #2081 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

INNOCUOUS

Possible Answers:

Mistaken

Harmless

Perceivable

Dead

Dilapidated

Correct answer:

Harmless

Explanation:

"Innocuous" means harmless. The Latin root word "noc" means harmful. The prefix "in-" means not.

Example Question #131 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

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

PHILANTHROPY

Possible Answers:

Knowledge

Repetition

Charity

Growth

Originality

Correct answer:

Charity

Explanation:

"Philanthropy" is an unselfish concern for the welfare of others. It is also the practice of performing charitable acts. The root word "philos" means love of, and the root word "anthro" means human.

Example Question #132 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

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

VERBOSE

Possible Answers:

Weak

Stingy

Frightful

Glimmering

Talkative

Correct answer:

Talkative

Explanation:

"Verbose" means talkative or characterized by the use of a lot of words. The Latin root word "verb" means word.  

Example Question #133 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

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

CREDULOUS

Possible Answers:

Gullible

Dignified

Imaginary

Ruined

Agreeable

Correct answer:

Gullible

Explanation:

"Credulous" means too ready to believe or easily deceived. Thus, the best choice is the word "gullible." The root word "cred-" means believe.

Example Question #2082 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

PANACEA

Possible Answers:

Remedy

Theft

Degree

Question

Usage

Correct answer:

Remedy

Explanation:

A "panacea" is a cure-all, so "remedy" is the best answer choice. The root word "pan" means all, and the root word "akes" means remedy.

Example Question #2087 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

HETEROGENEOUS

Possible Answers:

Glib

Wise

Orthodox

Same

Different

Correct answer:

Different

Explanation:

The prefix "hetero-" means the opposite of the prefix "homo-." Whereas "homo-" means same, "hetero-" means different. “Heterogeneous” means consisting of different things and is often used to describe mixtures.

Example Question #134 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

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

BELLICOSE

Possible Answers:

Morbid

Beautiful

Hostile

Narrow

Causal

Correct answer:

Hostile

Explanation:

"Bellicose" means hostile or eager to fight. The Latin root word, "bellum" means war.

Example Question #2088 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

INVIGORATE

Possible Answers:

Energize

Exhaust

Relinquish

Offer

Shake

Correct answer:

Energize

Explanation:

Invigorate means fill with health and energy, as you may be able to work out from the "in-" prefix, which is here not functioning as a negative one but instead one meaning to take in, and "vigor," which means energy or liveliness. "Energy" is the closest synonym amongst the provided answer choices.

Example Question #138 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

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

AMORPHOUS

Possible Answers:

Flexible

Audacious

Limber

Vague

Distinct

Correct answer:

Vague

Explanation:

The word root "morph" derives from the Greek for "form," and the prefix "a-" is a negative prefix. So “amorphous” means without form, or "vague." To provide further help, “distinct” means different and easily identifiable; “limber” means flexible; and “audacious” means bold or daring

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