All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #28 : Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BRAWL
Inspect
Goad
Carry
Fight
Sickness
Fight
To “brawl” means to fight, usually in a wild manner or, when used as a noun, just such a wild fight. To provide further help, “inspect” means to look at, and “goad” means to say things in order to try and get someone to do something stupid. It means something similar to “provoke” or “encourage.”
Example Question #802 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POTENTIAL
Abnormal
Adaptable
Susceptible
Possible
Normal
Possible
"Potential" means possible or perhaps occurring in the future. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "potential" is "possible," which means able to happen. For additional help, "susceptible" means able to be affected by something negative, "adaptable" means able to change to meet the needs of different circumstances, and "abnormal" means not normal.
Example Question #803 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FOLD
Spot
Stain
Stamp
State
Crease
Crease
The words "fold" and "crease" are synonymous and refer to a marked bend in something. The other words do not share this meaning; however, they are interesting because they all have multiple meanings. Try brainstorming a few of them and challenge yourself by figuring out if the words you come up with are adjectives, verbs, or nouns.
Example Question #804 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FUEL
Feeling
Feed
Sand
Earth
Comb
Feed
The words "fuel" and "feed" are synonymous verbs. Note that "fuel," when used as a noun, cannot be used identify the correct solution. Consider that words sometimes have multiple meanings and functions as parts of speech. The other answer choices are not at all related in meaning to "fuel" (as a verb). Consider that when someone adds "fuel" to a fire, he or she is "feeding" the fire.
Example Question #805 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRAME
Picture
Set up
Pronounce
Announce
Speak
Set up
In this case, the word "frame" functions as a verb and can be used to describe the action of using false evidence to get someone in trouble: "The hero, who was being framed by his archenemy, told the police that he was set up. The other words, except for picture, have to do with language usage. A "picture" might be something you put in a "frame"; however a "picture" is not in itself a "frame."
Example Question #806 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WIND
Twist
Fire
Flame
Gel
Airborne
Twist
The verb "wind" is synonymous with "twist": "Wind the wire around the coil, twisting it until the coil is completely covered." The other words are not verbs and are not at all related to the verb (or the noun) wind. "Airborne" might seem similar to the word wind; however, "airborne" actually is an adjective describing something that is in the air.
Example Question #1491 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FACE
Make-up
Pimple
Eyeliner
Confront
Glasses
Confront
The verbs "face" and "confront" are synonymous. "Face your fears; confront them courageously." The other words may seem related to the noun "face" (not the verb), but they are not synonyms. A person might have a "pimple" on his or her "face," wear "glasses," or use "make-up" such as "eyeliner." A "face" (noun) is not the same as "glasses" or a "pimple."
Example Question #1492 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WANT
Remainder
Loss
Failure
Lack
Change
Lack
The nouns "want" and "lack" are synonymous: "His want of patience was related to his lack of satisfaction." The nouns "change" (think money) and "remainder" are closely related. "Loss" and "failure" are also closely related.
Example Question #1 : Determining Meaning From Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Tasty is to food as melodious is to __________.
melon
car
radio
sound
scent
sound
"Tasty" food is food that is enjoyable to taste, so you need to pick out an answer choice that describes something that can be "melodious." A "melodious" sound is a sound that is pleasant to listen to, so "sound" is the correct answer, because just as food can be "tasty," sound can be "melodious."
Example Question #2 : Determining Meaning From Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots
Complete this analogy.
Edible is to eaten as tangible is to __________.
seen
heard
touched
tasted
drunk
touched
The suffix -ible means able to be, so the word “edible” means able to be eaten, and the word “tangible” means able to be touched. The prefix tan- generally suggests things touching or being able to touch. To provide further help, “audible” means able to be heard; “visible” means able to be seen.
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