Degree and Intensity Analogies - SSAT Upper Level: Verbal
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Which word is stronger in intensity: annoyed or enraged?
Which word is stronger in intensity: annoyed or enraged?
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Enraged. Enraged conveys a far more intense level of anger compared to the mild irritation implied by annoyed.
Enraged. Enraged conveys a far more intense level of anger compared to the mild irritation implied by annoyed.
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Which word indicates greater dryness: damp or parched?
Which word indicates greater dryness: damp or parched?
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Parched. Parched describes extreme aridity, indicating far greater dryness than the moisture present in damp.
Parched. Parched describes extreme aridity, indicating far greater dryness than the moisture present in damp.
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Which word expresses stronger criticism: remark or rebuke?
Which word expresses stronger criticism: remark or rebuke?
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Rebuke. Rebuke conveys sharp, severe disapproval, stronger than the neutral observation of a remark.
Rebuke. Rebuke conveys sharp, severe disapproval, stronger than the neutral observation of a remark.
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Which option best matches an increase in intensity: calm → ?
Which option best matches an increase in intensity: calm → ?
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Frenzied. Frenzied represents a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement, marking a significant increase from calm composure.
Frenzied. Frenzied represents a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement, marking a significant increase from calm composure.
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Which word shows greater intensity: content or ecstatic?
Which word shows greater intensity: content or ecstatic?
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Ecstatic. Ecstatic represents an extreme state of happiness, surpassing the moderate satisfaction of being content.
Ecstatic. Ecstatic represents an extreme state of happiness, surpassing the moderate satisfaction of being content.
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Which word indicates a larger magnitude: drizzle or downpour?
Which word indicates a larger magnitude: drizzle or downpour?
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Downpour. Downpour describes a heavy, intense rainfall, exceeding the light precipitation of a drizzle in magnitude.
Downpour. Downpour describes a heavy, intense rainfall, exceeding the light precipitation of a drizzle in magnitude.
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Which word is more intense: chilly or frigid?
Which word is more intense: chilly or frigid?
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Frigid. Frigid denotes an extreme degree of coldness, more intense than the moderate coolness of chilly.
Frigid. Frigid denotes an extreme degree of coldness, more intense than the moderate coolness of chilly.
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Which word implies greater speed: stroll or sprint?
Which word implies greater speed: stroll or sprint?
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Sprint. Sprint implies rapid, high-speed movement, far greater than the leisurely pace of a stroll.
Sprint. Sprint implies rapid, high-speed movement, far greater than the leisurely pace of a stroll.
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Which word expresses stronger disapproval: dislike or loathe?
Which word expresses stronger disapproval: dislike or loathe?
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Loathe. Loathe expresses profound hatred or disgust, stronger than the milder aversion of dislike.
Loathe. Loathe expresses profound hatred or disgust, stronger than the milder aversion of dislike.
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Which word suggests greater sound intensity: murmur or roar?
Which word suggests greater sound intensity: murmur or roar?
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Roar. Roar indicates a loud, powerful sound, much more intense than the soft, quiet murmur.
Roar. Roar indicates a loud, powerful sound, much more intense than the soft, quiet murmur.
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Which word indicates greater brightness: dim or dazzling?
Which word indicates greater brightness: dim or dazzling?
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Dazzling. Dazzling signifies brilliant, intense light, contrasting with the low brightness of dim.
Dazzling. Dazzling signifies brilliant, intense light, contrasting with the low brightness of dim.
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Which option completes the intensity analogy: warm : hot :: hot : ?
Which option completes the intensity analogy: warm : hot :: hot : ?
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Scalding. The analogy escalates temperature intensity from warm to hot, then from hot to the extreme heat of scalding.
Scalding. The analogy escalates temperature intensity from warm to hot, then from hot to the extreme heat of scalding.
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Which option completes the magnitude analogy: whisper : talk :: talk : ?
Which option completes the magnitude analogy: whisper : talk :: talk : ?
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Shout. The analogy increases vocal volume from whisper to talk, then from talk to the louder shout.
Shout. The analogy increases vocal volume from whisper to talk, then from talk to the louder shout.
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Which option completes the intensity analogy: glance : stare :: stare : ?
Which option completes the intensity analogy: glance : stare :: stare : ?
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Gawk. The analogy heightens looking intensity from glance to stare, then from stare to the prolonged, open-mouthed gawk.
Gawk. The analogy heightens looking intensity from glance to stare, then from stare to the prolonged, open-mouthed gawk.
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Which option completes the magnitude analogy: ripple : wave :: wave : ?
Which option completes the magnitude analogy: ripple : wave :: wave : ?
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Tsunami. The analogy amplifies water disturbance from ripple to wave, then from wave to the massive tsunami.
Tsunami. The analogy amplifies water disturbance from ripple to wave, then from wave to the massive tsunami.
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Which word is more intense in emotion: concerned or distraught?
Which word is more intense in emotion: concerned or distraught?
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Distraught. Distraught reflects overwhelming emotional distress, more intense than the milder worry of concerned.
Distraught. Distraught reflects overwhelming emotional distress, more intense than the milder worry of concerned.
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Which word indicates greater severity: minor or catastrophic?
Which word indicates greater severity: minor or catastrophic?
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Catastrophic. Catastrophic implies disastrous, large-scale severity, far exceeding the small impact of minor.
Catastrophic. Catastrophic implies disastrous, large-scale severity, far exceeding the small impact of minor.
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Which word implies greater hunger: peckish or ravenous?
Which word implies greater hunger: peckish or ravenous?
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Ravenous. Ravenous denotes extreme, insatiable hunger, surpassing the slight appetite of peckish.
Ravenous. Ravenous denotes extreme, insatiable hunger, surpassing the slight appetite of peckish.
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Which word suggests greater tiredness: drowsy or exhausted?
Which word suggests greater tiredness: drowsy or exhausted?
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Exhausted. Exhausted indicates complete depletion of energy, more severe than the mild sleepiness of drowsy.
Exhausted. Exhausted indicates complete depletion of energy, more severe than the mild sleepiness of drowsy.
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Which word expresses stronger fear: uneasy or terrified?
Which word expresses stronger fear: uneasy or terrified?
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Terrified. Terrified conveys intense, paralyzing fear, stronger than the slight discomfort of uneasy.
Terrified. Terrified conveys intense, paralyzing fear, stronger than the slight discomfort of uneasy.
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Which word indicates greater anger: irritated or furious?
Which word indicates greater anger: irritated or furious?
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Furious. Furious represents explosive rage, more intense than the minor annoyance of irritated.
Furious. Furious represents explosive rage, more intense than the minor annoyance of irritated.
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Which word shows greater confidence: hopeful or certain?
Which word shows greater confidence: hopeful or certain?
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Certain. Certain denotes absolute assurance, exceeding the tentative optimism of hopeful in confidence level.
Certain. Certain denotes absolute assurance, exceeding the tentative optimism of hopeful in confidence level.
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Which word indicates greater frequency: occasional or constant?
Which word indicates greater frequency: occasional or constant?
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Constant. Constant implies uninterrupted occurrence, greater in frequency than the sporadic nature of occasional.
Constant. Constant implies uninterrupted occurrence, greater in frequency than the sporadic nature of occasional.
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Which word implies greater quantity: handful or multitude?
Which word implies greater quantity: handful or multitude?
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Multitude. Multitude suggests a vast number, far larger in quantity than the small amount of a handful.
Multitude. Multitude suggests a vast number, far larger in quantity than the small amount of a handful.
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Which word suggests greater force: tap or slam?
Which word suggests greater force: tap or slam?
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Slam. Slam involves forceful, impactful action, greater in intensity than the gentle contact of tap.
Slam. Slam involves forceful, impactful action, greater in intensity than the gentle contact of tap.
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