SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Verbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #943 : Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Integrate

Possible Answers:

to separate

to convert

to construct

to distinguish

to combine

Correct answer:

to combine

Explanation:

"Integrate" means to put together or combine.

Example Question #141 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

Remain

Possible Answers:

to increase

to free

to stay

to depart

to combine

Correct answer:

to stay

Explanation:

"Remain" means to stay.

Example Question #142 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

Burrow

Possible Answers:

to explore

to protect

to exercise

to play

to dig

Correct answer:

to dig

Explanation:

"Burrow" means to dig.

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location

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

Preserve

Possible Answers:

to conserve

to create

to destroy

to replace

to discover

Correct answer:

to conserve

Explanation:

"Preserve" means to conserve.

Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location

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

Decay

Possible Answers:

to repeal

to narrate

to express

to demonstrate

to rot

Correct answer:

to rot

Explanation:

"Decay" means to rot.

Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location

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

Advance

Possible Answers:

to move forward

to decide

to move back

to retreat

to contribute

Correct answer:

to move forward

Explanation:

"Advance" means to move forward.

Example Question #141 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

"Ornament

Possible Answers:

to move downwards

to fulfill

to decorate

to rot

to satisfy

Correct answer:

to decorate

Explanation:

"Ornament" means to decorate.

Example Question #141 : Synonyms: Verbs

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters

RANSACK

Possible Answers:

Dodge

Edify 

Elevate 

Outline 

Search 

Correct answer:

Search 

Explanation:

To "ransack" something means to search in a reckless or haphazard fashion. So the correct answer is “search.” For clarification, elevate means to raise or rise up; edify means to build or teach.

Example Question #142 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

DEBILITATE

Possible Answers:

Edify 

Weaken 

Strengthen 

Refuse 

Permit 

Correct answer:

Weaken 

Explanation:

"Debilitate" means to make weaker. For clarification, "edify" means build or teach; "permit" means allow.

Example Question #141 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

DILATE

Possible Answers:

Encourage

Identify

Lessen

Oppose

Widen

Correct answer:

Widen

Explanation:

"Dilate" means widen or make larger.

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