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 #43 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

COVERT

Possible Answers:

Trustworthy 

Honest 

Open 

Dishonest 

Secretive 

Correct answer:

Secretive 

Explanation:

Something that is "covert" is highly secretive, so "secretive" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "dishonest" means not honest, and "trustworthy" means deserving of trust or responsible.

Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

EERIE

Possible Answers:

Sparkly

Frightened

Content

Spooky

Aural

Correct answer:

Spooky

Explanation:

Since "eerie" is an adjective that means "strange and frightening," we need to find another word that also means "strange and frightening." While "frightened" might look like a good answer choice because someone might be frightened if they see something eerie, "frightened" cannot be the correct answer because it does not mean "strange and frightening." "Spooky," on the other hand, means "strange and frightening," so it is the correct answer.

Example Question #441 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the answer which is most similar to the word in capital letters. 

WEARY

Possible Answers:

Punctual

Obvious

Exhausted

Cruel 

Peaceful

Correct answer:

Exhausted

Explanation:

“Weary” means very physically tired, so "exhausted" is the correct answer.

Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PROBABLE

Possible Answers:

Uninteresting 

Interesting 

Unlikely

Mediocre 

Likely 

Correct answer:

Likely 

Explanation:

Something that is “probable” is likely to happen. “Probable” is the opposite of “unlikely”; “Interesting” means exciting or holding one's attention; and “mediocre” means average when higher quality was expected.

Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CONTAGIOUS

Possible Answers:

Transmissible

Fickle

Harmless

Quirky

Irritable

Correct answer:

Transmissible

Explanation:

"Contagious" often describes diseases and means able to be passed from one person to another. "Transmissible" means able to be transmitted from one person to another, so "transmissible" is the correct answer.

Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PETTY

Possible Answers:

Significant

Effective

Meddlesome

Trifling

Useful

Correct answer:

Trifling

Explanation:

"Petty" means insignificant in comparison to other more important things or concerns, while "trifling" means unimportant or inconsequential, so "trifling" is the correct answer.

Example Question #48 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PROSPEROUS

Possible Answers:

Affluent

Destitute

Considerable

Humble

Sickly

Correct answer:

Affluent

Explanation:

"Prosperous" means lucrative or successful, so "affluent," which means financially rich, is the answer choice closest in meaning to "prosperous."

Example Question #49 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

FORTUNATE

Possible Answers:

Lucky

Happy

Unlucky

Unhappy

Unfulfilled

Correct answer:

Lucky

Explanation:

“Fortunate” means lucky. To provide further help, “unlucky” means not lucky. The prefix "un-" means not in "unhappy" and "unlucky"; it changes the meaning of the word to the opposite. So, “unhappy” is the opposite of “happy.”“ Unfulfilled” means not fulfilled or not satisfied.

Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SICK

Possible Answers:

Rarely

Healthy

Tolerant

Unwell

Normal

Correct answer:

Unwell

Explanation:

"Sick" is defined as being affected by physical or mental illness. "Unwell" is an exact synonym of "sick," thus making it the best answer! "Healthy" is an antonym of "sick," meaning the two terms are complete opposites. 

Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MENACING

Possible Answers:

Humble

Damaging 

Listen 

Scary 

Direction 

Correct answer:

Scary 

Explanation:

"Menacing" means scary and threatening, so "scary" is the correct answer. To help you, "humble" means modest or not arrogant, and "damaging" means causing damate or hurtful.

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