SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms
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Example Question #127 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MEANDER
Stay
Ramble
Run
Discern
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 #128 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUMMAGE
Neglect
Receive
Guard
Advance
Search
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 #129 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MANUFACTURE
Shatter
Twirl
Demolish
Make
Sing
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 #130 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MEND
Repair
Strike
Sleep
Swim
Rise
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 #71 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPTURE
Drop
Catch
Lose
Find
Demand
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 #72 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LAUNCH
Begin
End
Halt
Pause
Terminate
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 #73 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOZE
Sprint
Predict
Leap
Exhaust
Sleep
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 #74 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REPAIR
Belittle
Fix
Yell
Summarize
Canter
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 #75 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALTER
Dominate
Change
Lose
Acknowledge
Entertain
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 #76 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESTROY
Demolish
Create
Employ
Abolish
Convoy
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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