SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Analogies

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #91 : Part/Whole, Part/Part, Example/Category, And Cause/Effect

Complete this analogy.

Err is to mistake as prognosticate is to _____________.

Possible Answers:

prediction

child

item

film

offering

Correct answer:

prediction

Explanation:

To "err" is to make a "mistake," to do something in error. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine what it is that you make if you "prognosticate." Well, to "prognosticate" is to make a "prediction" about the future

Example Question #92 : Part/Whole, Part/Part, Example/Category, And Cause/Effect

Complete this analogy.

Hypothermia is to cold as __________ is to oxidation.

Possible Answers:

precipitation

mist

rust 

erosion

breeze

Correct answer:

rust 

Explanation:

"Hypothermia" is an extremely dangerous medical condition resulting from prolonged exposure to the "cold." So, if "hypothermia" is caused by the "cold," what does "oxidation" cause? Well, "oxidation" is the process by which something is made "rusty," how "rust" is formed. Additionally, "erosion" is the process of reducing or moving something through prolonged exposure to wind or waves; "precipitation" is rainfall

Example Question #93 : Part/Whole, Part/Part, Example/Category, And Cause/Effect

Complete this analogy.

Gratuity is to beneficial as solace is to ______________.

Possible Answers:

invigorating

condescending

comforting

endangering

frightening

Correct answer:

comforting

Explanation:

A "gratuity" is a perk, some special right or advantage conveyed on someone. A "gratuity" is "beneficial" (helpful, useful), so to solve this analogy you need to determine what "solace" is. Well, "solace" is relief or consolation offered in a time of hardship or suffering. "Solace" is therefore "comforting." Additionally, "condescending" means rude and based on the premise that the speaker knows better than the person being spoken to; "invigorating" means energizing, giving vigor to

Example Question #94 : Part/Whole, Part/Part, Example/Category, And Cause/Effect

Complete this analogy.

Allergy is to sneezing as injury is to __________.

Possible Answers:

disclosing

falling

running

limping

coughing

Correct answer:

limping

Explanation:

An "allergy" is a notable cause of "sneezing," or, in other words, sneezing can be a symptom of allergies. There is a direct cause and effect relationship in this case. So, to solve this question you must figure out what a symptom of an injury would be. Injuries to the leg aerate main cause of a person "limping" or walking with an impeded gait.

Example Question #95 : Part/Whole, Part/Part, Example/Category, And Cause/Effect

Complete this analogy.

Scurvy is to malnutrition as emphysema is to __________.

Possible Answers:

eating 

running 

swimming 

drinking 

smoking

Correct answer:

smoking

Explanation:

"Scurvy" is a disease caused by lack of vitamins and "malnutrition." "Malnutrition" is not having a sufficient supply of healthy or useful food. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these causes "emphysema." Well, "emphysema" is a lung disease marked by inability to breathe. It is primarily caused by "smoking." 

Example Question #91 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Corpulent is to fat as diminutive is to __________.

Possible Answers:

cute 

small 

monstrous 

possessive

big 

Correct answer:

small 

Explanation:

Corpulent is a synonym for fat, so to solve this analogy you need to find the best possible synonym for diminutive. Since diminutive means tiny the best possible answer choice is small.

Example Question #92 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Enumerate is to list as bombastic is to __________.

Possible Answers:

verbose 

lethargic 

laconic 

jubilant 

intransigent

Correct answer:

verbose 

Explanation:

Enumerate is a verb which means to list options and therefore is a synonym of list. To solve this analogy you are therefore looking for the best available synonym for bombastic. Bombastic is a noun or adjective used to describe pompous or long-winded language. Verbose is the correct answer, because it means expressed using too many words. For clarification jubilant means very happy; lethargic means tired or physically drained; laconic means brief; intransigent means stubborn.

Example Question #175 : Analogies

Polemical is to argumentative as serene is to __________.

Possible Answers:

remorseful

whimsical 

peaceful 

sad 

angry 

Correct answer:

peaceful 

Explanation:

Polemical is a synonym of argumentative so to solve this analogy you need to find the best available synonym for serene. Serene means quiet and peaceful.

Example Question #93 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Convivial is to gregarious as amiable is to __________.

Possible Answers:

apathetic 

disrespectful

affable 

wonderment 

ridiculous

Correct answer:

affable 

Explanation:

Convivial and gregarious both mean friendly and sociable. You therefore need to identify which of the answer choices is the best available synonym for amiable. Amiable means pleasant and friendly so the correct answer is affable.

Example Question #94 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Loquacious is to garrulous as prattle is to __________.

Possible Answers:

loopy 

ramble 

circumlocution

expressive 

jumble 

Correct answer:

ramble 

Explanation:

Loquacious means talkative, which is a synonym for garrulous. In order to solve this analogy you have to identify which of these answer choices is the best available synonym for prattle. Prattle is an intransitive verb that refers to idle or childish speech that lacks direction. The correct matching definition is "ramble," which means to talk aimlessly. For clarification, circumlocution means indirect or verbose speech; jumble means mix-up; loopy means crazy or silly.

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