All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #10 : Synonyms: Suffixes
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SIZEABLE
Unused
Wasteful
Unwilling
Rural
Substantial
Substantial
"Sizeable" means substantial, so "substantial," an adjective that means very large, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "sizeable": "unwilling" means hesitant or not willing or ready to do something, as you might infer from the word being a combination of the negative prefix "un-," which means not, and "willing"; "unused" means original or new, or in other words, not used, as you might have inferred from the word also including the negative prefix "un-"; "rural" means located in or having qualities of the countryside as opposed to cities; and "wasteful" means spending or using too much or more than that is needed.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Suffixes From Latin
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EGOTIST
Conceited person
Selfless person
Athletic person
Calm person
Wise person
Conceited person
An "egotist" is a selfish and conceited person. For clarification, "conceited" means self-obsessed and arrogant.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Suffixes From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LEGIBLE
Readable
Humorous
Rash
Intelligent
Energetic
Readable
"Legible" means neat enough to be read and understood, so "readable" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "legible": "intelligent" means smart; "energetic" means lively or possessing a lot of energy; "rash" means reckless or careless; and "humorous" means funny.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Suffixes From Latin
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PACIFY
a baby's toy
soothe
surrender
dismiss
agree
soothe
"Pacify" means to soothe or ease.
Example Question #1241 : Synonyms
Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. You are to select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FORTIFY
strengthen
win
bend
inspire
serve
strengthen
Fortify most nearly means strengthen as in "After the attack, the governor elected to fortify the city".
Example Question #75 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Unify
to order
to extend
to impress
to bring together
to separate
to bring together
"Unify" means to bring together.
Example Question #81 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NULLIFY
Support
Document
Supplant
Service
Invalidate
Invalidate
"Nullify" means to make something invalid or to cancel something, so the correct answer is “invalidate.” For clarification, "supplant" means replace.
Example Question #82 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Reasonable
Irritating
Unfair
Logical
Honorable
Delicious
Logical
"Reasonable" means logical, rational, or possessing reason.
Example Question #82 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ILLUMINATE
Make sad
Make happy
Make unclear
Make clear
None of those mentioned
Make clear
To illuminate something means to shed light on it, to make it clear. The part of the word -lum- generally refers to light or clarity as in illuminate, luminous, illumination, etc.
Example Question #83 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ANTAGONIZE
Ajar
Provoke
Retreat
Barter
Undermine
Provoke
"Antagonize" means alienate or provoke, so "provoke" is the correct answer. "Undermine" means weaken. "Ajar" is an adjective that means slightly open. "Barter" is a verb that means trade or negotiate the price of an item. "Retreat" means withdraw or move back to a previous location.
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