Synonyms, Antonyms, and Changes in Intensity - SSAT Middle Level Verbal
Card 0 of 1272
Complete this analogy
Corpulent is to skinny as comely is to __________.
Complete this analogy
Corpulent is to skinny as comely is to __________.
"Corpulent" means fat, so it is an antonym of skinny. In order to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available antonym for comely. "Comely" means cute, so the best antonym is “ugly.”
"Corpulent" means fat, so it is an antonym of skinny. In order to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available antonym for comely. "Comely" means cute, so the best antonym is “ugly.”
Compare your answer with the correct one above
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Prudent is to foolish as frivolous is to __________.
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Prudent is to foolish as frivolous is to __________.
"Prudent" and "foolish" are antonyms. (Prudent means using good judgement.) Therefore, you are looking for an antonym of "frivolous" or a synonym of "prudent." "Sensible" fits! None of the other answer selections work.
"Prudent" and "foolish" are antonyms. (Prudent means using good judgement.) Therefore, you are looking for an antonym of "frivolous" or a synonym of "prudent." "Sensible" fits! None of the other answer selections work.
Compare your answer with the correct one above
Complete this analogy.
Grove is to forest as principality is to __________.
Complete this analogy.
Grove is to forest as principality is to __________.
A "grove" is the name given to a small "forest," a small wooded area. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words could describe a larger "principality." Well, a "principality" is a small, independent nation ruled by a prince. So, the correct answer is "kingdom."
A "grove" is the name given to a small "forest," a small wooded area. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words could describe a larger "principality." Well, a "principality" is a small, independent nation ruled by a prince. So, the correct answer is "kingdom."
Compare your answer with the correct one above
Complete this analogy.
Fathom is to understand as prudent is to __________.
Complete this analogy.
Fathom is to understand as prudent is to __________.
"Fathom" is a synonym of understand, so to solve this analogy you need to determine the best available synonym for prudent. "Prudent" means sensible and careful. For clarification, "foolhardy" means stupid or foolish; "deplorable" describes a person or action deserving of disdain.
"Fathom" is a synonym of understand, so to solve this analogy you need to determine the best available synonym for prudent. "Prudent" means sensible and careful. For clarification, "foolhardy" means stupid or foolish; "deplorable" describes a person or action deserving of disdain.
Compare your answer with the correct one above
Complete this analogy.
Notorious is to infamous as rancid is to _________.
Complete this analogy.
Notorious is to infamous as rancid is to _________.
"Notorious" and "infamous" are synonyms that both describe someone or something famous for the wrong reasons. To solve this analogy you have to find the best available synonym for rancid. "Rancid" means rotten or gross.
"Notorious" and "infamous" are synonyms that both describe someone or something famous for the wrong reasons. To solve this analogy you have to find the best available synonym for rancid. "Rancid" means rotten or gross.
Compare your answer with the correct one above
Complete this analogy.
Placate is to appease as arid is to __________.
Complete this analogy.
Placate is to appease as arid is to __________.
"Placate" and "appease" are synonyms that both mean to pacify or satisfy somebody. To solve this analogy you have to determine which of these answer choices is the best synonym of arid. "Arid" means very dry.
"Placate" and "appease" are synonyms that both mean to pacify or satisfy somebody. To solve this analogy you have to determine which of these answer choices is the best synonym of arid. "Arid" means very dry.
Compare your answer with the correct one above
Complete this analogy.
Belligerent is to aggressive as deficient is to __________.
Complete this analogy.
Belligerent is to aggressive as deficient is to __________.
"Belligerent" is a synonym of "aggressive," so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for deficient. To be "deficient" in something is to be lacking. For clarification, "miserly" describes someone who is not generous; "portentous" means arrogant or self-important.
"Belligerent" is a synonym of "aggressive," so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for deficient. To be "deficient" in something is to be lacking. For clarification, "miserly" describes someone who is not generous; "portentous" means arrogant or self-important.
Compare your answer with the correct one above
Complete this analogy.
Voracious is to greedy as slovenly is to __________.
Complete this analogy.
Voracious is to greedy as slovenly is to __________.
"Voracious" means greedy, having a large appetite. "Voracious" and "greedy" are synonyms, so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices is a synonym of "slovenly." The correct answer is "messy." "Slovenly" means having a messy and dirty appearance.
"Voracious" means greedy, having a large appetite. "Voracious" and "greedy" are synonyms, so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices is a synonym of "slovenly." The correct answer is "messy." "Slovenly" means having a messy and dirty appearance.
Compare your answer with the correct one above
Complete this analogy.
Pristine is to clean as parched is to __________.
Complete this analogy.
Pristine is to clean as parched is to __________.
"Pristine" means completely spotless, immaculate, totally clean without any mess. So, "pristine" and "clean" are synonyms. Which of these words is a synonym of "parched?" The correct answer is "dry," because "parched" means dried out due to heat and lack of water.
"Pristine" means completely spotless, immaculate, totally clean without any mess. So, "pristine" and "clean" are synonyms. Which of these words is a synonym of "parched?" The correct answer is "dry," because "parched" means dried out due to heat and lack of water.
Compare your answer with the correct one above
Complete this analogy.
Congenial is to disagreeable as debilitating is to __________.
Complete this analogy.
Congenial is to disagreeable as debilitating is to __________.
"Congenial" means agreeable, so to solve this analogy, you have to determine the best available antonym of "debilitating." "Debilitating" means greatly weakening, so the best antonym is “strengthening.” For clarification, "diabolical" means evil.
"Congenial" means agreeable, so to solve this analogy, you have to determine the best available antonym of "debilitating." "Debilitating" means greatly weakening, so the best antonym is “strengthening.” For clarification, "diabolical" means evil.
Compare your answer with the correct one above
Complete this analogy.
Prone is to standing as __________.
Complete this analogy.
Prone is to standing as __________.
Since one meaning of "prone" is "lying flat, especially face downward," the first pair of words is a pair of antonyms, since "lying flat" and "standing" are opposites. We need to pick out another pair of words that form a pair of opposites. Since "up is to down" is the only answer choice that consists of a pair of opposites, it is the correct answer.
Since one meaning of "prone" is "lying flat, especially face downward," the first pair of words is a pair of antonyms, since "lying flat" and "standing" are opposites. We need to pick out another pair of words that form a pair of opposites. Since "up is to down" is the only answer choice that consists of a pair of opposites, it is the correct answer.
Compare your answer with the correct one above
Complete this analogy.
Colossal is to minuscule as __________.
Complete this analogy.
Colossal is to minuscule as __________.
"Colossal" is an adjective that means "very big," and "minuscule" an adjective that means "very small," so the two words are antonyms, or opposites, and we need to pick out another pair of words that are also antonyms. Because "night is to day" is the only answer choice in which the two words are opposites, "night is to day" is the correct answer.
"Colossal" is an adjective that means "very big," and "minuscule" an adjective that means "very small," so the two words are antonyms, or opposites, and we need to pick out another pair of words that are also antonyms. Because "night is to day" is the only answer choice in which the two words are opposites, "night is to day" is the correct answer.
Compare your answer with the correct one above
Novelty is to outdatedness as dull is to __________.
Novelty is to outdatedness as dull is to __________.
Since "novelty" means "the quality or state of being new, different, and interesting," and "outdatedness" means "the quality of no longer being useful, acceptable, modern, or current," "novelty" and "outdatedness" are antonyms, and we need to pick out an answer choice that is the opposite of "dull." While "ennui" may look like a good answer choice, "ennui" means "a lack of spirit, enthusiasm, or interest," so while one might feel ennui at the prospect of doing something dull, "ennui" does not mean the opposite of "dull," so it can't be the correct answer. "Sharp," however, is an antonym of "dull" when "dull" is used to mean "having an edge or point that is not sharp," so "sharp" is the correct answer.
Since "novelty" means "the quality or state of being new, different, and interesting," and "outdatedness" means "the quality of no longer being useful, acceptable, modern, or current," "novelty" and "outdatedness" are antonyms, and we need to pick out an answer choice that is the opposite of "dull." While "ennui" may look like a good answer choice, "ennui" means "a lack of spirit, enthusiasm, or interest," so while one might feel ennui at the prospect of doing something dull, "ennui" does not mean the opposite of "dull," so it can't be the correct answer. "Sharp," however, is an antonym of "dull" when "dull" is used to mean "having an edge or point that is not sharp," so "sharp" is the correct answer.
Compare your answer with the correct one above
Generous is to miserly as incorrigible is to . . .
Generous is to miserly as incorrigible is to . . .
Since someone who is generous is not miserly ("hating to spend money"), the two words are antonyms, so we need to pick out a word that means the opposite of "incorrigible." "Incorrigible" is an adjective that refers to people or their tendencies, and means "not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed." While "corrugated" sounds somewhat like "incorrigible," "corrugated" means "shaped into alternate ridges and grooves" and is used with materials, surfaces, and structures. Since "corrugated" is not an opposite of "incorrigible," it can't be the correct answer. "Correctable," however, means the opposite of "incorrigible," so "correctable" is the correct answer.
Since someone who is generous is not miserly ("hating to spend money"), the two words are antonyms, so we need to pick out a word that means the opposite of "incorrigible." "Incorrigible" is an adjective that refers to people or their tendencies, and means "not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed." While "corrugated" sounds somewhat like "incorrigible," "corrugated" means "shaped into alternate ridges and grooves" and is used with materials, surfaces, and structures. Since "corrugated" is not an opposite of "incorrigible," it can't be the correct answer. "Correctable," however, means the opposite of "incorrigible," so "correctable" is the correct answer.
Compare your answer with the correct one above
Complete this analogy.
Ravenous is to satiated as __________.
Complete this analogy.
Ravenous is to satiated as __________.
Since "ravenous" means very hungry and "satiated" means very full, the two words are antonyms. So, we need to pick out an answer choice in which the two words are opposites. While "nimble is to spry" might look like a good answer, "nimble" means agile and "spry" means lively and agile, the two words are synonyms, so "nimble is to spry" cannot be the correct answer. "Facetious is to serious," however, consists of a pair of antonyms: "facetious" means flippant and not treating important issues seriously. Because "facetious" is an antonym of "serious" just as "ravenous" is an antonym of "satiated," "facetious is to serious" is the correct answer.
Since "ravenous" means very hungry and "satiated" means very full, the two words are antonyms. So, we need to pick out an answer choice in which the two words are opposites. While "nimble is to spry" might look like a good answer, "nimble" means agile and "spry" means lively and agile, the two words are synonyms, so "nimble is to spry" cannot be the correct answer. "Facetious is to serious," however, consists of a pair of antonyms: "facetious" means flippant and not treating important issues seriously. Because "facetious" is an antonym of "serious" just as "ravenous" is an antonym of "satiated," "facetious is to serious" is the correct answer.
Compare your answer with the correct one above
Complete this analogy.
Surge is to plummet as __________.
Complete this analogy.
Surge is to plummet as __________.
"Surge" is a verb that can mean a large and sudden increase while "plummet" is verb that can mean a large and sudden decrease. So, "surge" and "plummet" are antonyms, and we need to pick out an answer choice that consists of a pair of words that are antonyms. Because "catch" and "release" are the only pair of antonyms listed as a possible answer choice, "catch is to release" is the correct answer, because just as "surge" is the opposite of "plummet," "catch" is the opposite of "release."
"Surge" is a verb that can mean a large and sudden increase while "plummet" is verb that can mean a large and sudden decrease. So, "surge" and "plummet" are antonyms, and we need to pick out an answer choice that consists of a pair of words that are antonyms. Because "catch" and "release" are the only pair of antonyms listed as a possible answer choice, "catch is to release" is the correct answer, because just as "surge" is the opposite of "plummet," "catch" is the opposite of "release."
Compare your answer with the correct one above
Candor is to falsehood as __________.
Candor is to falsehood as __________.
"Candor" is a noun that means "the quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness," so it is an antonym of "falsehood." That means that we need to pick out an answer choice that consists of a pair of antonyms. While "anger is to fury" might look like a potentially correct answer, "anger" and "fury" are synonyms, not antonyms, so it cannot be the correct answer. "Happiness is to misery," however, is the correct answer, because just as "candor" is an antonym of "falsehood," "happiness" is an antonym of "misery."
"Candor" is a noun that means "the quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness," so it is an antonym of "falsehood." That means that we need to pick out an answer choice that consists of a pair of antonyms. While "anger is to fury" might look like a potentially correct answer, "anger" and "fury" are synonyms, not antonyms, so it cannot be the correct answer. "Happiness is to misery," however, is the correct answer, because just as "candor" is an antonym of "falsehood," "happiness" is an antonym of "misery."
Compare your answer with the correct one above
Hazy is to clear as livid is to __________.
Hazy is to clear as livid is to __________.
"Hazy" and "clear" are antonyms, so we need to pick out an answer choice that is an antonym of "livid." "Livid" is an adjective that means "furiously angry." So, "mad" cannot be the correct answer, because while "mad" and "livid" are synonyms, we are not looking for synonyms, but antonyms. "Pleased," however, is an adjective that means "feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction, esp. at an event or a situation," and because "pleased" is the answer choice that is most nearly an antonym of "livid," "pleased" is the correct answer.
"Hazy" and "clear" are antonyms, so we need to pick out an answer choice that is an antonym of "livid." "Livid" is an adjective that means "furiously angry." So, "mad" cannot be the correct answer, because while "mad" and "livid" are synonyms, we are not looking for synonyms, but antonyms. "Pleased," however, is an adjective that means "feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction, esp. at an event or a situation," and because "pleased" is the answer choice that is most nearly an antonym of "livid," "pleased" is the correct answer.
Compare your answer with the correct one above
Complete this analogy.
Incriminate is to vindicate as __________.
Complete this analogy.
Incriminate is to vindicate as __________.
“Incriminate” is a verb that means make someone appear guilty of committing a crime, and “vindicate” is a verb that can mean remove blame or suspicion from someone. “Incriminate” and “vindicate” are thus antonyms, or opposites, and we need to pick out an answer choice that consists of two verbs which are antonyms of each other. That means that neither “frighten is to terrify” nor “help is to assist” can be the correct answer, because each of those answer choices consists of a pair of synonyms, not antonyms. “Leave” is an antonym of “remain,” however, just as “incriminate” is an antonym of “vindicate,” so “leave is to remain” is the correct answer.
“Incriminate” is a verb that means make someone appear guilty of committing a crime, and “vindicate” is a verb that can mean remove blame or suspicion from someone. “Incriminate” and “vindicate” are thus antonyms, or opposites, and we need to pick out an answer choice that consists of two verbs which are antonyms of each other. That means that neither “frighten is to terrify” nor “help is to assist” can be the correct answer, because each of those answer choices consists of a pair of synonyms, not antonyms. “Leave” is an antonym of “remain,” however, just as “incriminate” is an antonym of “vindicate,” so “leave is to remain” is the correct answer.
Compare your answer with the correct one above
Complete this analogy.
Product is to knockoff as innovator is to __________.
Complete this analogy.
Product is to knockoff as innovator is to __________.
“Knockoff” is a noun that means a less-expensive imitation of a specific product,so we need to pick out an answer choice that describes someone who is an imitator of an innovator. While both “fan” and “copycat” might look like potentially correct answers, “fan” in this context means admirer or devotee , and makes no mention of the fan copying the person they admire, whereas “copycat,” when used as a noun, means a person who copies something, especially someone else's mannerisms. So, because a copycat imitates an innovator just as a knockoff is an imitation of a product, “copycat” is the correct answer.
“Knockoff” is a noun that means a less-expensive imitation of a specific product,so we need to pick out an answer choice that describes someone who is an imitator of an innovator. While both “fan” and “copycat” might look like potentially correct answers, “fan” in this context means admirer or devotee , and makes no mention of the fan copying the person they admire, whereas “copycat,” when used as a noun, means a person who copies something, especially someone else's mannerisms. So, because a copycat imitates an innovator just as a knockoff is an imitation of a product, “copycat” is the correct answer.
Compare your answer with the correct one above