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 #135 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

ALTER

Possible Answers:

Entertain

Acknowledge

Lose

Change

Dominate

Correct answer:

Change

Explanation:

To “alter” something means to change it. To provide further help, “dominate” means control or command; “acknowledge” means recognize; and “entertain” means amuse.

Example Question #136 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

DESTROY

Possible Answers:

Create

Abolish

Employ

Demolish

Convoy

Correct answer:

Demolish

Explanation:

To "destroy" something means to dismantle it completely, or to demolish it, so "demolish" is the correct answer. Considering the answer choices, "employ" means make use of, a "convoy" is a groups of vehicles traveling together, to "abolish" something means to put an end to it, and "create" means makeproduce, or generate.

Example Question #137 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

MONITOR

Possible Answers:

Observe

Retort

Lament

Consider

Supplant

Correct answer:

Observe

Explanation:

To "monitor" something means to observe something, to watch something; a "monitor" of something is someone who observes things. To provide further help, "supplant" means replace; "consider" means think about; "retort" means answer back; "lament" means mourn, cry about

Example Question #138 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

TREMOR

Possible Answers:

Shake

Punish

Rent

Argue

Decide

Correct answer:

Shake

Explanation:

To "tremor" means to shake. A "tremor" is a movement in the ground, associated with an earthquake. In this instance "tremor" is being used as a verb which means to shake

Example Question #139 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

LIBERATE

Possible Answers:

Worship 

Free 

Jog 

Wave 

Sacrifice 

Correct answer:

Free 

Explanation:

"Liberate" most nearly means to free something/ to set free. The root word is "liberty" which means a state of freedom. None of the other choices provided are related to the word "liberate."

Example Question #140 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

CARRY

Possible Answers:

Demolish

Drop

Destroy

Contrast

Convey

Correct answer:

Convey

Explanation:

"Convey" and "carry" can both be used to describe the action of moving something along. The other words do not share this meaning.

Example Question #951 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

COOL

Possible Answers:

Reveal

Refreshment

Reference

Freshen

Freshman

Correct answer:

Freshen

Explanation:

"Cool" and "freshen" are synonyms. The other words are not synonymous with "cool."

Example Question #952 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

POUNCE

Possible Answers:

Wriggle

Glide

Fly

Ambush

Crawl

Correct answer:

Ambush

Explanation:

A cat may "pounce" on a mouse. This means that it suddenly springs on the mouse, usually from a hiding place. The word with the closest meaning is "ambush."  An "ambush" is a surprise attack.

All of the other words on the list are also ways of moving. If you "fly," you move through the air. If you "crawl," you drag your body or move on your hands and knees. "Glide" is a form of flying where you move through the air without an engine or moving wings. "Wriggle" means to twist and turn quickly on the ground.

Birds fly; babies crawl; kites glide; and worms wriggle.

Example Question #953 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

SUSTAIN

Possible Answers:

Confuse

Object

Deny

Support

Complicate

Correct answer:

Support

Explanation:

"Sustain" most nearly means to strengthen or support. Variations include "sustainable" or "sustenance." "Deny" and "object" both mean to oppose, and therefore are not synonyms. "Confuse" and "complicate" both relate to making a situation more complex, and are not related to "sustain."

Example Question #954 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

LOOKING

Possible Answers:

Peering

Trotting

Feeling

Meeting

Hyperventilating

Correct answer:

Peering

Explanation:

"Looking" means to peer at something, which makes "peering" the best synonym of "looking."

Incorrect Answers:

"Hyperventilating" involves becoming overexcited. 

"Trotting" involves running at a moderate pace.

"Meeting" means to make the acquaintance of someone for the first time.

"Feeling" involves experiencing an emotion.

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