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 #1081 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

COVERT

Possible Answers:

Trustworthy 

Dishonest 

Secretive 

Honest 

Open 

Correct answer:

Secretive 

Explanation:

Something that is "covert" is highly secretive, so "secretive" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "dishonest" means not honest, and "trustworthy" means deserving of trust or responsible.

Example Question #1082 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

EERIE

Possible Answers:

Frightened

Content

Sparkly

Spooky

Aural

Correct answer:

Spooky

Explanation:

Since "eerie" is an adjective that means "strange and frightening," we need to find another word that also means "strange and frightening." While "frightened" might look like a good answer choice because someone might be frightened if they see something eerie, "frightened" cannot be the correct answer because it does not mean "strange and frightening." "Spooky," on the other hand, means "strange and frightening," so it is the correct answer.

Example Question #1083 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Synonyms: Select the answer which is most similar to the word in capital letters. 

WEARY

Possible Answers:

Cruel 

Peaceful

Punctual

Exhausted

Obvious

Correct answer:

Exhausted

Explanation:

“Weary” means very physically tired, so "exhausted" is the correct answer.

Example Question #1084 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

PROBABLE

Possible Answers:

Interesting 

Unlikely

Mediocre 

Likely 

Uninteresting 

Correct answer:

Likely 

Explanation:

Something that is “probable” is likely to happen. “Probable” is the opposite of “unlikely”; “Interesting” means exciting or holding one's attention; and “mediocre” means average when higher quality was expected.

Example Question #1085 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

CONTAGIOUS

Possible Answers:

Transmissible

Irritable

Quirky

Fickle

Harmless

Correct answer:

Transmissible

Explanation:

"Contagious" often describes diseases and means able to be passed from one person to another. "Transmissible" means able to be transmitted from one person to another, so "transmissible" is the correct answer.

Example Question #1086 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

PETTY

Possible Answers:

Useful

Significant

Effective

Trifling

Meddlesome

Correct answer:

Trifling

Explanation:

"Petty" means insignificant in comparison to other more important things or concerns, while "trifling" means unimportant or inconsequential, so "trifling" is the correct answer.

Example Question #1087 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

PROSPEROUS

Possible Answers:

Humble

Destitute

Affluent

Considerable

Sickly

Correct answer:

Affluent

Explanation:

"Prosperous" means lucrative or successful, so "affluent," which means financially rich, is the answer choice closest in meaning to "prosperous."

Example Question #1088 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

FORTUNATE

Possible Answers:

Happy

Unfulfilled

Unhappy

Unlucky

Lucky

Correct answer:

Lucky

Explanation:

“Fortunate” means lucky. To provide further help, “unlucky” means not lucky. The prefix "un-" means not in "unhappy" and "unlucky"; it changes the meaning of the word to the opposite. So, “unhappy” is the opposite of “happy.”“ Unfulfilled” means not fulfilled or not satisfied.

Example Question #1089 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

SICK

Possible Answers:

Rarely

Unwell

Normal

Tolerant

Healthy

Correct answer:

Unwell

Explanation:

"Sick" is defined as being affected by physical or mental illness. "Unwell" is an exact synonym of "sick," thus making it the best answer! "Healthy" is an antonym of "sick," meaning the two terms are complete opposites. 

Example Question #1090 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

MENACING

Possible Answers:

Humble

Listen 

Damaging 

Direction 

Scary 

Correct answer:

Scary 

Explanation:

"Menacing" means scary and threatening, so "scary" is the correct answer. To help you, "humble" means modest or not arrogant, and "damaging" means causing damate or hurtful.

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