All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #237 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Squalid is to wretched as venerable is to __________.
criticized
respected
deified
admonished
condemned
respected
"Squalid" and "wretched" are synonyms of one another and describe the condition of a place as dirty and filthy. To solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for venerable. "Venerable" means respected and, usually old. For clarification, "admonished," "criticized," and "condemned" are all synonyms of one another; "deified" means made god-like.
Example Question #222 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Procure is to obtain as nimble is to __________.
agile
disrespectful
pious
outlandish
cantankerous
agile
"Procure" and "obtain" are synonyms that both mean to gain or get something, so to solve this analogy you have to find the best synonym for nimble. "Nimble" means flexible and agile. For clarification, "cantankerous" means grumpy; "outlandish" means large and excessive; "pious" means deeply religious.
Example Question #101 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Mercurial is to unpredictable as livid is to __________.
pleased
irate
garrulous
nomadic
helpless
irate
"Mercurial" is a synonym of "unpredictable," so to solve this analogy you have to identify the best available synonym for livid. To be "livid" means to be very angry, which is most similar in meaning to “irate.” For clarification, "nomadic" refers to a lifestyle characterized by wandering; "garrulous" means talkative.
Example Question #102 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Merge is to blend as condone is to __________.
remedy
despise
deposit
allude
allow
allow
"Merge" and "blend" are synonyms of one another, so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for condone. To "condone" something means to allow it. For clarification, "despise" means hate; "remedy" means to fix; "allude" means to hint at something.
Example Question #103 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Languid is to slow as choleric is to __________.
irritable
patient
athletic
fast
energetic
irritable
"Languid" is a synonym of "slow," so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for choleric. To be "choleric" is to be bad-tempered or easily irritated, so the correct answer is “irritable.”
Example Question #104 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy
Brash is to bold as obsolete is to __________.
pulchritudinous
corpulent
archaic
portly
comely
archaic
"Brash" is a synonym of "bold," so to solve this analogy you have to identify which of these answer choices is the best synonym for obsolete. "Obsolete" means no longer of any use, outdated so the correct synonym is “archaic” which has the same meaning. For clarification portly and corpulent both describe someone who is fat; comely means cute and pulchritudinous means beautiful.
Example Question #105 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Bewildered is to confused as pact is to __________.
tirade
dispute
argument
agreement
diatribe
agreement
"Bewildered" is a synonym for "confused," so to solve this analogy you have to identify the best available synonym for pact. A "pact" is an agreement reached between two or more parties, so the correct answer is “agreement.” For clarification, "argument" and "dispute" are synonyms; "tirade" and "diatribe" are synonyms. A "tirade" is a verbal attack against someone.
Example Question #106 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Placate is to appease as arid is to __________.
dry
sunny
rainy
frigid
wet
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.
Example Question #107 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Belligerent is to aggressive as deficient is to __________.
lacking
wild
portentous
miserly
outstanding
lacking
"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.
Example Question #108 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Aloof is to distant as fundamental is to __________.
pulchritudinous
essential
absolve
sufficient
menacing
essential
"Aloof" is a synonym of "distant" and is used to describe someone who is hard to reach or affect. To solve this analogy you have to identify the best synonym of fundamental. "Fundamental" means basic or essential. For clarification, "sufficient" means enough; "menacing" means threatening; "absolve" means to remove blame; "pulchritudinous" means very beautiful.
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