SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Other Verbs
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Example Question #174 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Search
to disappear
to look for
to hide
to dump
to jump
to look for
"Search" means to look for.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Rely
to sing
to fix
to dance
to depend
to fight
to depend
"Rely" means to depend on.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ALTER
Animosity
Frighten
Worry
Encourage
Change
Change
To "alter" something means to change it, so "change" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "alter": "frighten" means scare; "animosity" is a bad feeling towards someone; "worry" means fret or feel apprehension about; and "encourage" means urge someone to work toward a goal or motivate.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AFFECT
Frighten
Illustrate
Discourage
Influence
Conform
Influence
To "affect" something means to influence or to change it, so "influence" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "affect": "conform" means follow a standard or tradition; "discourage" means demoralize or make someone feel as if they can't achieve a goal; "illustrate" means draw a picture of or demonstrate a point; and "frighten" means scare.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEFEND
Total
Attack
Protect
Timely
Convey
Protect
"Defend" means protect, so "protect" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "timely" means happening at the right time, and "convey" means demonstrate or show.
Example Question #174 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENLIST
Speak
Aid
Enroll
Declare
Help
Enroll
"Enlist" is defined as to enroll or in the armed services, so "enroll" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ATTRACT
Get sick
Bring closer
Send away
Fall asleep
Get lost
Bring closer
Attract means bring closer or draw in, so "bring closer" is the correct answer. If you are attracted to something, you like it and are drawn to it.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OCCUR
Lie
Demonstrate
Choose
Glance
Happen
Happen
"Occur" means happen or take place, so "happen" is the correct answer. To help you, "choose" means pick or select; "glance" means quickly look; and "demonstrate" means show or indicate.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSPECT
Solve
Curved
Examine
Mimic
Fathom
Examine
"Inspect" means examine or look at very closely, so "examine" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "inspect": to "mimic" someone or something means to copy that person or that thing; "solve" means figure out; "curved" means rounded; and "fathom" means understand.
Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INFILTRATE
Measure
Gain access to
Be victorious in
Go under
Cross over
Gain access to
To "infiltrate" means to enter into a group and spy on it. The closest answer choice to that definition is “gain access to.”
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