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 #416 : Synonyms

Which word can replace the underlined word?

The crisp activity really got the heart pumping.

Possible Answers:

vigorous

slow

boring

None of the above

stale

Correct answer:

vigorous

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1061 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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 #1062 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

INTERMEDIATE

Possible Answers:

Playful

Challenging

Experienced

In-between

Simple

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 #1063 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

UNFORTUNATE

Possible Answers:

Lucky 

Selfish 

Generous 

Unlucky 

Accomplished 

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 #1064 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

AUSPICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Displeasing 

Unfortunate 

Fortunate 

Appealing 

Attractive 

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 #1065 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

BOGUS

Possible Answers:

Real 

Persuasive

Genuine 

Authentic 

Fake 

Correct answer:

Fake 

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1066 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

PARTICULAR

Possible Answers:

Common

Special

Sickly

Strange

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 #1067 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

FANCY

Possible Answers:

Callous

Iconic

Legendary

Decorative

Minimal

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 #1068 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

VORACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Booming

Thirsty

Full

Insatiable

Food

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 #1069 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

ACCURATE

Possible Answers:

Imprecise 

Fast 

Timely 

Slow 

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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