SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, and Location

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #295 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PROWL

Possible Answers:

Nest 

Fly 

Host 

Sprint 

Slink

Correct answer:

Slink

Explanation:

To “prowl” means to walk around sneakily hunting or looking for something, so the correct answer is "slink" because "slink" means to move in a stealthy way. To provide further help, “nest” means the home of a bird or other nesting animal, or, when used as a verb, to make a nest; “sprint” means to run very quickly; and “host” means to welcome someone to an event, often in your home.

Example Question #296 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CONSERVE

Possible Answers:

Regress

Deny

Investigate

Save 

Progress 

Correct answer:

Save 

Explanation:

The word “conserve” means to save, to preserve, or to keep for later use. To provide further help, “average” means of middling quality; “progress” means move forward or towards a goal and “regress” means move backwards or further away from completing a goal.

Example Question #297 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ILLUMINATE

Possible Answers:

Confuse

Brighten

Cascade

Shower 

Falter

Correct answer:

Brighten

Explanation:

"Illuminate" means to supply or brighten with light. Thus, "brighten," which means lighten or light up, is the correct answer.

Example Question #298 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SEVER

Possible Answers:

Threaten

Unite

Detach

Distort

Clarify

Correct answer:

Detach

Explanation:

"Sever" means disconnect or chop something off from something else. "Detach" means unfasten or separate, so it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "sever."

Example Question #299 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

NAVIGATE

Possible Answers:

Neglect

Steer

Forget

Anger

Construct

Correct answer:

Steer

Explanation:

"Navigate" means guide the direction of a ship or to make one's way through something complex or an area with obstacles, and "steer" means determine the direction in which a trackless mode of transportation is moving, so "steer" is the correct answer.

Example Question #300 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

EVADE

Possible Answers:

Order

Catch

Avoid

Confront

Show

Correct answer:

Avoid

Explanation:

"Evade" means avoid something, especially by being sneaky, so "avoid" is the correct answer.

 

Example Question #301 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MEANDER

Possible Answers:

Ramble

Untwist

Stay

Run

Discern

Correct answer:

Ramble

Explanation:

To "meander" means to wander aimlessly, either by walking around or in conversation or plot. So, "ramble" is the correct answer, as it means wander around just to enjoy the walk or during a conversation, pursue topics not relevant to the topic in hand.

Example Question #302 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

RUMMAGE

Possible Answers:

Receive

Advance

Neglect

Search

Guard

Correct answer:

Search

Explanation:

"Rummage" means dig through a group or pile of things in a disorganized way, so "search" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "rummage."

Example Question #303 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MANUFACTURE

Possible Answers:

Twirl

Demolish 

Sing

Make 

Shatter

Correct answer:

Make 

Explanation:

To "manufacture" something means to make it. Usually something that is being manufactured is made in a factory. So, "make" is the correct answer.

Example Question #304 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MEND

Possible Answers:

Swim

Repair

Strike

Sleep

Rise

Correct answer:

Repair

Explanation:

"Mend" means to repair; sleep is to rest for an extended period of time; strike is to hit; rise is to move up; and swim is to move through a body of water.

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