SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms, Antonyms, and Changes in Intensity

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #206 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Mimic is to imitate as masticate is to __________.

Possible Answers:

See

Jump 

Hear 

Chew 

Think 

Correct answer:

Chew 

Explanation:

"Mimic" are "imitate" are synonyms that both mean to copy, so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for masticate. Masticate is a verb that means to chew.

Example Question #207 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Inclement is to stormy as ingenious is to _________.

Possible Answers:

Impervious

Magical 

Winsome 

Clever

Threatening 

Correct answer:

Clever

Explanation:

"Inclement" is a synonym for stormy so to solve this analogy you have to identify the best available synonym for ingenious. Ingenious means particularly clever or inventive so the correct answer is “clever.” For clarification, impervious means not able to be penetrated; winsome means charming.

Example Question #208 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Inveterate is to habitual as iniquity is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Promotion 

Justice 

Declaration

Help

Sin 

Correct answer:

Sin 

Explanation:

"Inveterate" and habitual are synonyms that both mean fixed in practice, firmly established. So, to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for iniquity. Iniquity means sin or evil.

Example Question #209 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Euphoric is to elated as predisposed is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Regardless

Poignant 

Wanton

Joyful

Prone 

Correct answer:

Prone 

Explanation:

"Euphoric" and elated are synonyms that both describe deep happiness so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for predisposed. To be predisposed to something means to be prone or previously inclined towards something, so the correct answer is “prone.” For clarification, wanton means random; poignant means deep and meaningful.

Example Question #210 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Dogmatic is to hidebound as raucous is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Winsome 

Unkind 

Noisy 

Antagonistic

Smelly 

Correct answer:

Noisy 

Explanation:

"Dogmatic" and "hidebound" are synonyms that both mean extremely opinionated and rigid in beliefs so to solve this analogy you must determine the best available synonym for raucous. Raucous means unpleasantly loud and harsh-sounding so the correct answer is “noisy.” For clarification, winsome means charming; antagonistic means aggressive or hostile.

Example Question #211 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Confound is to frustrate as daft is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Debonair

Foolish 

Acrimonious

Suspicious 

Unkind 

Correct answer:

Foolish 

Explanation:

"Confound" is a synonym for frustrate so to solve this analogy you have to determine which of the answer choices is the best available synonym for daft. Daft means silly or foolish. For clarification, acrimonious means bitter and hostile; debonair means suave and elegant.

Example Question #212 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Accentuate is to emphasize as peccadillo is to __________.

Possible Answers:

First draft 

Spoiled meat 

Gross miscalculation

Minor offense

Fish merchant 

Correct answer:

Minor offense

Explanation:

Accentuate and emphasize are synonyms that both mean highlight so to solve this analogy you have to identify the best available synonym for peccadillo. Peccadillo is defined as a minor offense. For clarification, gross in this context means obviously wrong; spoiled means ruined or inedible.

Example Question #213 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Calumny is to defamation as delude is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Accept 

Mislead

Suppose

Condone

Augment 

Correct answer:

Mislead

Explanation:

Calumny and defamation are synonyms that both describe the act of slandering or insulting someone’s reputation; therefore, in order to solve this analogy you need to determine the best available synonym for delude. To delude someone means to mislead or deceive them so the correct answer is “mislead.” For clarification, condone means support or allow; augment means increase or add to.

Example Question #214 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Erudite is to knowledgeable as audacious is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Ashamed 

Daring 

Bashful

Severe 

Timid 

Correct answer:

Daring 

Explanation:

"Erudite" is a synonym for knowledgeable so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for audacious. Audacious means bold and daring. For clarification, bashful and timid both mean shy; severe means extreme.

Example Question #215 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Sordid is to dirty as immaculate is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Wanton 

Messy 

Clean 

Antagonistic

Profound 

Correct answer:

Clean 

Explanation:

"Sordid" and dirty are synonyms where in this context dirty means immoral and distasteful behavior. To solve this analogy you therefore have to identify the best synonym for immaculate. Immaculate means clean or without flaws so the correct answer is “clean.” For clarification, wanton means random; antagonistic means hostile; profound means deep and meaningful.

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