SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Verbs
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Example Question #4 : 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.
thrilled
none of the above
bored
excited
mistreated
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 #5 : 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.
rising
high
stronger
suffering
None of the above
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 speak
to buy
to help
Assist means to help.
Example Question #171 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Search
to jump
to disappear
to dump
to look for
to hide
to look for
"Search" means to look for.
Example Question #172 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Rely
to sing
to depend
to dance
to fight
to fix
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
Change
Encourage
Animosity
Frighten
Worry
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
Discourage
Influence
Illustrate
Frighten
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
Total
Timely
Protect
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 #174 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENLIST
Declare
Speak
Enroll
Help
Aid
Enroll
"Enlist" is defined as to enroll or in the armed services, so "enroll" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #175 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ATTRACT
Fall asleep
Bring closer
Send away
Get lost
Get sick
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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