All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 :Ssat Middle Level Verbal
A synonym of “warrant” is __________.
enervate
surge
需求
deserve
deny
deserve
“Warrant” is a word that can be used as a noun or a verb, but because all of the potential answer choices are verbs, we will need to consider “warrant” as a verb. When used as a verb, “warrant” can mean “justify or necessitate a certain course of action.” So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “justify” or “guarantee.” That means that “deny” cannot be the correct answer, because “deny” can mean “state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of” a meaning very distant from that of “warrant.” “Deserve,” however, is a verb that means “do something or have or show qualities worthy of reward or punishment,” and because “deserve” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “warrant,” “deserve” is the correct answer.
Example Question #2 :Ssat Middle Level Verbal
A synonym of “enunciate” is __________.
provoke
articulate
sing
belch
murmur
articulate
“Enunciate” is a verb that can mean “say or pronounce clearly,” “express something in clear or definite terms,” or “proclaim.” So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “say clearly,” “express something in clear or definite terms,” or “proclaim.” That means that “murmur” cannot be the correct answer, because “murmur,” when used as a verb, means “say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “enunciate.” “Articulate,” however, when used as a verb, can mean “pronounce something clearly and distinctly,” and because “articulate” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “enunciate,” “articulate” is the correct answer.
Example Question #3 :Ssat Middle Level Verbal
A synonym of “ubiquitous” is __________.
potential
ominous
cold
pervasive
limited
pervasive
“无处不在”是一个形容词,意思是“发现夏娃rywhere,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “found everywhere.” That means that “limited” cannot be the correct answer, because “limited” can mean “few, small, or short,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “ubiquitous.” “Pervasive,” however, is an adjective that is used especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect and means “spreading widely throughout an area,” and because “pervasive” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “ubiquitous,” “pervasive” is the correct answer.
Example Question #4 :Ssat Middle Level Verbal
A synonym of “captivate” is __________.
disgust
emit
forget
mesmerize
invite
mesmerize
“Captivate” is a verb that means “attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “charm.” That means that “disgust” cannot be the correct answer, because “disgust,” when used as a verb, means “cause someone to feel revulsion or profound disapproval,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “captivate.” “Mesmerize,” however, is a verb that means “hold the attention of someone to the exclusion of all else,” and because “mesmerize” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “captivate,” “mesmerize” is the correct answer.
Example Question #5 :Ssat Middle Level Verbal
A synonym of “frequent” is __________.
profound
tentative
destructive
occasional
recurrent
recurrent
“Frequent” is an adjective that can mean “occurring or done on many occasions,” “doing something often; habitual,” when used of a person, or “found at short distances apart.” So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “occurring in quick succession,” “habitual,” or “found at short distances apart.” That means that “occasional” cannot be the correct answer, because “occasional” means “occurring, appearing, or done infrequently and irregularly,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “frequent.” “Recurrent,” however, is an adjective that means “occurring often or repeatedly,” and because “recurrent” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “frequent,” “recurrent” is the correct answer.
Example Question #6 :Ssat Middle Level Verbal
A synonym of “beleaguer” is __________.
intend
ease
需求
suggest
trouble
trouble
“Beleaguer” is a verb that can mean either “lay siege to” or “beset with difficulties,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “lay siege to” or “beset with difficulties.” That means that “ease” cannot be the correct answer, because “ease,” when used as a verb, means “make less serious or severe,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “beleaguer.” “Trouble,” however, when used as a verb, means “cause distress or anxiety to,” and because “trouble” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “beleaguer,” “trouble” is the correct answer.
Example Question #7 :Ssat Middle Level Verbal
The following question consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. You are to select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENIGMATIC
impolite
mysterious
definite
superb
occasional
mysterious
"Enigmatic" most nearly meansmysterious, as in "When Harry was unexpectedly announced the winner of the race, he accepted his prize with an enigmatic smile."
Example Question #8 :Ssat Middle Level Verbal
The following question consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. You are to select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NOTICEABLE
misused
vast
distinct
general
humble
distinct
"Noticeable" most nearly meansdistinct,evident, clear or apparent, as in "The noticeable increase in staff led to better customer service during check out."
Example Question #9 :Ssat Middle Level Verbal
The following question consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. You are to select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VALIANT
proper
competent
dimpled
heroic
shadowy
heroic
"Valiant" most nearly meansheroic or very brave, as in "The soldier charged the battle line with valiant enthusiasm."
Example Question #10 :Ssat Middle Level Verbal
The following question consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. You are to select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NONCHALANT
plain
functional
profitable
unconcerned
whimsical
unconcerned
"Nonchalant" most nearly meansunconcerned, appearing casually calm and relaxed, as in "The student's nonchalant answer to the question displayed that he knew that material and was ready for the test."
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