SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Verbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

PROWL

Possible Answers:

Sprint 

Fly 

Host 

Slink

Nest 

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 #122 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

CONSERVE

Possible Answers:

Deny

Progress 

Regress

Investigate

Save 

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 #123 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

ILLUMINATE

Possible Answers:

Cascade

Brighten

Falter

Shower 

Confuse

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 #124 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

SEVER

Possible Answers:

Distort

Clarify

Unite

Threaten

Detach

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 #125 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

NAVIGATE

Possible Answers:

Neglect

Steer

Construct

Anger

Forget

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 #126 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

EVADE

Possible Answers:

Confront

Catch

Show

Order

Avoid

Correct answer:

Avoid

Explanation:

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

 

Example Question #127 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

MEANDER

Possible Answers:

Stay

Run

Ramble

Untwist

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 #128 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

RUMMAGE

Possible Answers:

Search

Neglect

Receive

Guard

Advance

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 #129 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

MANUFACTURE

Possible Answers:

Make 

Sing

Twirl

Shatter

Demolish 

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 #130 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

MEND

Possible Answers:

Repair

Strike

Sleep

Rise

Swim

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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