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 #299 : Synonyms

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

NAVIGATE

Possible Answers:

Steer

Neglect

Construct

Forget

Anger

Correct answer:

Steer

Explanation:

"Navigate" means guide the direction of a ship or to make one's way through something complex or an area with obstacles, and "steer" means determine the direction in which a trackless mode of transportation is moving, so "steer" is the correct answer.

Example Question #300 : Synonyms

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

EVADE

Possible Answers:

Show

Catch

Avoid

Order

Confront

Correct answer:

Avoid

Explanation:

"Evade" means avoid something, especially by being sneaky, so "avoid" is the correct answer.

 

Example Question #301 : Synonyms

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

MEANDER

Possible Answers:

Untwist

Discern

Ramble

Run

Stay

Correct answer:

Ramble

Explanation:

To "meander" means to wander aimlessly, either by walking around or in conversation or plot. So, "ramble" is the correct answer, as it means wander around just to enjoy the walk or during a conversation, pursue topics not relevant to the topic in hand.

Example Question #302 : Synonyms

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

RUMMAGE

Possible Answers:

Receive

Guard

Search

Neglect

Advance

Correct answer:

Search

Explanation:

"Rummage" means dig through a group or pile of things in a disorganized way, so "search" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "rummage."

Example Question #303 : Synonyms

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

MANUFACTURE

Possible Answers:

Demolish 

Sing

Shatter

Make 

Twirl

Correct answer:

Make 

Explanation:

To "manufacture" something means to make it. Usually something that is being manufactured is made in a factory. So, "make" is the correct answer.

Example Question #304 : Synonyms

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

MEND

Possible Answers:

Strike

Rise

Repair

Swim

Sleep

Correct answer:

Repair

Explanation:

"Mend" means to repair; sleep is to rest for an extended period of time; strike is to hit; rise is to move up; and swim is to move through a body of water.

Example Question #305 : Synonyms

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

CAPTURE

Possible Answers:

Find

Drop

Lose

Demand

Catch

Correct answer:

Catch

Explanation:

“Capture” means catch or arrest, so "catch" is the correct answer. To provide further help, “demand” means say something has to be done.

Example Question #306 : Synonyms

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

LAUNCH

Possible Answers:

Halt

Begin

Pause

Terminate

End

Correct answer:

Begin

Explanation:

“Launch” means begin something, like a project, or throw. To provide further help, “pause” means briefly stop doing something; “halt” means stop; and “terminate” means finish.

Example Question #307 : Synonyms

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

DOZE

Possible Answers:

Sprint

Exhaust

Leap

Sleep

Predict

Correct answer:

Sleep

Explanation:

“Doze” means sleep for a short period of time in a light way. To provide further help, “leap” means jump high; “sprint” means run quickly; “predict” means say that something will happen in the future; and “exhaust” means use up a given amount of something or cause someone or something to become very tired.

Example Question #308 : Synonyms

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

REPAIR

Possible Answers:

Canter

Fix

Yell

Belittle

Summarize

Correct answer:

Fix

Explanation:

To “repair” something means to fix it, so "fix" is the correct answer. To provide further help, “yell” means shout; “summarize” means briefly describe something or how something happened; “belittle” means make fun of; and “canter” means run and is usually used to describe a specific way in which a horse runs.

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