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100 Middle SSAT Vocab questions

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Obedient

"My dog Chester is so obedient because he always does what I say."

a)

amenable

b)

excessive

c)

ironic

d)

inhumane

2.

Contaminate

"After dropping my phone in the puddle, I was sure it was contaminated."

a)

deodorize

b)

decongest

c)

deter

d)

taint

3.

Woeful

"Oh Eeyore, you're always so woeful. Cheer up pal!"

a)

wretched

b)

bloated

c)

dim

d)

animated

4.

Scrutinize

"I scrutinized every part of my essay until I was sure there were no mistakes."

a)

announce publicly

b)

infer correctly

c)

examine carefully

d)

warn swiftly

5.

Confide

"Confide in the Lord and He will guide you. "

a)

judge

b)

entrust

c)

secret

d)

profess

6.

Initiate

"Once we initiate contact, we must make sure they know we are friendly!"

a)

bring to an end

b)

sign

c)

commence

d)

guide

7.

Fortunate

"We are so fortunate to be hearing such great news."

a)

lucky

b)

wealthy

c)

intelligent

d)

poor

8.

Crumble

"The wall had started to crumble, so we simple knocked it down."

a)

eat

b)

stumble

c)

deteriorate

d)

small

9.

Desperate

"I was so desperate to see BTS, I told my mom I'd do chores for a whole month"

a)

hungry

b)

delicate

c)

adaptable

d)

frantic

10.

University applicants are encouraged to regard

the interview as an opportunity, rather than

a(n) ____________________,

a)

exploits

b)

ordeal

c)

accomplishment

11.

Sam spent the evening telling us about his

amazing _____________ when travelling

around the US.

a)

ordeal

b)

exploits

c)

accomplishment

12.

The first _________ he had to overcome

was to raise money to finance the project.

a)

hurdle

b)

adventure

c)

undertaking

13.

It’s nearly 40 degrees at the moment – this heat is _________ .

a)

disqualified

b)

impractical

c)

unbearable

14.

Eli would have won the race, but she was _________ because she didn’t complete all the jumps.

a)

illegible

b)

unbearable

c)

disqualified

15.

Personally, I think his latest book is ___________ . I wouldn't buy it.

a)

unpredictable

b)

irreplaceable

c)

overrated

16.

He didn’t get the job because he was too ___________.

a)

unpredictable

b)

disapproved

c)

inexperieced

17.

When someone thinks that people only care

about themselves, or are insincere or dishonest

a)

tolerant

b)

cynical

c)

sceptical

18.

Someone who is inexperienced and tends to

believe things too easily.

a)

reliable

b)

gullible

c)

naive

19.

someone who is easy to trick because they

believe people too easily.

a)

sceptical

b)

naive

c)

gullible

20.

austere

a)

deserted

b)

cherished

c)

strict

d)

scarce

21.

abundant

a)

insufficient

b)

inadequate

c)

more than enough

d)

not enough

22.

seizure

a)

rapture

b)

taking sth by force

c)

avoidance

d)

cherish

23.

call off

a)

abandon

b)

foresee

c)

put off

d)

cancel

24.

unabashed

a)

shabby

b)

neglected

c)

shameless

d)

enlivened

25.

inadequate

a)

deserted

b)

plentiful

c)

insufficient

d)

analogous

26.

be engrossed by sth

a)

be involved in sth

b)

anticipate sth

c)

refrain from doing sth

d)

abandon sth

27.

refrain from

a)

call off

b)

involve in

c)

anticipate

d)

avoid

28.

rapture

a)

pleasure

b)

sadness

c)

anger

d)

love

29.

In some cultures, the film can be considered .............. . That's why we have censorship.

a)

non-verbal

b)

derogatory

c)

universal

d)

sensational

30.

No sooner had the scandal come in the ......... than the senator left the country.

a)

press

b)

television

c)

editorials

d)

tabloids

31.

These results are not enough to .......... your claims.

a)

enquire

b)

substantiate

c)

retract

d)

urge

32.

This ......., if true, could lead to her resignation.

a)

cue

b)

argument

c)

allegation

d)

row

33.

The attorney asked the reporters not to ______ his client with questions until he had made a statement.

a)

barrage

b)

compel

c)

incomprehensible

d)

sage

e)

vocation

34.

My mother gave me ________ directions that got us lost in the middle of the city.

a)

barrage

b)

compel

c)

incomprehensible

d)

sage

e)

vocation

35.

In some cases, the government will torture spies to _____ them to reveal their secrets.

a)

barrage

b)

compel

c)

incomprehensible

d)

sage

e)

vocation

36.

When I have questions about my courses, I often seek advice from my ______, my college mentor.

a)

barrage

b)

compel

c)

incomprehensible

d)

sage

e)

vocation

37.

Because I love sharing knowledge, I chose to teach as my life’s _____.

a)

barrage

b)

compel

c)

incomprehensible

d)

sage

e)

vocation

38.

The news about our classes next year requiring 5 page papers every week was a _______ concept for us.

a)

aficionado

b)

disquieting

c)

genre

d)

stupefy

e)

unscrupulous

39.

Abdul is a history buff and a World War II ______ who can tell you anything you want to know about the 1940s.

a)

aficionado

b)

disquieting

c)

genre

d)

stupefy

e)

unscrupulous

40.

Rock was his favorite ______ of music, but he also had a secret love for country

a)

aficionado

b)

disquieting

c)

genre

d)

stupefy

e)

unscrupulous

41.

The ________ banker was happy when he foreclosed on the elderly woman’s farm.

a)

aficionado

b)

disquieting

c)

genre

d)

stupefy

e)

unscrupulous

42.

For a moment, it seemed as though the unusual medical condition would _______ the inexperienced doctor.

a)

aficionado

b)

disquieting

c)

genre

d)

stupefy

e)

unscrupulous

43.

Which word means a person who does not act like they have morals and values?

a)

aficionado

b)

disquieting

c)

genre

d)

stupefy

e)

unscrupulous

44.

Which word means something that causes you to feel anxious or worried?

a)

aficionado

b)

disquieting

c)

genre

d)

stupefy

e)

unscrupulous

45.

Which word means to shock someone with something amazing?

a)

aficionado

b)

disquieting

c)

genre

d)

stupefy

e)

unscrupulous

46.

Which word means a type of something (like a book or TV show)?

a)

aficionado

b)

disquieting

c)

genre

d)

stupefy

e)

unscrupulous

47.

Which word means a person who is excited and knows everyting about a certain subject?

a)

aficionado

b)

disquieting

c)

genre

d)

stupefy

e)

unscrupulous

48.

Which word means someone that is all knowing and wise?

a)

barrage

b)

compel

c)

incomprehensible

d)

sage

e)

vocation

49.

Which word means a person feels forced or pressured to complete a certain task?

a)

barrage

b)

compel

c)

incomprehensible

d)

sage

e)

vocation

50.

Which word means something that is not able to be understood?

a)

barrage

b)

compel

c)

incomprehensible

d)

sage

e)

vocation

51.

Which word means being overwhelmed with items or questions coming toward a person?

a)

barrage

b)

compel

c)

incomprehensible

d)

sage

e)

vocation

52.

Which word means a person's desired career?

a)

barrage

b)

compel

c)

incomprehensible

d)

sage

e)

vocation

53.

Don't be so ________. Everything's going to be fine, you'll see!

a)

optimisstic

b)

pessimistic

c)

pessimist

d)

optimist

54.

To suggest that is possible to create a society without crime is a little _____

a)

sceptical

b)

pessimistic

c)

prejudiced

d)

naïve

55.

The only _________ explanation I can think of is that Jenna got the dates wrong

a)

plausible

b)

ingenious

56.

Please don't ______ me with loads of technical terminology. Use plain, simple English!

a)

discriminate

b)

baffle

57.

It's not always easy to ______ someone's suitability for a job just by talking to them in a short interview.

a)

presume

b)

assess

c)

assume

58.

How can the government ______ spending so much on the armed forces?

a)

assess

b)

speculate

c)

justify

59.

Looking at the damage, I would ________ that the painting will cost at least €2,000 to restore properly

a)

estimate

b)

deduce

c)

justify

60.

I don't think you should _______ that a lot of people are going to help you with this project.

a)

reflect

b)

discriminate

c)

reflect

d)

presume

61.

To move liquid around in your mouth to clean your throat

a)

Strut (struht)

b)

Gargle (gAR-gle)

c)

Lurked (lurkd)

d)

Puckered (pUHK-erd)

62.

To walk proudly

a)

Puckered (pUHK-erd)

b)

Slink (slingk)

c)

Strut (struht)

d)

Frayed (freyd)

63.

Hid behind something; existed without being known

a)

Lurked (lurkd)

b)

Devoured (dih-VOURD)

c)

Staggers (STAG-erz)

d)

Frayed (freyd)

64.

Full of folds or creases

a)

Gargle (GAHR-guhl)

b)

Strut (struht)

c)

Slink (slingk)

d)

Puckered (PUHK-erd)

65.

Ate very quickly

a)

Strut (Struht)

b)

Frayed (freyd)

c)

Devoured (dih-VOURD)

d)

Lurked (lurkd)

66.

To move in a sneaky way

a)

Slink (slingk)

b)

Strut (struht)

c)

Frayed (freyd)

d)

Staggers (STAG-erz)

67.

Worn out; falling apart

a)

Strut (struht)

b)

Gargle (GAHR-guhl)

c)

Lurked (lurkd)

d)

Frayed (freyd)

68.

Moves in an unsteady way

a)

Slink (slingk)

b)

Lurked (lurkd)

c)

Strut (struht)

d)

Staggers (STAG-erz)

69.
The babbling at the lunch tables was making such a ______________ that I could not hear my friend right next to me!
a)
racket
b)
babbling
c)
yelling
d)
whispering
70.
Mrs. Chapple tried to _______________ how to do the math problem in Number Corner so that we would all understand the steps.
a)
demonstrate
b)
solve
c)
incorrectly
d)
shout
71.
"I Carly" used to __________________ me as my favorite show, but now I find Zendaya's new spy show much more fun!
a)
entertain
b)
bore
c)
scare
d)
exhaust
72.
I considered how to ask my parents to let me spend the night at my friend's house.
"Considered" means:
a)
thought about
b)
imagine
c)
sang
d)
was confused
73.
My position on the football team is quarterback so I have to throw the football accurately and straight. "Position" means:
a)
role/job
b)
Mr. Yepson
c)
ownership
d)
name
74.
The worker from the cable company was ________________ our new TV system so we can now watch all Sponge Bob shows, all day long!
a)
installing
b)
taking out
c)
destroying
d)
confusing
75.
One _______________ of practicing your multiplication facts is by playing the card game "War" with a friend.
a)
method
b)
game
c)
show
d)
meal
76.
I hardly heard Mr. Yepson teaching because Mrs. Chapple kept plugging up my ears with her fingers! "Hardly" means:
a)
barely
b)
clearly
c)
never
d)
listened
77.

What is "Avarice"?

a)

Unrestrained by convention or propriety

b)

requiring secret or mysterious knowledge

c)

Liveliness or eagerness

d)

Reprehensible acquisitiveness, insatiable desire for wealth

78.

What is "Brusque"?

a)

Rudely abrupt or blunt in speech or manner

b)

Emotionally hardened

c)

Careful to consider potential consequences and avoid risk

d)

diffusing warmth and friendliness

79.

What does "Chide" mean?

a)

Make peace with

b)

Scold or reprimand severely or angrily

c)

Agree or express agreement

d)

The quality of being honest and straightforward

80.

What does "Confidant" mean?

a)

Treat or speak of with contempt

b)

The feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself

c)

Someone to whom private matters are told

d)

Increasing by successive addition

81.

What does "Feral" mean?

a)

Wild and menacing

b)

A state of deep-seated ill-will

c)

Careful to consider potential consequences and avoid risk

d)

Secret and sly or sordid

82.

What does "Innate" mean?

a)

A state of extreme dishonor

b)

Limit the range or extent of

c)

Incapable of being appeased or pacified

d)

Present at birth but not necessarily hereditary

83.

What does "Morose" mean?

a)

Showing a brooding ill humor

b)

A state of extreme dishonor

c)

Marked by precise accordance with details

d)

Impossible to satisfy

84.

What is "Novice"?

a)

Rudely abrupt or blunt in speech or manner

b)

Someone new to a field or activity

c)

Lacking conscious awareness of

d)

diffusing warmth and friendliness

85.

What is "Obtuse"?

a)

attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

b)

of an angle, between 90 and 180 degrees, also annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand

c)

Lacking conscious awareness of

d)

Attractively old fashioned

86.

What does it mean to "Vex"?

a)

Disturb, especially by minor irritations

b)

Refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid

c)

Improve the appearance or functionality of

d)

The act of examining or reading carefully

87.

I'll only be working here for a couple of weeks. I'm a __________ worker.

a)

timely

b)

seasonal

c)

temporary

d)

obsolete

88.

It couldn't have happened at a better time! What a ___________ arrival.

a)

timely

b)

seasonal

c)

temporary

d)

obsolete

89.

It depends on the time of the year. It's a __________ problem.

a)

timely

b)

seasonal

c)

temporary

d)

obsolete

90.

I get to work at nine o'clock on the dot every day. I try to be __________

a)

timely

b)

seasonal

c)

temporary

d)

punctual

91.

We both said it a exactly the same time. Our answer was ___________.

a)

overdue

b)

provisional

c)

simultaneous

d)

obsolete

92.

We can't use that software on our new computers. It's ___________.

a)

overdue

b)

provisional

c)

simultaneous

d)

obsolete

93.

It's the first draft of the text. We can change it later if we want. It's only ___________.

a)

overdue

b)

provisional

c)

simultaneous

d)

obsolete

94.

They should have sent that to us ages ago. It's long ______________.

a)

overdue

b)

provisional

c)

simultaneous

d)

obsolete

95.

We live in a/an __________ of mass communication.

a)

millennium

b)

spell

c)

era

d)

century

96.

After a short ___________ of being unemployed, I decided to set up my own business.

a)

millennium

b)

spell

c)

era

d)

century

97.

It was in the twentieth ___________ that humans first developed nuclear weapons.

a)

millennium

b)

spell

c)

era

d)

century

98.

Despite advances in technology, no human being will ever live for a ____________ in my opinion.

a)

millennium

b)

spell

c)

era

d)

century

99.

The council is planning to increase the ___________ of buses to the city centre.

a)

span

b)

stint

c)

phase

d)

frequency

100.

I did a brief _________ in the navy, and then I decided it wasn't for me.

a)

span

b)

stint

c)

phase

d)

frequency