Synonyms, Antonyms, and Changes in Intensity - SSAT Elementary Level Verbal
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Frigid is to cold as sweltering is to .
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Frigid is to cold as sweltering is to .
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"Frigid" means very cold, so "cold" and "frigid" are synonyms. So, to solve the analogy, you need to pick out an answer choice that means the same thing as "sweltering." "Sweltering" means very hot or stifling, so the correct answer is "hot."
"Frigid" means very cold, so "cold" and "frigid" are synonyms. So, to solve the analogy, you need to pick out an answer choice that means the same thing as "sweltering." "Sweltering" means very hot or stifling, so the correct answer is "hot."
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Weary is to tired as tragic is to .
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Weary is to tired as tragic is to .
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"Weary" means very tired, so to solve this analogy you have to figure out which answer choice that tragic is an emphasized version of. Tragic means very sad, so "sad" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "honest" means truthful; and "desirable" means able to be desired, or wanted.
"Weary" means very tired, so to solve this analogy you have to figure out which answer choice that tragic is an emphasized version of. Tragic means very sad, so "sad" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "honest" means truthful; and "desirable" means able to be desired, or wanted.
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Cold is to hot as . . .
Cold is to hot as . . .
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Since "cold" and "hot" are opposites, we're looking for an answer choice in which the two words are opposites. Since "day" is the opposite of "night," "day is to night" is the correct answer.
Since "cold" and "hot" are opposites, we're looking for an answer choice in which the two words are opposites. Since "day" is the opposite of "night," "day is to night" is the correct answer.
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Complete this analogy.
Continuous is to broken as distribute is to .
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Continuous is to broken as distribute is to .
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Both sets of words are antonyms.
Both sets of words are antonyms.
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Myth is to fact as reject is to
Myth is to fact as reject is to
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Both sets of words are antonyms.
Both sets of words are antonyms.
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Temporary is to permanent as veteran is to
Temporary is to permanent as veteran is to
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Both sets of words are antonyms.
Both sets of words are antonyms.
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Loose is to tight as deep is to
Loose is to tight as deep is to
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Both of the sets are antonyms.
Both of the sets are antonyms.
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Dog is to bite as bee is to
Dog is to bite as bee is to
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Both sets are antonyms.
Both sets are antonyms.
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Up is to down as .
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Up is to down as .
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Up and down are polar opposite directions, just like left and right are, so "left is to right" is the correct answer.
Up and down are polar opposite directions, just like left and right are, so "left is to right" is the correct answer.
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Small is to large as .
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Small is to large as .
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"Small" and "large" are antonyms, so we are looking for an answer choice in which the two words have opposite meanings. The best answer choice is "short is to long," since "short" and "long" are antonyms.
"Small" and "large" are antonyms, so we are looking for an answer choice in which the two words have opposite meanings. The best answer choice is "short is to long," since "short" and "long" are antonyms.
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The following questions ask you to find relationships between words. Select the answer choice that best completes the meaning of the sentence.
High is to low as .
The following questions ask you to find relationships between words. Select the answer choice that best completes the meaning of the sentence.
High is to low as .
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High and low have opposite meanings, just as wide and narrow do.
High and low have opposite meanings, just as wide and narrow do.
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Complete the analogy.
Dull is to sharp as .
Complete the analogy.
Dull is to sharp as .
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To complete the analogy, you must determine the relationship between the first two words. "Dull" and "sharp" are antonyms, or opposites, so the answer must be two antonyms. "Dark" is the opposite of light, so that must be the correct answer.
To complete the analogy, you must determine the relationship between the first two words. "Dull" and "sharp" are antonyms, or opposites, so the answer must be two antonyms. "Dark" is the opposite of light, so that must be the correct answer.
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Complete the analogy.
Early is to late .
Complete the analogy.
Early is to late .
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"Early" and "late" are antonyms, or opposites, so the answer must be two antonyms. "Open" is the opposite of "closed," so that must be the correct answer.
"Early" and "late" are antonyms, or opposites, so the answer must be two antonyms. "Open" is the opposite of "closed," so that must be the correct answer.
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Complete this analogy.
Loud is to louder as .
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Loud is to louder as .
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Louder is a more intense version of loud, so we are looking for an answer choice that includes words of varying intensities. The only answer choice that fits this criteria is "big is to bigger."
Louder is a more intense version of loud, so we are looking for an answer choice that includes words of varying intensities. The only answer choice that fits this criteria is "big is to bigger."
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Enlarge is to bigger as reduce is to .
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Enlarge is to bigger as reduce is to .
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"Enlarge" means to make larger or to make bigger. So, to solve this analogy, you need to figure out how you would describe something that you have reduced. "Reduced" means to make smaller, so "smaller" is the correct answer. To help you, "elongate" means to make longer.
"Enlarge" means to make larger or to make bigger. So, to solve this analogy, you need to figure out how you would describe something that you have reduced. "Reduced" means to make smaller, so "smaller" is the correct answer. To help you, "elongate" means to make longer.
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Attractive is to pretty as tidy is to .
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Attractive is to pretty as tidy is to .
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"Attractive" means pretty, so "attractive" and "pretty" are synonyms. So, to solve this analogy, you have to figure out the best synonym of "tidy." "Tidy" means clean and neat, so the correct answer is “neat.”
"Attractive" means pretty, so "attractive" and "pretty" are synonyms. So, to solve this analogy, you have to figure out the best synonym of "tidy." "Tidy" means clean and neat, so the correct answer is “neat.”
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Repulsive is to gross as appealing is to .
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Repulsive is to gross as appealing is to .
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"Repulsive" and "gross" are synonyms of one another because they have the same meaning, so to solve this analogy, you need to pick out the answer choice that is closest in meaning to "appealing." "Appealing" and "pleasing" are synonyms of one another, so "pleasing" is the correct answer.
"Repulsive" and "gross" are synonyms of one another because they have the same meaning, so to solve this analogy, you need to pick out the answer choice that is closest in meaning to "appealing." "Appealing" and "pleasing" are synonyms of one another, so "pleasing" is the correct answer.
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Complete this analogy.
Trip is to journey as yearly is to .
Complete this analogy.
Trip is to journey as yearly is to .
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"Trip" is another word for "journey"; they have very similar meanings and are therefore synonyms of one another. To solve this analogy, you have to determine which of these words is a synonym of "yearly." The correct answer is "annual" because it means occurring on a yearly basis.
"Trip" is another word for "journey"; they have very similar meanings and are therefore synonyms of one another. To solve this analogy, you have to determine which of these words is a synonym of "yearly." The correct answer is "annual" because it means occurring on a yearly basis.
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Complete the analogy.
Smart is to brilliant as nervous is to .
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Smart is to brilliant as nervous is to .
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"Smart" and "brilliant" are synonyms. The only synonym for "nervous" that is listed is "anxious."
"Smart" and "brilliant" are synonyms. The only synonym for "nervous" that is listed is "anxious."
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Complete the analogy.
Thick is to thin as .
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Thick is to thin as .
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"Thick" and "thin" are antonyms, or opposites, so the answer must be two antonyms. "Heavy" is the opposite of "light," (in reference to weight). None of the other answers are opposites.
"Thick" and "thin" are antonyms, or opposites, so the answer must be two antonyms. "Heavy" is the opposite of "light," (in reference to weight). None of the other answers are opposites.
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