SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Verbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #171 : Synonyms: Verbs

Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?

He got abused by the point guards cross-over.

Possible Answers:

bored

none of the above

excited

mistreated

thrilled

Correct answer:

mistreated

Explanation:

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 #172 : Synonyms: Verbs

Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?

His stocks were declining as the market struggled. 

Possible Answers:

rising

suffering

high

None of the above

stronger

Correct answer:

suffering

Explanation:

The word "declining" can be replaced with "suffering" to describe the trouble he was having with the stock market. 

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

Assist

Possible Answers:

to help

to buy

to speak

to trade

to reply

Correct answer:

to help

Explanation:

Assist means to help.

Example Question #986 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

Search

Possible Answers:

to disappear

to look for

to jump

to dump

to hide

Correct answer:

to look for

Explanation:

"Search" means to look for.

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

Rely

Possible Answers:

to depend

to fight

to dance

to fix

to sing

Correct answer:

to depend

Explanation:

"Rely" means to depend on.

Example Question #173 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

ALTER

Possible Answers:

Worry 

Encourage 

Frighten 

Animosity 

Change 

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 #174 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

AFFECT

Possible Answers:

Influence 

Illustrate 

Conform 

Frighten

Discourage 

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 #175 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

DEFEND

Possible Answers:

Attack 

Total 

Convey 

Timely 

Protect 

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 #176 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

ENLIST

Possible Answers:

Speak

Declare

Help

Aid

Enroll

Correct answer:

Enroll

Explanation:

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

Example Question #177 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

ATTRACT

Possible Answers:

Get lost 

Bring closer 

Get sick 

Fall asleep

Send away 

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.

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