All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #51 : Qualities And Features
Complete this analogy.
Vision is to blurry as hearing is to ________________.
crass
muffled
obsolete
loudspeaker
radio
muffled
When dealing with vision, something that is blurry cannot be seen clearly. Similarly, when dealing with hearing, something that is muffled can not be heard clearly. Both examples demonstrate a relationship of perception and quality, therefore making muffled the correct answer.
Example Question #52 : Qualities And Features
Complete this analogy.
Malefactor is to ________________ as telegraph is to outmoded.
nefarious
imbecilic
docile
opulent
recondite
nefarious
A quality generally associated with the "telegraph" is that it is antiquated, out-of-date, or "outmoded." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a quality generally associated with a "malefactor." Well, a "malefactor" is is a criminal, someone who does wicked or bad things. So, the correct answer is "nefarious," which means wicked, evil, sinful. Additionally, "opulent" means luxurious; "docile" means tame, domesticated, subservient and under control; "imbecilic" means idiotic, foolish; "recondite" means (of knowledge) known only by a privileged few, arcane, esoteric.
Example Question #53 : Qualities And Features
Complete this analogy.
Nonagenarian is to elderly as braggart is to ________________.
overweening
sinewy
deferential
precarious
acclaimed
overweening
A "nonagenarian" is an old person in their nineties. A quality of a "nonagenarian" then is to be "elderly." Which of these is a quality of a "braggart?" Well, a "braggart" is an arrogant person who brags about themselves a lot. So, a quality of a "braggart" is to be "overweening" (excessively confident, cocky and arrogant). Additionally, "sinewy" means brawny, muscular; "precarious" means dangerous and uncertain; "acclaimed" means widely praised; "deferential" means respectful, being comfortable allowing others to speak or take the lead.
Example Question #54 : Qualities And Features
Complete this analogy.
Friar is to religious as maverick is to _______________.
wizened
ignorant
blithe
unorthodox
cagey
unorthodox
A "friar" is a member of certain religious orders in Christianity, something like a monk. A quality of a "friar" then is to be "religious." Which of these is a quality of a "maverick?" Well, a "maverick" is someone who does not play by society's rules, someone who is "unorthodox." To help you, "unorthodox" means not ordinary, against the usual way of doing things. Additionally, "cagey" means careful and shrewd; "wizened" means showing the wrinkled appearance of old-age; "blithe" means casual, indifferent, showing too little concern for something important; "ignorant" means not educated about, stupid.
Example Question #55 : Qualities And Features
Complete this analogy.
Laceration is to painful as pedant is to _______________.
nominal
fastidious
limpid
posthumous
restless
fastidious
A "laceration" is a deep cut in one's skin. A quality of a "laceration" is that it is "painful." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a quality associated with a "pedant." Well, a "pedant" is someone overly concerned with details or following the rules, a perfectionist. So, a quality of a "pedant" is to be "fastidious" (overly concerned with details and accuracy). Additionally, "limpid" means clear; "nominal" means insignificant; "restless" means incapable of resting, having lots of energy; "posthumous" means happening or awarded after someone has died.
Example Question #56 : Qualities And Features
Complete this analogy.
Chores is to __________ as scion is to prosperous.
reverie
quotidian
laconic
ebullient
pestilent
quotidian
A "scion" is an heir to a fortune, a wealthy individual who inherits their money from the family business. A quality of a "scion" is therefore to be "prosperous," which means rich and successful. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a quality associated with "chores." Well, "chores" are boring, commonplace, mundane, and ordinary, so they can be called "quotidian." Additionally, "pestilent" means deadly, (of a disease) destructive; "ebullient" means excited and enthusiastic; "laconic" means brief; "reverie" is daydream.
Example Question #57 : Qualities And Features
Complete this analogy.
Prevaricator is to evasive as ______________ is to seraphic.
sailor
mountain
convict
demon
angel
angel
A "prevaricator" is someone who frequently lies and tries to talk their way around the truth. A quality of a "prevaricator" is to be "evasive" (seek to conceal the truth through avoiding talking about). So, to solve this analogy you have to determine which of these could be described as "seraphic." Well, "seraphic" means beatific, angelic, blissful. So, the correct answer is "angel."
Example Question #58 : Qualities And Features
Complete this analogy.
Axiom is to __________ as centrist is to moderate.
true
recent
unknown
false
ancient
true
A "centrist" is someone who is neither far to the right or far to the left on the political spectrum. So, a quality of a "centrist" is to be "moderate." Which of these is a quality of an "axiom?" Well, an "axiom" is an established or widely accepted truth. So, a quality of an "axiom" is to be "true."
Example Question #59 : Qualities And Features
Complete this analogy.
Charity is to __________ as corporation is to competitive.
fecund
philanthropic
unwavering
poignant
melodic
philanthropic
A quality commonly associated with a "corporation" is to be "competitive." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a quality associated with a "charity." The correct answer is to be "philanthropic," which means charitable. Additionally, "unwavering" means steadfast, not deviating from; "melodic" means pleasant-sounding; "fecund" means abundant, plentiful, existing in large supplies; "poignant" means making one feel keenly sad, happy, or otherwise emotional, 'touching' and 'moving.'
Example Question #60 : Qualities And Features
Complete this analogy.
Diaspora is to exiled as __________ is to wealthy.
vagabond
boor
ingress
mogul
aperture
mogul
The term "diaspora" is used to refer to a group of people who exist outside of their historical homeland, but still retain a unique cultural, national, or religious identity. A common quality of a "diaspora" is to be "exiled," so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these nouns might be associated with the word "wealthy." The correct answer is "mogul," which means tycoon, a powerful person in business. Additionally, a "boor" is a rude person; "ingress" means entrance; "aperture" means opening, hole; a "vagabond" is a homeless person who wanders from place to place.