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 #1081 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

COVERT

Possible Answers:

Dishonest 

Honest 

Secretive 

Trustworthy 

Open 

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 #1082 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

EERIE

Possible Answers:

Frightened

Sparkly

Spooky

Aural

Content

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 #45 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

WEARY

Possible Answers:

Peaceful

Exhausted

Punctual

Cruel 

Obvious

Correct answer:

Exhausted

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1083 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

PROBABLE

Possible Answers:

Likely 

Mediocre 

Interesting 

Uninteresting 

Unlikely

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 #1084 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

CONTAGIOUS

Possible Answers:

Quirky

Transmissible

Irritable

Harmless

Fickle

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 #1085 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

PETTY

Possible Answers:

Useful

Significant

Effective

Meddlesome

Trifling

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 #1086 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

PROSPEROUS

Possible Answers:

Humble

Destitute

Considerable

Sickly

Affluent

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 #1087 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

FORTUNATE

Possible Answers:

Unhappy

Unfulfilled

Lucky

Happy

Unlucky

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 #1088 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

SICK

Possible Answers:

Healthy

Unwell

Normal

Tolerant

Rarely

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 #1089 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

MENACING

Possible Answers:

Listen 

Humble

Direction 

Scary 

Damaging 

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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