SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Verbs
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Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
He got abused by the point guards cross-over.
bored
excited
none of the above
mistreated
thrilled
mistreated
In this sentence the word mistreated can be substitued for abused. Both would mean that the player got tripped up by the other player's great move.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
His stocks were declining as the market struggled.
stronger
rising
suffering
None of the above
high
suffering
The word "declining" can be replaced with "suffering" to describe the trouble he was having with the stock market.
Example Question #10 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Assist
to help
to reply
to trade
to buy
to speak
to help
Assist means to help.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Search
to look for
to hide
to dump
to jump
to disappear
to look for
"Search" means to look for.
Example Question #341 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Rely
to sing
to depend
to fix
to fight
to dance
to depend
"Rely" means to depend on.
Example Question #171 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ALTER
Worry
Frighten
Change
Animosity
Encourage
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 #172 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AFFECT
Frighten
Influence
Illustrate
Discourage
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 #173 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEFEND
Protect
Timely
Total
Convey
Attack
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 #175 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENLIST
Enroll
Speak
Declare
Aid
Help
Enroll
"Enlist" is defined as to enroll or in the armed services, so "enroll" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #174 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ATTRACT
Send away
Get lost
Bring closer
Get sick
Fall asleep
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.
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