SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

Which is a synonym for abolish?

Possible Answers:

Save

Keep

Rid

Establish

None of the other answers

Correct answer:

Rid

Explanation:

"Abolish" and "rid" both mean "to free from".

Example Question #361 : Synonyms

Julie wanted to preserve her fruit, so that she could eat it later. 

Which is a synonym for preserve? 

Possible Answers:

Abandon

Halt

Give up

Keep

None of the other answer choices.  

Correct answer:

Keep

Explanation:

Only the word "keep" could be inserted into the original sentence to maintain a similar meaning.  

Example Question #361 : Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

Modify

Possible Answers:

to correct

to change

to create

to irritate

to increase

Correct answer:

to change

Explanation:

"Modify" is to change; to increase is to make larger; to correct is to make right; to irritate is to annoy; and to create is to make something.

Example Question #362 : Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

Decrease

Possible Answers:

to lessen

to harm

to starve

to suffer

to add

Correct answer:

to lessen

Explanation:

"Decrease" means to lessen; to add is to increase; to harm is to hurt; to starve is to not have sufficient food to eat; and to suffer is to be in pain.

Example Question #363 : Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

Repeal

Possible Answers:

to replace

to cancel

to satisfy

to repair

to achieve

Correct answer:

to cancel

Explanation:

"Repeal" is to cancel; to repair is to fix; to replace is to take the place of; to achieve is to reach; and to satisfy is to meet the expecations.

Example Question #364 : Synonyms

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

GRANT

Possible Answers:

Tremble 

Gather 

Tear

Give 

Distant 

Correct answer:

Give 

Explanation:

To "grant" means to give or to allow, so "give" is the correct answer. To help you, "tremble" means to shake with fear, "tear" means rip, and "distant" means far away.

Example Question #365 : Synonyms

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

SUBSIDE

Possible Answers:

Pass down

Wear off 

Drop down 

Turn on 

Start up 

Correct answer:

Wear off 

Explanation:

"Subside" means wear off or die down, so "wear off" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "subside."

Example Question #1009 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

HEED

Possible Answers:

Practice

Obey

Buy

Question

Correct answer:

Obey

Explanation:

"Obey" is the correct answer. "Obey" and "heed" both mean pay close attention to someone or something.  For example, you might say, "Obey my warning about talking to strangers."

Example Question #366 : Synonyms

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

SUPERSEDE

Possible Answers:

Supplant 

Encourage 

Haughty 

Rational 

Underline 

Correct answer:

Supplant 

Explanation:

To "supersede" something means to supplant it or to take the place of it. So, "replace" is the correct answer because it is closest in meaning to "supersede." To help you, "haughty" means proud, someone who is "rational" is well-balanced and able to think without too much emotion, and to "underline" something means to express a point as being even more important or to highlight something.

Example Question #367 : Synonyms

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

SUPERVISE

Possible Answers:

Dance

Steal 

Obey 

Manage 

Harm 

Correct answer:

Manage 

Explanation:

To "supervise" means to look after, to oversee, or to manage, so "manage" is the correct answer. To help you, "obey" means do as someone says.

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