SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Analogies

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #211 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Confound is to frustrate as daft is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Suspicious 

Foolish 

Unkind 

Acrimonious

Debonair

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:

Minor offense

Fish merchant 

First draft 

Spoiled meat 

Gross miscalculation

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:

Augment 

Mislead

Condone

Accept 

Suppose

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 

Timid 

Severe 

Bashful

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:

Messy 

Wanton 

Antagonistic

Clean 

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.

Example Question #41 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Officious is to overbearing as gregarious is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Tight 

Expressive 

Mindful

Domineering

Outgoing 

Correct answer:

Outgoing 

Explanation:

Officious and overbearing are synonyms that both describe someone who is bossy and self-important so to solve this analogy it is necessary to find the best available synonym for gregarious. Gregarious means friendly or sociable, so the correct answer is “outgoing.”

Example Question #42 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Cavort is to frolic as carouse is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Repose 

Plan 

Party 

Frighten 

Mourn 

Correct answer:

Party 

Explanation:

Cavort and frolic are synonyms that both describe joyful, carefree movement so to solve this analogy you must identify the answer choice that most resembles the meaning of carouse. To carouse means to drink and party. For clarification, repose means rest.

Example Question #43 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Plethora is to abundance as pertinacious is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Reformed

Persuasive

Obstinate

Diabolical 

Arrogant 

Correct answer:

Obstinate

Explanation:

Plethora and abundance are synonyms which both mean to have more of something than is needed so to solve this analogy you must identify the best synonym for pertinacious. Pertinacious means stubborn so the correct synonym is “obstinate.” For clarification, diabolical means evil.

Example Question #44 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Maudlin is to sentimental as impecunious is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Mercurial

Destitute 

Impeccable

Garrulous 

Loquacious

Correct answer:

Destitute 

Explanation:

Maudlin means overly-sentimental and emotional, so to solve this analogy you have to find a synonym for impecunious. Impecunious means extremely poor, so the correct answer is “destitute” which also means poor, possessing absolutely nothing. For clarification, loquacious and garrulous both mean talkative; mercurial means mysterious or unpredictable; impeccable means perfect.

Example Question #45 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Copious is to abundant as concoct is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Demand

Accentuate 

Wonder 

Invent 

Liken 

Correct answer:

Invent 

Explanation:

Copious and abundant are synonyms that both mean plentiful, so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for concoct. To concoct something means to create or invent, so the correct answer is “invent.” For clarification, accentuate means highlight or exaggerate.

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