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 #645 : Synonyms

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

WONDERFUL

Possible Answers:

Simple 

Diverse

Detestable

Amazing 

Complicated 

Correct answer:

Amazing 

Explanation:

Something that is “wonderful” is full of wonder, or “amazing.” To provide further help, “detestable” means deserving of hatred; “simple” means easy or uncomplicated and is the opposite of “complicated”; and “diverse” means varied.

Example Question #1291 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

TYPICAL

Possible Answers:

Peculiar

Usual

Infrequent

Eager

Invisible

Correct answer:

Usual

Explanation:

Both "typical" means normal or everyday, so "usual," which means standard or normal, is the correct answer. "Peculiar" cannot be the correct answer because "peculiar" means unusual, making it an opposite, or antonym, of "typical." None of the other answers have meanings related to that of "typical": "infrequent" means occuring rarely; "eager" means keen or enthusiastic; and "invisible" means not able to be seen, as you might have been able to infer from the word's use of the negative prefix "in-," which means not, and "visible."

Example Question #651 : Synonyms

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

PLEASANT

Possible Answers:

Enjoyable

Brave

Frequent

Terrible

Sad

Correct answer:

Enjoyable

Explanation:

"Pleasant" means enjoyable; terrible means very bad; sad means not happy; frequent means occuring many times; and brave means courageous.

Example Question #651 : Synonyms

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

SUPERB

Possible Answers:

Confined

Excellent

Monotonous

Inadequate

Mediocre

Correct answer:

Excellent

Explanation:

“Superb” means excellent, perfect, or very good, so "excellent" is the correct answer. To provide further help, “inadequate” means not good enough; “mediocre” means average when higher quality was expected; “monotonous” means tedious and boring or spoken using one tone; and “confined” means restrained.

Example Question #651 : Synonyms

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

LUCRATIVE

Possible Answers:

Profitable

Holy

Corny

Remarkable

Desolate

Correct answer:

Profitable

Explanation:

Something that is "lucrative" makes a lot of money, this is the same as saying "profitable." A business that is "profitable" and "lucrative" is a business that makes a lot of money. To provide further help, "desolate" means isolated and without life; "remarkable" means fascinating, interesting; "corny" means cheesy

Example Question #652 : Synonyms

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

PRODUCTIVE

Possible Answers:

Untimely

Considerate

Efficient

Forceful

Remorseful

Correct answer:

Efficient

Explanation:

"Productive" means efficient. If someone has been "productive" than they have got a large amount of work done. To provide further help, "untimely" means happening at a bad time, happening too soon; "forceful" means done or said with force; "considerate" means kind and thoughtful; "remorseful" means sorry, feeling sorry for having done something wrong.

Example Question #653 : Synonyms

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

FUNDAMENTAL 

Possible Answers:

Basic 

Complex 

Doubtful 

Unique 

Remote 

Correct answer:

Basic 

Explanation:

"Fundamental," when used an adjective, most nearly means something that is of basic and of essential importance. 

Example Question #654 : Synonyms

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

ODD

Possible Answers:

Abnormal

Simple

Common

Usual

Even

Correct answer:

Abnormal

Explanation:

"Odd" and "abnormal" are synonyms. They refer to something or someone that is out of the ordinary. The other words do not share this meaning. "Common" and "usual" are antonyms of "odd."

Example Question #652 : Synonyms

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

RARE

Possible Answers:

A lot

Good

Plenty

Great

Few

Correct answer:

Few

Explanation:

"Good" and "great" are closely related, as are "plenty" and "a lot." The word "rare" is closest in meaning to the word "few." "His paintings were considered rare because so few were left after the fire." Process of elimination can help you arrive at the correct answer here.

Example Question #653 : Synonyms

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

WORTHY

Possible Answers:

Worthless

Needless

Useless

Valuable

Needy

Correct answer:

Valuable

Explanation:

The words "worthy" and "valuable" are synonymous; they refer to something that has value. The word "worthless" is an antonym of the words "worthy" and "valuable." "Needless" refers to something that is not necessary. "Needy" refers to someone who demands a lot of attention.

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