SSAT Middle Level Verbal : SSAT Middle Level Verbal

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #487 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ENIGMATIC

Possible Answers:

Mischievous 

Stupid

Puzzling

Deceitful

Untrustworthy

Correct answer:

Puzzling

Explanation:

"Enigmatic" means "puzzling" or mysterious.

"Deceitful" means prone to lying or deceit.

"Mischievous" means maliciously or playfully annoying.

"Stupid" means lacking ordinary mental quickness.

"Untrustworthy" means not deserving or trust or confidence.

Example Question #488 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

UNSCRUPULOUS

Possible Answers:

Cruel

Devout

Without conscience

Stern

Malicious

Correct answer:

Without conscience

Explanation:

"Unscrupulous" means "without conscience" or unprincipled.

"Stern" means strict, harsh, or uncompromising.

"Cruel" means willfully or knowingly causing pain or distress to others.

"Malicious" means intentionally harmful or spiteful.

"Devout" means sincerely religious, earnest, pious.

Example Question #489 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

COURTEOUS

Possible Answers:

Princely

Exuberant

Polite

Flirtatious

Restrained

Correct answer:

Polite

Explanation:

"Courteous" means "polite," well mannered or respectful.

None of the other words are synonyms of courteous:

"Exuberant" means to be filled with excitement.

"Flirtatious" means to suggest playful attraction to someone.

"Princely" means splendid or related to a prince.

"Restrained" means unemotional, moderate and reserved.

Example Question #490 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

FICKLE

Possible Answers:

Steadfast in one's beliefs

Musical

Frequently changing loyalties

Stoic

Sentimental

Correct answer:

Frequently changing loyalties

Explanation:

"Fickle" means frequently changing loyalties, interests or allegiances.

"Sentimental" means predisposed to feeling tender, sad, or nostalgic. "Stoic" means experiencing pain or hardship without showing your feelings. "Musical" means related to music, or melodious. "Steadfast" in one's beliefs means committed to your beliefs.

Example Question #491 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ZEALOUS

Possible Answers:

Very passionate

Quirky

Ornery

Crazed

Jealous

Correct answer:

Very passionate

Explanation:

"Zealous" is an adjective that refers to a person who is "very passionate" or is fanatical or extremely committed to some cause. 

"Ornery" means bad tempered, grouchy and headstrong. "Quirky" means peculiar or having unusual qualities. "Crazed" means insane or very excited. "Jealous" means being envious of someone because of his or her desirable traits or advantages. 

Example Question #492 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MEEK

Possible Answers:

Attractive

Kind

Garrulous

Belligerent

Submissive

Correct answer:

Submissive

Explanation:

"Meek" is an adjective which means submissive, quiet or the quality of being easily imposed on.

"Garrulous" means excessively chatty. "Attractive" means sensorily pleasing. "Kind" means being benevolent or good. "Belligerent" means being hostile and malicious. 

Example Question #493 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

TACTFUL

Possible Answers:

Generous

Polite

Spirited

Reliable

Cruel

Correct answer:

Polite

Explanation:

"Tactful" means polite or diplomatic when dealing with other people.

"Generous" means ready to give more money or time than expected. "Reliable" means dependable or consistently good quality. "Cruel" means intentionally causing suffering and not feeling remorse. "Spirited" means energetic, enthusiastic and vivacious.

Example Question #494 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DIDACTIC

Possible Answers:

Studious

Emboldened

Overly instructive

Dexterous

Boring

Correct answer:

Overly instructive

Explanation:

"Didactic" means overly instructive or prone to teaching and explaining

None of the other words are synonymous with didactic.

'Emboldened' means made brave or made bolder.

"Studious" is the trait of enjoying studying and being an intellectual. While studious is related to the concept of being didactic, they are not synonymous.

"Boring" means not interesting, or something that does not hold your attention.

"Dexterous" means agile or skillful with your hands.

Example Question #495 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

INSOLENT

Possible Answers:

Vapid 

Distrustful 

Reverent 

Mild-mannered 

Disrespectful 

Correct answer:

Disrespectful 

Explanation:

Insolence refers to disobedience, and insolent is the corresponding adjective. It can also be described as showing disrespect. A "reverent" attitude would be roughly opposite to an "insolent" one.

Example Question #496 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

COMBATIVE

Possible Answers:

Romantic

Excessive

Aggressive

Filthy

Broken

Correct answer:

Aggressive

Explanation:

Combative means aggressive, eager to engage in combat, and ready to fight. Excessive means too much. Filthy means very dirty or grimy. When it's not capitalized, romantic means loving or characterized by love. Broken means not working or functioning.

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