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 #1301 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

HARDY

Possible Answers:

Tough

Correct

Party

Forceful

Easy

Correct answer:

Tough

Explanation:

"Hardy" means something is able to withstand difficult conditions. Animals such as the polar bear are hardy because they live in very cold climates. "Tough" means something can withstand difficult conditions or rough handling. A person that is treated poorly but continues to excel might be said to be tough.

"Forceful" means strong or assertive.

Example Question #1302 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

PRINCIPAL

Possible Answers:

Janitor

Primary

Final

Friend

Intermediate

Correct answer:

Primary

Explanation:

PRINCIPAL can be used as both a noun and an adjective. When used as a noun, it means most important person in an organization. In this case, you are looking for its meaning as an adjective. As an adjective, PRINCIPAL means first, or primary.

A "janitor" is someone that cleans the inside of buildings.

"Final" means last.

A "friend" is someone you like and spend time with.

"Intermediate" means middle.

Example Question #1303 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

NOTORIOUS

Possible Answers:

Celebrated

Cooperative

Unknown

Infamous

Convoluted

Correct answer:

Infamous

Explanation:

"Notorious" most nearly means infamous, or to be known in a very negative way. "Infamous" is often incorrectly used in common speech to simply mean something that is well known; however, "infamous" in fact only refers to things regarded as negative. "Celebrated" is a direct antonym for "notorious", as it is an adjective that implies positive feelings. "Unknown" likewise is not a synonym because something that is "notorious" is in fact generally known. "Convoluted" and "cooperative" have no relation to the word "notorious."

Example Question #1304 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

NOURISHING

Possible Answers:

Determined

Healthy

Dangerous

Famine

Predictable

Correct answer:

Healthy

Explanation:

"Nourishing" means containing substances that are helpful for growth and good health, thus "healthy" is the best synonym of "nourishing."

Incorrect Answers:

"Determined" indicates being motivated to do something.

"Predictable" means expected.

"Dangerous" involves some risk.

"Famine" means a severe lack of food

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

Raw

Possible Answers:

Dull

Annual

Brave

Uncooked

Dim

Correct answer:

Uncooked

Explanation:

"Raw" means uncooked.

Example Question #1305 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Synonyms: Which word could have similar meaning to the one that is underlined in the sentence?

They sought a malleable metal that they could work into the desired shape.

Possible Answers:

pliable

shiny

rigid

ugly

rare

Correct answer:

pliable

Explanation:

"Malleable" means ductile or pliable, meaning capable of being shaped.

Example Question #664 : Synonyms

Sturdy

Possible Answers:

Strong

Empty

Small

Helpful

Broken

Correct answer:

Strong

Explanation:

Sturdy means strong.

Example Question #1306 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Select the word or phrase which is most similar to the word in capital letters

FLIMSY

Possible Answers:

Not sturdy 

Not friendly 

Not welcome 

Not calm 

Not accepted 

Correct answer:

Not sturdy 

Explanation:

"Flimsy" means not strong, not reliable, or not sturdy, so "not sturdy" is the correct answer. To help you, "sturdy" means powerful, well-supported, or unlikely to fall over.

Example Question #1307 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

DURABLE

Possible Answers:

Dictate

Challenging

Dried

Long-lasting

Shiplike

Correct answer:

Long-lasting

Explanation:

“Durable” means staying strong and in good condition over a long period of time, so "long-lasting" is the correct answer.

Example Question #1308 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

ROBUST

Possible Answers:

Mediocre

Fragile

Unhealhty

Hearty

Weak

Correct answer:

Hearty

Explanation:

"Robust" and "hearty" both refer to being strong and healthy

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