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 #35 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

PRISTINE

Possible Answers:

Spotless

Self-assured

Dirty

Confusing

Marred

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 #36 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

VIVID

Possible Answers:

Bright

New

Cloudy

Sight

Confusing

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 #37 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

DELICATE

Possible Answers:

Agile

Risky

Comforting

Sturdy

Breakable

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 #38 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

HIDEOUS

Possible Answers:

Effortless

Intriguing

Generous

Beautiful

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 #703 : Synonyms

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

DELICATE

Possible Answers:

Small

Ambitious

Stormy

Hilarious

Fragile

Correct answer:

Fragile

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1341 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

THROB

Possible Answers:

Whistle

Lift

Vibrate

Ache

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 #1342 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

MURKY

Possible Answers:

Colorful

Strong

Weak

Bright

Dim

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 #1343 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

UNKEMPT

Possible Answers:

Foolish

Messy

Wise

Brave

Neat

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 #1344 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

MASKED

Possible Answers:

Challenging 

Open 

Calm

Quick

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 #1345 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

HUGE

Possible Answers:

Enormous

Miniature

Energetic

Strong

Potent

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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