SSAT Middle Level Verbal

A comprehensive guide to mastering vocabulary, analogies, and verbal reasoning for the SSAT Middle Level.

Understanding VocabularySentence CompletionAnalogies
Recognizing Context CluesMultiple-Meaning WordsWord Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes
Using Verbal Skills in CommunicationReading Comprehension in Daily LifeLearning New Words from Media
Process of EliminationTime ManagementReading for CluesGuessing Smartly
Understanding Vocabu...Sentence CompletionAnalogiesRecognizing Context ...Multiple-Meaning Wor...Word Roots, Prefixes...Using Verbal Skills ...Reading Comprehensio...Learning New Words f...Process of Eliminati...Time ManagementReading for CluesGuessing Smartly
Advanced Topics

Multiple-Meaning Words

When Words Mean More Than One Thing

Some words have more than one meaning, and the SSAT will test if you can pick the right one based on context.

How to Deal With Tricky Words

  • Look at how the word is used in the sentence.
  • Think about possible definitions and which one fits.
  • Watch for clues in the words around it.

Real-World Uses

Understanding multiple-meaning words helps you avoid confusion in reading, writing, and conversation.

Examples

  • The word 'bat' can mean an animal or a piece of sports equipment.

  • 'Leaves' can refer to parts of a plant or the action of going away.

In a Nutshell

Many words have more than one meaning—context is key to understanding them.

Next
Word Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes