SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

COOPERATE

Possible Answers:

Handicap

Collaborate

Hurt

Block

Check

Correct answer:

Collaborate

Explanation:

Cooperate and collaborate both mean to aid or assist. 

Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

FORMULATE

Possible Answers:

Spread

Sketch

Opportunistic

Contain

Devise

Correct answer:

Devise

Explanation:

To "formulate" something means to systematically devise it, so "devise," which means invent while paying careful attention to details, is the best answer choice.

Example Question #201 : Synonyms

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

PREDICT

Possible Answers:

Foretell

Learn

Teach

Exercise

Find

Correct answer:

Foretell

Explanation:

"Predict" means to guess.

Example Question #202 : Synonyms

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

TAUNT

Possible Answers:

Riddle

Adventure

Elated

Compliment

Mock

Correct answer:

Mock

Explanation:

"Taunt," when used as a verb, means mock or make fun of, and when used as a noun, "taunt" means a remark made in order to provoke or anger someone. "Mock" is most similar in meaning to "taunt," so "mock" is the correct answer choice! A "compliment" is an antonym of a "taunt."

Example Question #203 : Synonyms

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

DEMONSTRATE

Possible Answers:

Measure

Recover

Show

Tease

Drench

Correct answer:

Show

Explanation:

"Demonstrate" is to show; to recover is to get better; to tease is to make fun of; and to drench is to soak with a liquid.

Example Question #204 : Synonyms

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

IMPLY

Possible Answers:

Express

Help

State

Locate

Suggest

Correct answer:

Suggest

Explanation:

"Imply" and "suggest" both hint at the meaning of something. 

Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

DEPICT

Possible Answers:

Restore 

Normal 

Abnormal 

Represent 

Confirm 

Correct answer:

Represent 

Explanation:

"Depict" means show or represent something, so "represent" is the correct answer. To help you, "abnormal" means not normal or weird, and "restore" means return to an earlier, better condition.

Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

Estimate

Possible Answers:

to study

to write

to create

to discuss

to guess

Correct answer:

to guess

Explanation:

"Estimate" is to guess, and to discuss is to talk.

Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

OUTLINE

Possible Answers:

Vulgar 

Plan 

Infamous 

Watch 

Embarrass

Correct answer:

Plan 

Explanation:

To "outline" something means to plan it or to trace it, so "plan" is the correct answer. To help you, "infamous" means famous for the wrong reasons, and "vulgar" means rude and disgusting.

Example Question #205 : Synonyms

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

ACKNOWLEDGE

Possible Answers:

Depict 

Serious 

Portray 

Alarmed 

Recognize 

Correct answer:

Recognize 

Explanation:

"Acknowledge" means recognize or accept, so "recognize" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "acknowledge": "recognize" means know or see; "alarmed" means scared; and "portray" and "depict" both mean to show.

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