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 #60 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

CLEVER

Possible Answers:

Wily

Incapable

Sly

Classical

Intelligent

Correct answer:

Intelligent

Explanation:

"Clever" means quick to understand and learn new ideas. "Intelligent," which means intuitive and quick-witted, is the best synonym of "clever."

Incorrect Answers:

"Incapable" means unable to do something.

"Classical" refers to a traditional or long-standing style.

"Wily" means deceitful.

"Sly" involves having cunning and deceitful nature, and is a synonym of "wily."

Example Question #1191 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Synonyms: select the word that most closely matches.

Cheerful

Possible Answers:

Upset

Happy

Sad

Unlucky

Tired

Correct answer:

Happy

Explanation:

Cheerful and happy both relate to ones mood being in high spirits. 

Example Question #1192 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?

She was so jubilant she jumped into the air.  

Possible Answers:

annoyed

sad

happy

None of the above

angry

Correct answer:

happy

Explanation:

Both jubliant and happy allow for the sentence to maintain it's meaning. 

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Fearful

Possible Answers:

Scared

Unafraid

Bold

Strong

Quick

Correct answer:

Scared

Explanation:

"Fearful" means afraid or scared.

Example Question #1193 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Disappointed

Possible Answers:

Displeased

Respected

Cheerful

Awkward

Excited

Correct answer:

Displeased

Explanation:

"Disappointed" means displeased.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

FURIOUS

Possible Answers:

Broken

Important

Angry

Lucky

Annoying

Correct answer:

Angry

Explanation:

"Furious" is an adjective that means angry, so "angry" is the correct answer.

Example Question #1194 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

DESPONDENT

Possible Answers:

Forgetful

Wealthy 

Hopeful 

Knowledgeable

Hopeless 

Correct answer:

Hopeless 

Explanation:

If you are "despondent," you are feeling sad and without hope, so the correct answer is “hopeless,” a word that means desperateforlorn, or horrendous. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "hopeless": someone who is "wealthy" has lots of money; someone who is "forgetful" is not able to remember things well; and someone who is "knowledgeable" is very smart.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

ALARMED

Possible Answers:

Frightened

Saddened

Miserable 

Eloquent 

Happy 

Correct answer:

Frightened

Explanation:

"Alarmed" means frightened or scared, so "frightened" is the correct answer. As for the other answers choices, "miserable" means very sad, and "eloquent" means well-spoken.

Example Question #1195 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

DISMAL

Possible Answers:

Fleeting

Brilliant

Tired

Gloomy

Correct answer:

Gloomy

Explanation:

"Gloomy" is the correct answer. "Dismal" means producing a sad feeling in onlookers, and "gloomy" means dark and producing a sad feeling in onlookers. For example, one might say, "The gloomy old house was falling apart because it had been abandoned."

Example Question #1196 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

ASSURED

Possible Answers:

Confident 

Phenomenal 

Bare 

Caused 

Resistant 

Correct answer:

Confident 

Explanation:

If you feel "assured," you feel confident, so "confident" is the correct answer. To help you, "bare" means having no decoration or covering, "resistant" means not giving in to pressure, and "phenomenal" means really great.

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