Elementary SSAT vocabulary
rare
adjective
Not often found, seen, or happening.
Closest meaning
uncommon
Examples
- We spotted a rare bird beside the quiet lake.
- Our museum displayed a rare coin behind thick glass.
- Snow is rare in our warm town during winter.
Try a practice question
Which is closest in meaning to “rare”?
- A.movement
- B.rough
- C.uncommon
- D.turn around
Show the answer
C. uncommon — rare means “Not often found, seen, or happening.”
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Words close to rare in meaning or spelling.
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