The easiest approach to crack WAT TEST- Word Association Test in SSB interview.How to tackle Negative words | Do's and Dont's | Complete strategy| Super tricks | Tried and tested tips to do well in WAT test.

What Is Word Association Test [WAT]?

Word Association Test (WAT) is the second test in Psychologist test series at Service Selection Boards, this is one of the tests used by test psychologist to read the personality which a candidate possesses. In WAT you will be shown a word and you are required to write a sentence using that word which comes to your mind first. On seeing a word there might be different ideas in your mind related to that word but you must write the first spontaneous reaction in your answer sheet. The Time limit is restricted to 15 Seconds so that candidate is not confused with subsequent thoughts and give his first thought only.

No. of Words in WAT - 60

Time of each Word - 15 Seconds

• Your are required to complete 60 words, each word will be shown for 15 seconds and within these 15 seconds you have to write your thought in answer sheet provided to you.

• Time limit is short (15 secs for each word) to ensure that the candidate gives his first reaction which comes to his mind.

• Below we have provided some WAT solved original words which you are going to face at SSB interview. You can find the responses on each words by recommended candidates.

We want to make sure that candidates should not take these responses for granted, these responses are just to familiarize you with how a response should be made based on ones personality.

Do's ant Don'ts :-

Do's :

• Try to write sentences that reflect your own beliefs and values. For example, helping is a virtue, obeying command is the duty of soldiers, friends are great company etc. 
• Try to write factual sentences based on recent happenings. For example, India is very careful in its dealing with China., or city if Mumbai faced several bomb blasts in the past. This reflects your awareness. 
• Try to make positive sentences. 

Don'ts :

• Don't use idoms or phrases which lack originality of yor thoughts and imagination. 
• Avoid sentences that tend to preach. For example, Don't fight, One should not drink, etc. 
• Avoid use of 'I'. I love nature, I am very confident, I love talking etc. Frequent use one I reflects selfishness. 
• Avoid negative sentences. 

In case you encounter any Negative words in WAT in your SSB Interview, use the following strategy :-

Here are some examples given for WAT Test in SSB Interview :-

OPERATE – He operated entire event and led it to a fantastic end

SURPRIZE– Inspector Ramesh’s surprize attack made the culprits to surrender.

BATTLE – Calm discussions avoid battles

FLAG – National flag is the symbol of honour and pride

TRAIL – He took trails of his project and performed best in the exhibition

NIGHT– Lt. Ram advanced with his team at night and napped 3 terrorists

HATE – Gandhiji’s initiative against untouchability reduced hate against lower caste

FIGHT– Sudoku is a fight between mind and numerals

GOOD- The inflation in Indian economy is good. 

PLAYGROUND- The playground builds us stamina and improves concentration. 

LEADER- Mahatma Gandhai is the leader of non violence.

DARK– Dark times strengthens the soul

FAILURE – Failures are the lessons to grab success

ENEMY– Knowledge and tactics, defeats the enemy in war

AHEAD – Ram stood ahead and led his team to the camp

RESULT – Modesty results into a kind heart

TIME- The times square is in New York. 

RESPONSIBILITY- Every Indian citizen feels the social responsibility. 

BOOK- The books gives us theoretical knowledge. 

SWORD- The Indian Army flag consists of two crossed swords.

CAMP – Outings and camping relaxes mind and gives new experiences.

GROUP – Group talks gives new and innovative ideas

THINK – Deep thinking gives hidden solutions

BAFFLE– His stamina and sports skills baffled the opponents in match

ALERT – Early alert system of tsunami will save many lives

SORRY – Accepting mistakes, avoids complex problems

MEET – Meeting new friends evolves a good personality

DIFFICULT – Difficulties adds spice in life

ASSOCIATE – He associated with his seniors and organised the event

DEPTH – Deep analysis brings out fantastic ideas

CROWD – A good leader directs the crowd in a good manner

RING – Boxing ring is the heaven for a boxer

ADDRESS – He addressed all aspects, discussed with subordinates and came to a conclusion

SUPPOSE – Aryabhata’s suppositions and assumptions took maths to a new height

NEED – Necessity brings out innovations

NEIGHBOUR – He motivated his neighbours and cleaned the public park

DUTY- Army people are duty conscious. 

HELP- Help the needy people. 

CHARACTER-The character of a person is accessed by psychological test.

MAJOR – Paris summit is a major step in the field of climate change

ALIVE – Adventure, curiosity and free mind keeps soul alive

JUDGEMENT – Lt. Akshay’s correct judgement and improvisation led to the success of operation

DEPEND – Self-dependent and hardworking people always rise

IDENTIFY – Ramesh checked the car engine, identified, repaired it and continued the trip

MEAT – Meat fulfils the energy requirement of a soldier

SECURE – A secure place for women, develops exponentially

DIMINISH – Gender equality diminishes crimes

MORNING – Running habit in morning keeps the body fit

PRACTICAL – Emphasising on practical knowledge will improve the skills of new generation

DROWN – He jumped into the lake and took the drowning guy out of the it

OFFICE – Biometric attendance system in government offices improved productivity

DEMOLISH – Capt. Amar demolished the room, which reported to shelter terrorists

UPSET – Ramesh solved problem of his upset friend

CUTE – Cuteness streams in kids

OVERCOME – Fearless people are best suited for Armed forces

RULE – Rules and laws flourishes peace and prosperity

DIVERGE – Mediation helps in overcoming the divergence of mind

FEAR- Indian Army don’t know the meaning of fear 

UNDERSTAND- There is good Understanding between India and Russia 

HEART- The heart specialist doctors are called cardiologist. 

FIT- The Indian army soldiers are trained well for their fitness.

OBEY – His discipline and teaching tactics taught students to obey orders

SPUTNIK – Sputnik is an example of  human’s achievement in the field of space exploration