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 #1238 : Identifying Synonyms

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

LURCHING

Possible Answers:

Introductory

Shouting

Staggering

Perilous

Gliding

Correct answer:

Staggering

Explanation:

To "lurch" is to stagger or to make unsteady, uncontrolled movements. "Lurching" is a near antonym to gliding, which means sliding or floating along smoothly. "Introductory" is the adjective form of introduction, and "perilous" means dangerous.

Example Question #1431 : Synonyms

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

PERIPHERAL

Possible Answers:

Optical

Central

On the outskirts

Misunderstood

Comprehensive

Correct answer:

On the outskirts

Explanation:

"Peripheral" describes the outer edges or boundaries of something. This is an antonym for "central," which means at the middle of something. "Optical" is a word describing vision or the eyes, and while peripheral vision is a type of vision, peripheral itself does not specifically refer to vision. "Misunderstood" and "comprehensive" are opposite concepts.

Example Question #1432 : Synonyms

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

PROMENADED

Possible Answers:

Haphazard

Strolled

Aimed

Marching

Precise

Correct answer:

Strolled

Explanation:

To "promenade" is to stroll or take a leisurely walk. "Promenading" is a more aimless activity than "aiming" or "marching," both of which are direct movements. "Imprecise" and "haphazard" are synonyms.

Example Question #1431 : Synonyms

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

PLUMMETING

Possible Answers:

Gliding

Tactile

Rising

Falling

Visual

Correct answer:

Falling

Explanation:

To "plummet" is to fall rapidly. It's an antonym of "rising." "Visual" is the adjective form of "vision," and "tactile" is the adjective form of "touch." To "glide" is to slide along smoothly.

Example Question #1432 : Synonyms

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

ELDERLY

Possible Answers:

Junior

Aged

Elementary

Fresh

Ornamental

Correct answer:

Aged

Explanation:

"Elderly" and "aged" both refer to someone who is advanced in age or old. The other words do not share this meaning. Consider that the words "elementary," "junior, and "freshman" are all related to each other. The word "ornamental" refers to an item that is decorative.

Example Question #1433 : Synonyms

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

UNDERGROUND

Possible Answers:

Buoyant

Hovering

Afloat

Subterranean

Drifting

Correct answer:

Subterranean

Explanation:

The words "underground" and "subterranean" are synonyms. The other words actually have meanings contrary to the word "underground." "Buoyant," for example, refers to something that floats on top of liquid.

Example Question #1434 : Synonyms

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

PRIMARY

Possible Answers:

Last

First

Average

Uncommon

Least

Correct answer:

First

Explanation:

The adjective "primary" generally means occurring first or of the greatest importance. The noun "primary" refers to an election to determine the representatives of the various political parties

Example Question #1435 : Synonyms

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

INDIGENOUS

Possible Answers:

Farfetched

Foreign

Native

Terrestrial

Alien

Correct answer:

Native

Explanation:

The adjective "indigenous" means native to a certain country or region. Additionally, "farfetched" means implausible, not likely to happen; "terrestrial" means of or related to the Earth; "alien" means foreign, unfamiliar, or from another planet; "foreign" means from a different country, not familiar.

Example Question #1436 : Synonyms

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

CALLOW

Possible Answers:

Craven

Irresolute

Immature

Merry

Wicked

Correct answer:

Immature

Explanation:

The adjective "callow" is generally used to refer to young people and teenagers, it means immature, juvenile and lacking experience. Additionally, "merry" means happy, cheerful; "wicked" means evil, bad-natured; "craven" means cowardly and pathetic; "irresolute" means uncertain, unsure of oneself.

Example Question #1437 : Synonyms

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

DEFT

Possible Answers:

Two 

Strong 

Light 

Skillful 

Rough 

Correct answer:

Skillful 

Explanation:

The correct answer is "skillful." 

"Deft" is an adjective that is defined as quick and skillful one's movement (mainly the hands).

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