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 #21 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Which word can replace the underlined word?

The crisp activity really got the heart pumping.

Possible Answers:

vigorous

stale

slow

boring

None of the above

Correct answer:

vigorous

Explanation:

"Vigorous" can replace "crisp" to maintain a similar meaning.

Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

EASY

Possible Answers:

Fancy

Effortless

Difficult

Bold

Regulated

Correct answer:

Effortless

Explanation:

"Easy" is defined as achieved without great effort, so "effortless" is our best answer choice, as it has the same meaning. "Difficult" is an antonym, or opposite, of "easy."

Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

INTERMEDIATE

Possible Answers:

Playful

In-between

Simple

Challenging

Experienced

Correct answer:

In-between

Explanation:

"Intermediate" means having to do with a middle level, difficulty, or step of something, so "in-between" is the correct answer.

Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

UNFORTUNATE

Possible Answers:

Accomplished 

Selfish 

Lucky 

Unlucky 

Generous 

Correct answer:

Unlucky 

Explanation:

"Unfortunate" means not fortunate, as you might be able to figure out from the word including the negative prefix "un-," which means not. Since "fortunate" is a synonym of "lucky," "unfortunate" means not lucky, and "unlucky" is the correct answer. To help you, someone who is "accomplished" is experienced or talented at a certain activity.

Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

AUSPICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Unfortunate 

Appealing 

Attractive 

Displeasing 

Fortunate 

Correct answer:

Fortunate 

Explanation:

"Auspicious" means fortunate or lucky, so "fortunate" is the correct answer. To help you, something that is "appealing" is desirable, "attractive" means good-looking, "unfortunate" means unlucky, and "displeasing" means causing someone not to be happy or not enjoyable.

Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

BOGUS

Possible Answers:

Fake 

Persuasive

Genuine 

Real 

Authentic 

Correct answer:

Fake 

Explanation:

Bogus means not real or fake. It is an antonym, or opposite, of "genuine," "real," and "authentic."

Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

PARTICULAR

Possible Answers:

Common

Strange

Sickly

Special

Correct answer:

Special

Explanation:

The answer is "specific." "Specific" and "particular" are adjectives that mean exact or precise, especially when referring to one option that is in some way distinct from many choices. For example, "I like most kinds of cookies, but chocolate chip cookies are my particular favorite."

Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

FANCY

Possible Answers:

Iconic

Decorative

Minimal

Legendary

Callous

Correct answer:

Decorative

Explanation:

"Fancy" is defined as elaborate in structure or design. "Complex" is defined as complicated or elaborate, so "complex" is our best answer choice! "Minimal" is an antonym of "fancy," meaning the two words are opposites.

Example Question #1061 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

VORACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Food

Booming

Thirsty

Insatiable

Full

Correct answer:

Insatiable

Explanation:

"Voracious" is defined as desiring or consuming lots of food, so "insatiable," which means unable to be fulfilled or satisfied and can describe someone's appetite, is the correct answer!

Example Question #1062 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

ACCURATE

Possible Answers:

Timely 

Slow 

Fast 

Imprecise 

Exact 

Correct answer:

Exact 

Explanation:

"Accurate" means correctly measured, exact, or precise, so "exact" is the correct answer. To help you, "imprecise" means not accurate, and "timely" means occurring at the right time.

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