SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #953 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

MONITOR

Possible Answers:

Lament

Observe

Supplant

Consider

Retort

Correct answer:

Observe

Explanation:

To "monitor" something means to observe something, to watch something; a "monitor" of something is someone who observes things. To provide further help, "supplant" means replace; "consider" means think about; "retort" means answer back; "lament" means mourn, cry about

Example Question #954 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

TREMOR

Possible Answers:

Shake

Rent

Punish

Argue

Decide

Correct answer:

Shake

Explanation:

To "tremor" means to shake. A "tremor" is a movement in the ground, associated with an earthquake. In this instance "tremor" is being used as a verb which means to shake

Example Question #955 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

LIBERATE

Possible Answers:

Wave 

Sacrifice 

Worship 

Free 

Jog 

Correct answer:

Free 

Explanation:

"Liberate" most nearly means to free something/ to set free. The root word is "liberty" which means a state of freedom. None of the other choices provided are related to the word "liberate."

Example Question #956 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

CARRY

Possible Answers:

Destroy

Drop

Contrast

Convey

Demolish

Correct answer:

Convey

Explanation:

"Convey" and "carry" can both be used to describe the action of moving something along. The other words do not share this meaning.

Example Question #957 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

COOL

Possible Answers:

Reference

Reveal

Freshman

Freshen

Refreshment

Correct answer:

Freshen

Explanation:

"Cool" and "freshen" are synonyms. The other words are not synonymous with "cool."

Example Question #958 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

POUNCE

Possible Answers:

Glide

Ambush

Fly

Wriggle

Crawl

Correct answer:

Ambush

Explanation:

A cat may "pounce" on a mouse. This means that it suddenly springs on the mouse, usually from a hiding place. The word with the closest meaning is "ambush."  An "ambush" is a surprise attack.

All of the other words on the list are also ways of moving. If you "fly," you move through the air. If you "crawl," you drag your body or move on your hands and knees. "Glide" is a form of flying where you move through the air without an engine or moving wings. "Wriggle" means to twist and turn quickly on the ground.

Birds fly; babies crawl; kites glide; and worms wriggle.

Example Question #959 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

SUSTAIN

Possible Answers:

Support

Complicate

Deny

Object

Confuse

Correct answer:

Support

Explanation:

"Sustain" most nearly means to strengthen or support. Variations include "sustainable" or "sustenance." "Deny" and "object" both mean to oppose, and therefore are not synonyms. "Confuse" and "complicate" both relate to making a situation more complex, and are not related to "sustain."

Example Question #960 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

LOOKING

Possible Answers:

Feeling

Peering

Hyperventilating

Trotting

Meeting

Correct answer:

Peering

Explanation:

"Looking" means to peer at something, which makes "peering" the best synonym of "looking."

Incorrect Answers:

"Hyperventilating" involves becoming overexcited. 

"Trotting" involves running at a moderate pace.

"Meeting" means to make the acquaintance of someone for the first time.

"Feeling" involves experiencing an emotion.

Example Question #319 : Synonyms

Which word is a synonym for the word concerned?

Julie was concerned with her grade on the math test.

Possible Answers:

thrilled

None of the other answer choices

excited

worried

happy

Correct answer:

worried

Explanation:

The word worried can replace concern to maintain a similar meaning. 

Example Question #320 : Synonyms

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

 

ASTONISH

Possible Answers:

Manage 

Surprise 

Demand 

Punish 

Susceptible

Correct answer:

Surprise 

Explanation:

"Astonish" means to surprise, so "surprise" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "astonish": "demand" means to ask for something forcefully; "susceptible" means in danger; "manage" means direct a group or endure; and "punish" means discipline for breaking rules or behaving badly.

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