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Example Question #135 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALTER
Entertain
Acknowledge
Lose
Change
Dominate
Change
To “alter” something means to change it. To provide further help, “dominate” means control or command; “acknowledge” means recognize; and “entertain” means amuse.
Example Question #136 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESTROY
Create
Abolish
Employ
Demolish
Convoy
Demolish
To "destroy" something means to dismantle it completely, or to demolish it, so "demolish" is the correct answer. Considering the answer choices, "employ" means make use of, a "convoy" is a groups of vehicles traveling together, to "abolish" something means to put an end to it, and "create" means make, produce, or generate.
Example Question #137 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MONITOR
Observe
Retort
Lament
Consider
Supplant
Observe
To "monitor" something means to observe something, to watch something; a "monitor" of something is someone who observes things. To provide further help, "supplant" means replace; "consider" means think about; "retort" means answer back; "lament" means mourn, cry about.
Example Question #138 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TREMOR
Shake
Punish
Rent
Argue
Decide
Shake
To "tremor" means to shake. A "tremor" is a movement in the ground, associated with an earthquake. In this instance "tremor" is being used as a verb which means to shake.
Example Question #139 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIBERATE
Worship
Free
Jog
Wave
Sacrifice
Free
"Liberate" most nearly means to free something/ to set free. The root word is "liberty" which means a state of freedom. None of the other choices provided are related to the word "liberate."
Example Question #140 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CARRY
Demolish
Drop
Destroy
Contrast
Convey
Convey
"Convey" and "carry" can both be used to describe the action of moving something along. The other words do not share this meaning.
Example Question #951 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COOL
Reveal
Refreshment
Reference
Freshen
Freshman
Freshen
"Cool" and "freshen" are synonyms. The other words are not synonymous with "cool."
Example Question #952 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POUNCE
Wriggle
Glide
Fly
Ambush
Crawl
Ambush
A cat may "pounce" on a mouse. This means that it suddenly springs on the mouse, usually from a hiding place. The word with the closest meaning is "ambush." An "ambush" is a surprise attack.
All of the other words on the list are also ways of moving. If you "fly," you move through the air. If you "crawl," you drag your body or move on your hands and knees. "Glide" is a form of flying where you move through the air without an engine or moving wings. "Wriggle" means to twist and turn quickly on the ground.
Birds fly; babies crawl; kites glide; and worms wriggle.
Example Question #953 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters
SUSTAIN
Confuse
Object
Deny
Support
Complicate
Support
"Sustain" most nearly means to strengthen or support. Variations include "sustainable" or "sustenance." "Deny" and "object" both mean to oppose, and therefore are not synonyms. "Confuse" and "complicate" both relate to making a situation more complex, and are not related to "sustain."
Example Question #954 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LOOKING
Peering
Trotting
Feeling
Meeting
Hyperventilating
Peering
"Looking" means to peer at something, which makes "peering" the best synonym of "looking."
Incorrect Answers:
"Hyperventilating" involves becoming overexcited.
"Trotting" involves running at a moderate pace.
"Meeting" means to make the acquaintance of someone for the first time.
"Feeling" involves experiencing an emotion.
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