SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #351 : Synonyms

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

AFFECT

Possible Answers:

Conform 

Influence 

Frighten

Discourage 

Illustrate 

Correct answer:

Influence 

Explanation:

To "affect" something means to influence or to change it, so "influence" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "affect": "conform" means follow a standard or tradition; "discourage" means demoralize or make someone feel as if they can't achieve a goal; "illustrate" means draw a picture of or demonstrate a point; and "frighten" means scare.

Example Question #352 : Synonyms

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

DEFEND

Possible Answers:

Convey 

Protect 

Timely 

Attack 

Total 

Correct answer:

Protect 

Explanation:

"Defend" means protect, so "protect" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "timely" means happening at the right time, and "convey" means demonstrate or show.

Example Question #353 : Synonyms

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

ENLIST

Possible Answers:

Declare

Aid

Help

Speak

Enroll

Correct answer:

Enroll

Explanation:

"Enlist" is defined as to enroll or in the armed services, so "enroll" is the best answer choice.

Example Question #354 : Synonyms

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

ATTRACT

Possible Answers:

Fall asleep

Send away 

Get sick 

Get lost 

Bring closer 

Correct answer:

Bring closer 

Explanation:

Attract means bring closer or draw in, so "bring closer" is the correct answer. If you are attracted to something, you like it and are drawn to it.

Example Question #355 : Synonyms

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

OCCUR

Possible Answers:

Happen 

Demonstrate 

Lie 

Choose

Glance 

Correct answer:

Happen 

Explanation:

"Occur" means happen or take place, so "happen" is the correct answer. To help you, "choose" means pick or select; "glance" means quickly look; and "demonstrate" means show or indicate.

Example Question #356 : Synonyms

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

INSPECT

Possible Answers:

Mimic 

Fathom 

Curved 

Solve 

Examine 

Correct answer:

Examine 

Explanation:

"Inspect" means examine or look at very closely, so "examine" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "inspect": to "mimic" someone or something means to copy that person or that thing; "solve" means figure out; "curved" means rounded; and "fathom" means understand.

Example Question #357 : Synonyms

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

INFILTRATE

Possible Answers:

Gain access to 

Be victorious in

Go under 

Cross over 

Measure 

Correct answer:

Gain access to 

Explanation:

To "infiltrate" means to enter into a group and spy on it. The closest answer choice to that definition is “gain access to.”

Example Question #358 : Synonyms

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

ELICIT

Possible Answers:

Bring together 

Draw out 

Lecture 

Contact 

Share 

Correct answer:

Draw out 

Explanation:

To "elicit" means to provoke a reaction or to draw something out. (In this context, "draw" means bring forth and not illustrate.) To help you, "contact" means touch or reach out to, and "lecture" means teach, instruct,or criticize.

Example Question #359 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the word which is most similar to the word in capital letters.

EARN

Possible Answers:

Attract

Mourn

Prone

Forbid

Deserve

Correct answer:

Deserve

Explanation:

To “earn” something means to have worked for it and to deserve it. To provide further help, “mourn” means to express sadness about something; “prone” means likely to do something, vulnerable to repeating some pattern of behavior; “forbid” means not allow.

Example Question #360 : Synonyms

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

ESCALATE

Possible Answers:

Bypass

Halt

Resume

Intensify

Tighten

Correct answer:

Intensify

Explanation:

"Escalate" means increase or intensify, so "intensify" is the correct answer.

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