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 #301 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PRISTINE

Possible Answers:

Marred

Confusing

Dirty

Spotless

Self-assured

Correct answer:

Spotless

Explanation:

Have you ever been in a friend's house that seems almost too clean? Or walked by a lawn that was perfectly manicured? In situations like these, you could use the adjective "pristine," which means perfectly clean or untouched. The best choice for a synonym is clearly "spotless," which could also describe an impeccably clean environment. Both "dirty" and "marred" are antonyms, and "self-assured" simply describes a confident or assertive person.

Example Question #922 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VIVID

Possible Answers:

Confusing

Bright

Cloudy

Sight

New

Correct answer:

Bright

Explanation:

The word "vivid" means very bright or lively. "Bright" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "vivid." Considering the other choices, "new" is unrelated in meaning to "vivid," "sight" is a noun that means the ability to see, and "cloudy" means foggy or unclear.

Example Question #1341 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

DELICATE

Possible Answers:

Sturdy

Risky

Breakable

Comforting

Agile

Correct answer:

Breakable

Explanation:

Something that is “delicate” is easily broken and fragile. To provide further help, “sturdy" means not easily broken or tipped over, “comforting” means providing comfort and making you feel better, "agile" means quick-moving and athletic, and "risky" means involving risk-taking and therefore dangerous and uncertain.

Example Question #1342 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

HIDEOUS

Possible Answers:

Beautiful

Intriguing

Generous

Effortless

Ugly

Correct answer:

Ugly

Explanation:

Something that is “hideous” is ugly, gross, and unpleasant. To provide further help, “generous” means giving of gifts and money; “beautiful” means very attractive and good-looking; “intriguing” means interesting and fascinating; and “effortless” means requiring or seeming to require no work or effort.

Example Question #1341 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

DELICATE

Possible Answers:

Hilarious

Fragile

Small

Stormy

Ambitious

Correct answer:

Fragile

Explanation:

Delicate means fragile or easily damaged or broken, so "fragile" is the correct answer.

Example Question #1342 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

THROB

Possible Answers:

Lift

Ache

Vibrate

Whistle

Correct answer:

Ache

Explanation:

"Throb" means to ache in a pulsing manner, or pound. You could say you have a "throbbing headache." To "vibrate" is to shake with tiny, quick motions. To "whistle" is to make a tuneful sound with one's lips. To lift is to elevate an object.

Example Question #1343 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

MURKY

Possible Answers:

Weak

Dim

Bright

Strong

Colorful

Correct answer:

Dim

Explanation:

"Murky" means dim, not bright, hard to see through. A pond that you cannot see to the bottom of might be described as "murky" or "dim." "Dim" is the opposite of "bright." 

Example Question #1344 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

UNKEMPT

Possible Answers:

Foolish

Brave

Messy

Neat

Wise

Correct answer:

Messy

Explanation:

"Unkempt" means untidy, messy, not clean. To provide further help, "neat" means tidy, in order; "foolish" means silly, stupid.

Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

MASKED

Possible Answers:

Quick

Calm

Challenging 

Open 

Covered 

Correct answer:

Covered 

Explanation:

When something is "masked" it means that thing is concealed or covered. The root word, "mask," means something that covers the face, while the suffix "-ed" indicates an adjective. 

Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

HUGE

Possible Answers:

Enormous

Strong

Energetic

Potent

Miniature

Correct answer:

Enormous

Explanation:

The words "huge" and "enormous" are synonyms. They describe something large. The other words do not share this meaning. "Miniature" is an antonym to "huge."

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