All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #21 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUBTERRANEAN
Stadium
Cafeteria
Hotel lobby
Forest
Underground
Underground
"Subterranean" means underground: It contains the prefix "sub-," which means under or below, and the root "terra," which comes from the Latin word for earth. So, "underground" is the best answer, because it is closest in meaning to "subterranean."
Example Question #22 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABNORMAL
Predictable
Adept
Simple
Normal
Atypical
Atypical
"Abnormal" is defined as unusual or not normal. "Atypical" is defined is not typical, so "atypical" is the best answer choice. The prefixes "a-" or "ab-" can mean not, as is demonstrated in "abnormal" and "atypical" respectively meaning not normal and not typical.
Example Question #22 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONSIDERATE
Limber
Rude
Solid
Fortunate
Disheveled
Rude
The word "inconsiderate" is formed from the negative prefix "in-," which here means not, and the word "considerate," which means polite or thinking of other's feelings. So, the word "inconsiderate" means not considerate, or impolite due to not thinking of other's feelings. The answer choice closest in meaning to "inconsiderate" is thus "rude," which means ill-mannered, impolite, or discourteous. As for the other answer choices, "solid" means tangible and not able to be passed through; "fortunate" means lucky; "disheveled" means messy in appearance; and "limber" means able to bend easily.
Example Question #23 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXCHANGE
Buy
Study
Practice
Trade
Wander
Trade
The prefix "ex-" means out of or away from and the word “change” means to make or become different, so when you “exchange” something, you give away one thing and get something different in return for it. This is most similar in meaning to “trade.” To provide further help, “study” means to review and practice material to learn it; and “wander” means to walk around without a destination.
Example Question #24 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANTISOCIAL
Talkative
Unfriendly
Hearty
Disobedient
Frequent
Unfriendly
The prefix "anti-" means not or against, so someone who is “antisocial” is not social or not friendly, or “unfriendly.” To provide further help, “hearty” means strong or vigorous; “frequent” means often; “talkative” means chatty; and “disobedient” means not obedient and badly behaved. Notice how the prefixes "un-," "dis-,"and "anti-" all function to make words mean the opposite of their original meaning.
Example Question #25 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTOLERANT
Youthful
Forgiving
Narrow-minded
Domineering
Suspicious
Narrow-minded
The prefix "in-" means not, so someone who is “intolerant” is not tolerant. “Tolerant” means patient with and understanding of other people, so someone who is “intolerant” is not patient with or understanding of others. A "narrow-minded" person does not consider or have patience for ideas unlike their own, so "narrow-minded" is the correct answer. To provide further help, “youthful” means young; “forgiving” means not blaming or feeling angry at someone for something that person did wrong; “domineering” means bossy; and “suspicious” means having a hunch that someone did something wrong based on little evidence.
Example Question #1431 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SIMULATION
Copy
Scatter
Erase
Simmer
Finish
Copy
The prefix "simu-" means similar to or like something, and the word “simulate” means to copy something so that it looks or feels like something else. To provide further help, “erase” means get rid of or delete; “scatter” means spread around or spread out; and “simmer” means to burn or boil at a low temperature.
Example Question #1432 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTERMEDIATE
Insane
Ultimate
Numerous
Middle
Mediocre
Middle
The prefix "inter-" means between and the word “intermediate” means the middle level of something, often difficulty. To provide further help, “mediocre” means average when higher quality was expected; “ultimate” means best or supreme; “insane” means crazy; and “numerous” means plentiful or existing or gathered in large numbers.
Example Question #26 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISHONESTY
Deception
Ignorance
Guilt
Cheating
Secret
Deception
You can take a good guess at what "dishonesty" means by noticing the "dis-" prefix that leads the word. "Dis-" is sometimes used as a negative prefix that, when added to a word, makes the new word mean the opposite of what the word added on to typically means, as in words like "disentangle," which means the opposite of "entangle." It's thus not surprising that "dishonesty" means the opposite of "honesty," or on other words, deception, deceit, or intentional trickery. Someone may be dishonest by "cheating" on a test and taking advantage of the "ignorance" of others, they may want to keep this a "secret," and they may feel "guilt" at having been dishonest, but none of these answer choices mean the same thing as "dishonesty," so none can be the correct answer. Only "deception" is close in meaning to "dishonesty," so it is the correct answer.
Example Question #1434 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPERMANENT
Preserve
Valuable
Portrayal
Temporary
Disdain
Temporary
The prefix "im-" means not, as in the words "impossible," "impolite," and "improbable." So, "impermanent" means temporary or not permanent, and "temporary" is the correct answer.
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