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 #1151 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

WISE

Possible Answers:

Sensible

Pleasant

Happy

Funny

Correct answer:

Sensible

Explanation:

The correct answer is "sensible." "Sensible" and wise are adjectives and both words mean intelligent and reasonable.  For example, one might say, "She made a sensible decision to save her money."

Example Question #1152 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

ARROGANT

Possible Answers:

Proud 

Friendly 

Generous 

Religious 

Kind 

Correct answer:

Proud 

Explanation:

Someone who is "arrogant" is very proud of his- or herself and confident in his or her abilities, so "proud" is the correct answer.

Example Question #1153 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

ENERGETIC

Possible Answers:

Messy

Active

Bubbly

Outdated

Rocky

Correct answer:

Active

Explanation:

"Energetic" is defined as demonstrating or having a lot of energy. "Active" means energetic, so "active" is the best answer choice!

Example Question #1154 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

NAÏVE

Possible Answers:

Sore

Innocent 

Menacing 

Massive 

Kind

Correct answer:

Innocent 

Explanation:

"Naïve" means innocent and easily tricked, so "innocent" is the correct answer. To help you, "sore" means sensitive or in pain, "menacing" means scary, and "massive" means very big.

Example Question #1155 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

SLY

Possible Answers:

Striking 

Helpful 

Wise 

Intelligent 

Cunning 

Correct answer:

Cunning 

Explanation:

"Sly" means sneaky and cunning, so "cunning" is the correct answer. To help you, "striking" means noticeable, and "wise" means very clever.

Example Question #1156 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

DIABOLICAL

Possible Answers:

Humorous 

Good 

Absolve 

Evil

Kind 

Correct answer:

Evil

Explanation:

"Diabolical" means evil, so "evil" is the correct answer. To help you, "absolve" means free someone from blame or guilt, and "humorous" means very funny.

Example Question #1157 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

LOYAL

Possible Answers:

Fearful

Fierce 

Timid 

Late 

Faithful

Correct answer:

Faithful

Explanation:

Someone who is "loyal" is honest and faithful; a loyal person stays by your side through good and bad times. So, "faithful" is the correct answer. To help you, "timid" means shy, and "fearful" means afraid.

Example Question #1158 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

VIRTUOUS

Possible Answers:

Shy 

Evil

Bold 

Wet

Good 

Correct answer:

Good 

Explanation:

"Virtuous" means good, so "good" is the correct answer. A "virtue," which is a positive attribute, is the opposite of a "vice," which is a negative attribute. Kindness is a virtue; dishonesty is a vice.

Example Question #1159 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

DEVOUT

Possible Answers:

Minuscule

Excessive

Pleasant

Religious 

Massive

Correct answer:

Religious 

Explanation:

Someone who is "devout" is very religious, so "religious" is the correct answer. To help you, "massive" means very big, "minuscule" means very small, and "excessive" means too much.

Example Question #1160 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. You are to select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

PERSNICKETY

Possible Answers:

rickets

sneaky

messy

personal

fussy

Correct answer:

fussy

Explanation:

"Persnickety" means fussy or a desire to have things precisely as you wish.

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