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 #127 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Solution

Possible Answers:

Question

Answer

Emotion

Moisture

Dryness

Correct answer:

Answer

Explanation:

"Solution" means answer.

Example Question #128 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Replica

Possible Answers:

Invention

Prejudice

Success

Copy

Poverty

Correct answer:

Copy

Explanation:

"Replica" means a copy.

Example Question #129 : Identifying Synonyms

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

Role

Possible Answers:

Building

Textbook

Continent

Part

Announcement

Correct answer:

Part

Explanation:

"Role" means part.

Example Question #130 : Identifying Synonyms

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

Profit

Possible Answers:

Earnings

Expenses

Loan

Leader

Insurance

Correct answer:

Earnings

Explanation:

"Profit" means earnings.

Example Question #131 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

Version

Possible Answers:

Symbol

Type

Mystery

Opinion

Consideration

Correct answer:

Type

Explanation:

"Version" means one type or one instance of something.

Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

OBLOQUY

Possible Answers:

Song

Compliment

Silence

Insult

Speech

Correct answer:

Insult

Explanation:

"Obloquy" means an insult or abusive language aimed at someone or something. It has the root "-loq-" in it, which means to speak.

Example Question #131 : Identifying Synonyms

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

WRATH

Possible Answers:

Kind 

Rage 

Daft 

Bold 

Loopy 

Correct answer:

Rage 

Explanation:

“Wrath” is a synonym of "rage," because both words describe intense anger. For clarification, "daft" and "loopy" are synonyms that both mean silly or foolish.

Example Question #132 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INCENTIVE

Possible Answers:

Sufficient 

Superstitious

Jubilation 

Outlandish

Motivation 

Correct answer:

Motivation 

Explanation:

An "incentive" is motivation or reason for doing something. For clarification, jubilation is a feeling of extreme happiness; sufficient means enough; outlandish means peculiar or excessive; superstitious means having irrational beliefs.

Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

INFERENCE

Possible Answers:

Celebration 

Superstition 

Emotion 

Conclusion 

Jubilation 

Correct answer:

Conclusion 

Explanation:

An "inference" is a conclusion based on observation. For clarification, "jubilation" is very similar in meaning to celebration, or great happiness; "superstition" refers to belief grounded outside of reason.

Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

DEARTH

Possible Answers:

Lack 

Decent 

Jaunt 

Acceptable 

Unfair 

Correct answer:

Lack 

Explanation:

To have a "dearth" of something means you do not have enough or you are lacking. For clarification, a jaunt is an informal outing.

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