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 #1351 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

BLURRY

Possible Answers:

Opaque

Clear

Definite

Perfect

Visible

Correct answer:

Opaque

Explanation:

"Blurry" and "opaque" are closest in meaning. The word "opaque" is challenging. Try using process of elimination to come to the correct answer. The other answer choices are not related to the word "blurry."

Example Question #1352 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

ELEGANT

Possible Answers:

Inappropriate

Kind

Fancy

Passionate

Appropriate

Correct answer:

Fancy

Explanation:

The words "elegant" and "fancy" are synonymous. They describe something that is ornate or decorated in a sophisticated way. The other words do not share this meaning. "Appropriate" and "inapropriate" are antonyms to each other, and unrelated to the concept of elegance. "Kind" and "passionate" are both positive personality descriptions that do not have anything to do with sophistication.

Example Question #1353 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

SHARP

Possible Answers:

Blunt

Flat

Pointed

Heavy

Hefty

Correct answer:

Pointed

Explanation:

The words "sharp" and "pointed" are synonymous. The words "flat" and "blunt" refer to something that is not sharp or pointed. The words "heavy" and "hefty" both refer to something that weighs a lot.

Example Question #1354 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

SOLID

Possible Answers:

Clear

Firm

Invisible

Filthy

Dirty

Correct answer:

Firm

Explanation:

The words "solid" and "firm" are synonymous. The incorrect answer choices also contain some words that are synonymous with each other. "Dirty" and "filthy" mean the same thing; the words "clear" and "invisible" are also very closely related in meaning. Identifying this kind of relationship between answer choices can help eliminate the incorrect answers.

Example Question #1355 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

FRAGRANT

Possible Answers:

Aromatic

Enigmatic

Mysterious

Fun

Interesting

Correct answer:

Aromatic

Explanation:

"Fragrant" means having a pleasant or sweet smell. "Aromatic," which means having a pleasant or distinct smell, is the best synonym of "fragrant."

Incorrect Answers:

"Fun" means lighthearted pleasure.

"Interesting" involves arousing curiosity or interest.

"Enigmatic" describes something that is difficult to understand.

"Mysterious" also describes something that is difficult to understand, and is a synonym of "enigmatic."

Example Question #1356 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

ELEGANT

Possible Answers:

Horrible

Distasteful

Beautiful

Average

Morbid

Correct answer:

Beautiful

Explanation:

"Elegant" means pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance. "Beautiful," which means pleasing the senses or mind, is the best synonym of "elegant."

Incorrect Answers:

"Horrible" means very unpleasant

"Distasteful" also means unpleasant, and is a synonym of "horrible."

"Morbid" involves a fascination with death.

"Average" means the usual standard.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

LIBERALLY

Possible Answers:

Triumphantly

Scant 

Independently

Willing

Generously

Correct answer:

Generously

Explanation:

We can tell from the suffice "-ly" that “liberally” is an adverb, which is a word used to describe a verb. “Liberally” comes from the word “liberal,” meaning free or generous. If you are given a “liberal” amount of gravy, you are given a large or broad amount. This is similar in meaning to “generous.” If someone gives to charity “generously,” they give "liberally." To further help you, “scant” means light or insufficient; “willing” is to be prepared or happy to do something; acting “triumphantly” is to act joyously because of victory; “independently” is to do something by yourself out of your own motivation.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

GINGERLY

Possible Answers:

Forcefully

Crazily

Willfully

Criminal

Gently

Correct answer:

Gently

Explanation:

"Gingerly" means carefully or gently, so "gently" is the correct answer.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

WORLDLY

Possible Answers:

Perfectly

Partially 

Earthly

Partly

Heavenly

Correct answer:

Earthly

Explanation:

The words "worldly" and "earthly" are synonymous. These adverbs refer to something that belongs on the earth or in this world. "Heavenly" refers to something that belongs in the sky or in the heavens. "Perfectly" refers to something that has no flaws or errors. "Partially" and "partly" refer to something that is not complete.

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

QUICKLY

Possible Answers:

Rapidly

Enthusiastically

Properly

Excitedly 

Rabidly

Correct answer:

Rapidly

Explanation:

"Quickly" means done at a fast pace. "Rapidly," which means to do something very quickly, is the best synonym of "quickly."

Incorrect Answers:

"Rabidly" means extremely violent.

"Excitedly" involves becoming briskly stimulated to complete an activity. 

"Enthusiastically" involves doing something cheerfully, and is a synonym of "excitedly."

"Properly" means to do something correctly.

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