SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : SSAT Elementary Level Verbal

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Rely

Possible Answers:

to depend

to fight

to dance

to fix

to sing

Correct answer:

to depend

Explanation:

"Rely" means to depend on.

Example Question #991 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ALTER

Possible Answers:

Encourage 

Frighten 

Animosity 

Change 

Worry 

Correct answer:

Change 

Explanation:

To "alter" something means to change it, so "change" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "alter": "frighten" means scare; "animosity" is bad feeling towards someone; "worry" means fret or feel apprehension about; and "encourage" means urge someone to work toward a goal or motivate.

Example Question #992 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

AFFECT

Possible Answers:

Illustrate 

Discourage 

Frighten

Influence 

Conform 

Correct answer:

Influence 

Explanation:

To "affect" something means to influence or to change it, so "influence" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "affect": "conform" means follow a standard or tradition; "discourage" means demoralize or make someone feel as if they can't achieve a goal; "illustrate" means draw a picture of or demonstrate a point; and "frighten" means scare.

Example Question #993 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

DEFEND

Possible Answers:

Total 

Protect 

Attack 

Convey 

Timely 

Correct answer:

Protect 

Explanation:

"Defend" means protect, so "protect" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "timely" means happening at the right time, and "convey" means demonstrate or show.

Example Question #176 : Synonyms: Verbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ENLIST

Possible Answers:

Speak

Declare

Help

Aid

Enroll

Correct answer:

Enroll

Explanation:

"Enlist" is defined as to enroll or in the armed services, so "enroll" is the best answer choice.

Example Question #994 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ATTRACT

Possible Answers:

Get lost 

Fall asleep

Get sick 

Send away 

Bring closer 

Correct answer:

Bring closer 

Explanation:

Attract means bring closer or draw in, so "bring closer" is the correct answer. If you are attracted to something, you like it and are drawn to it.

Example Question #995 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

OCCUR

Possible Answers:

Demonstrate 

Glance 

Happen 

Choose

Lie 

Correct answer:

Happen 

Explanation:

"Occur" means happen or take place, so "happen" is the correct answer. To help you, "choose" means pick or select; "glance" means quickly look; and "demonstrate" means show or indicate.

Example Question #996 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

INSPECT

Possible Answers:

Mimic 

Fathom 

Solve 

Examine 

Curved 

Correct answer:

Examine 

Explanation:

"Inspect" means examine or look at very closely, so "examine" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "inspect": to "mimic" someone or something means to copy that person or that thing; "solve" means figure out; "curved" means rounded; and "fathom" means understand.

Example Question #997 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

INFILTRATE

Possible Answers:

Gain access to 

Go under 

Measure 

Cross over 

Be victorious in

Correct answer:

Gain access to 

Explanation:

To "infiltrate" means to enter into a group and spy on it. The closest answer choice to that definition is “gain access to.”

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ELICIT

Possible Answers:

Lecture 

Share 

Draw out 

Contact 

Bring together 

Correct answer:

Draw out 

Explanation:

To "elicit" means to provoke a reaction or to draw something out. (In this context, "draw" means bring forth and not illustrate.) To help you, "contact" means touch or reach out to, and "lecture" means teach, instruct,or criticize.

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