Building a Strong Vocabulary

The Verbal section of the SSAT challenges your knowledge of words and your ability to understand relationships between them.

Synonyms

You'll be asked to select a word that means the same as the given word. Reading widely and learning new words every day helps!

Analogies

Analogies test your ability to find connections between pairs of words. Look for relationships like part to whole, cause to effect, or opposites.

Tips for Success

• Use context clues when you don't know a word.
• Practice with flashcards to expand your vocabulary.
• Break down unfamiliar words into roots, prefixes, and suffixes.