SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #301 : Synonyms

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

MEANDER

Possible Answers:

Ramble

Run

Discern

Stay

Untwist

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 #302 : Synonyms

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

RUMMAGE

Possible Answers:

Search

Neglect

Guard

Receive

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 #303 : Synonyms

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

MANUFACTURE

Possible Answers:

Twirl

Demolish 

Sing

Shatter

Make 

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 #304 : Synonyms

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

MEND

Possible Answers:

Sleep

Rise

Strike

Swim

Repair

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.

Example Question #305 : Synonyms

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

CAPTURE

Possible Answers:

Find

Demand

Lose

Drop

Catch

Correct answer:

Catch

Explanation:

“Capture” means catch or arrest, so "catch" is the correct answer. To provide further help, “demand” means say something has to be done.

Example Question #306 : Synonyms

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

LAUNCH

Possible Answers:

Terminate

End

Halt

Pause

Begin

Correct answer:

Begin

Explanation:

“Launch” means begin something, like a project, or throw. To provide further help, “pause” means briefly stop doing something; “halt” means stop; and “terminate” means finish.

Example Question #307 : Synonyms

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

DOZE

Possible Answers:

Exhaust

Predict

Sleep

Leap

Sprint

Correct answer:

Sleep

Explanation:

“Doze” means sleep for a short period of time in a light way. To provide further help, “leap” means jump high; “sprint” means run quickly; “predict” means say that something will happen in the future; and “exhaust” means use up a given amount of something or cause someone or something to become very tired.

Example Question #308 : Synonyms

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

REPAIR

Possible Answers:

Fix

Summarize

Canter

Yell

Belittle

Correct answer:

Fix

Explanation:

To “repair” something means to fix it, so "fix" is the correct answer. To provide further help, “yell” means shout; “summarize” means briefly describe something or how something happened; “belittle” means make fun of; and “canter” means run and is usually used to describe a specific way in which a horse runs.

Example Question #309 : Synonyms

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

ALTER

Possible Answers:

Change

Lose

Dominate

Entertain

Acknowledge

Correct answer:

Change

Explanation:

To “alter” something means to change it. To provide further help, “dominate” means control or command; “acknowledge” means recognize; and “entertain” means amuse.

Example Question #310 : Synonyms

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

DESTROY

Possible Answers:

Abolish

Demolish

Convoy

Employ

Create

Correct answer:

Demolish

Explanation:

To "destroy" something means to dismantle it completely, or to demolish it, so "demolish" is the correct answer. Considering the answer choices, "employ" means make use of, a "convoy" is a groups of vehicles traveling together, to "abolish" something means to put an end to it, and "create" means makeproduce, or generate.

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