SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Other Verbs

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Search

Possible Answers:

to look for

to hide

to dump

to jump

to disappear

Correct answer:

to look for

Explanation:

"Search" means to look for.

Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Rely

Possible Answers:

to fight

to sing

to fix

to depend

to dance

Correct answer:

to depend

Explanation:

"Rely" means to depend on.

Example Question #341 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ALTER

Possible Answers:

Frighten 

Change 

Encourage 

Animosity 

Worry 

Correct answer:

Change 

Explanation:

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 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 #351 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

AFFECT

Possible Answers:

Discourage 

Influence 

Illustrate 

Conform 

Frighten

Correct answer:

Influence 

Explanation:

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 #352 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

DEFEND

Possible Answers:

Timely 

Attack 

Convey 

Protect 

Total 

Correct answer:

Protect 

Explanation:

"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 #175 : Synonyms: Verbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ENLIST

Possible Answers:

Enroll

Speak

Declare

Aid

Help

Correct answer:

Enroll

Explanation:

"Enlist" is defined as to enroll or in the armed services, so "enroll" is the best answer choice.

Example Question #353 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ATTRACT

Possible Answers:

Bring closer 

Get lost 

Send away 

Get sick 

Fall asleep

Correct answer:

Bring closer 

Explanation:

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 #354 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

OCCUR

Possible Answers:

Glance 

Lie 

Happen 

Choose

Demonstrate 

Correct answer:

Happen 

Explanation:

"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 #355 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

INSPECT

Possible Answers:

Fathom 

Curved 

Mimic 

Solve 

Examine 

Correct answer:

Examine 

Explanation:

"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 #356 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

INFILTRATE

Possible Answers:

Cross over 

Go under 

Be victorious in

Measure 

Gain access to 

Correct answer:

Gain access to 

Explanation:

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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