All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #301 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MEANDER
Ramble
Run
Discern
Stay
Untwist
Ramble
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
Search
Neglect
Guard
Receive
Advance
Search
"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
Twirl
Demolish
Sing
Shatter
Make
Make
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
Sleep
Rise
Strike
Swim
Repair
Repair
"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
Find
Demand
Lose
Drop
Catch
Catch
“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
Terminate
End
Halt
Pause
Begin
Begin
“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
Exhaust
Predict
Sleep
Leap
Sprint
Sleep
“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
Fix
Summarize
Canter
Yell
Belittle
Fix
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
Change
Lose
Dominate
Entertain
Acknowledge
Change
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
Abolish
Demolish
Convoy
Employ
Create
Demolish
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 make, produce, or generate.
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