All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #1355 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZANY
Mundane
Ordinary
Eccentric
Humdrum
Succulent
Eccentric
"Zany" and "eccentric" both describe someone who is peculiar, strange, or unusual. This is the opposite of "ordinary," "mundane," and "humdrum." "Succulent" means juicy, luscious, or delicious.
Example Question #1356 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLEXIBLE
Incapable
Accommodating
Edible
Rigid
Demanding
Accommodating
Someone who is "flexible" is able to accommodate others' demands or needs. "Flexible" is an antonym of demanding in some contexts and an antonym of "rigid" in other contexts. "Edible" means able to be eaten, and "capable" means able to do a certain thing.
Example Question #1357 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FAIR
Festive
Defiant
Just
Generous
Magnanimous
Just
"Fair" and "just" are synonyms referring to behaving in an equitable manner. "Defiant" means resistant or uncooperative. "Festive" means cheerful and party-like. "Magnanimous" means generous.
Example Question #1358 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COOPERATIVE
Literate
Improvised
Spontaneous
Productive
Amenable
Amenable
"Amenable" and "cooperative" are synonyms referring to people who are easy to get along with. "Productive' can mean fruitful or prolific, and "literate" means able to read. "Spontaneous" and "improvised" both mean unplanned and unrehearsed.
Example Question #1359 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPULSIVE
Tepid
Episodic
Impetuous
Charming
Mellow
Impetuous
"Impetuous" means "impulsive" or tending towards making quick decisions without much thought. "Tepid" means lukewarm, "charming" means attractive or pleasant, and "mellow" means relaxed. "Episodic" describes something that occurs in isolated episodes.
Example Question #1360 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSERVANT
Alert
Equitable
Polished
Unquestioning
Unbiased
Alert
"Observant" and "alert" both mean watchful. "Polished" means either shiny or refined. To be "unquestioning" is to accept something without doubt or hesitation. "Equitable" and "unbiased" both mean fair.
Example Question #1361 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORCEFUL
Amenable
Lazy
Shrewd
Sweet
Assertive
Assertive
"Forceful" means strong, assertive, and energetic. "Sweet" and "sour" are antonyms, as are "lazy" and "hardworking." "Shrewd" means sharp, and "amenable" means cooperative or compliant.
Example Question #1362 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOBER
Forgiving
Clearheaded
Vengeful
Blind
Doubting
Clearheaded
While "sober" can literally mean not intoxicated, it can more generally be used to describe a clearheaded perspective. "Blind" and "seeing" are antonyms, as are "vengeful" and "forgiving." "Doubting" is a synonym for "dubious."
Example Question #1363 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SHREWD
Sharp
Helpful
Obliging
Ignorant
Vivacious
Sharp
To be "shrewd" is to show sharp, astute judgment. "Ignorant" means lacking knowledge. "Helpful" and "obliging" are synonyms. "Vivacious" means lively.
Example Question #1364 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPRIGHTLY
Logical
Bleak
Boorish
Ferocious
Lively
Lively
"Sprightly" means "lively," energetic or agile.
"Ferocious" means extremely violent or energetic.
"Logical" means reasonable, understandable, or following logic.
"Bleak" means desolate, grim or depressing.
"Boorish" means rude, uncouth, or crude.
All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
