SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Verbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #50 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

CONGEAL

Possible Answers:

Integrate 

Deplore 

Thicken 

Parody 

Underwhelm 

Correct answer:

Thicken 

Explanation:

“Congeal” means thicken, so "thicken" is the correct answer. For clarification, "deplore" means hate, "integrate" means to put together or to come together, and a "parody" is an amusing copy of something.

Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

INUNDATE

Possible Answers:

Flood 

Weaken 

Assume 

Portray 

Underwhelm 

Correct answer:

Flood 

Explanation:

To be "inundated" with stuff is to be overwhelmed, swamped or flooded. For clarification, "portray" means to depict; "assume" is a judgment made based on previous observation that has not been confirmed.

Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

EMERGE

Possible Answers:

Appear

Disgrace

Captivate

Disappear

Mutate

Correct answer:

Appear

Explanation:

"Emerge" means appear. "Disappear" means vanish, which one can infer from the word consisting of the negative prefix "dis-," which means not, and "appear." None of the other answers are close in meaning to "emerge": "captivate" means capture the attention of, "disgrace" means bring dishonor upon, and "mutate" means change.

Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

CIRCULATE

Possible Answers:

Destroy 

Complain 

Spread 

Portray 

Edify 

Correct answer:

Spread 

Explanation:

To circulate means to spread. It is commonly used to describe the spread of ideas or media. For clarification, edify means to build and is an antonym of destroy; portray means represent or depict.

Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

EMANCIPATE

Possible Answers:

Purchase

Free

Squeeze

Imprison

Rescue

Correct answer:

Free

Explanation:

"Emancipate" is a verb that means free or liberate, so "free" is the correct answer. "Imprison" is an antonym of "emancipate"; it means restrict or contain someone in a jail. "Squeeze" means put pressure on something using one's hands or fingers. "Purchase" means buy. "Rescue" means save someone or something from danger.

Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

EXTRACT

Possible Answers:

Correct

Review

Respond

Decorate

Remove

Correct answer:

Remove

Explanation:

"Extract" means to remove or to take out of, so "remove," a verb that means to take away, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "extract" or "remove": "respond" means to reply or to answer; "decorate" means to make something look beautiful by adding ornaments or other objects; "correct" means to make right; and "review" means to look over and inspect for errors.

Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

RECUPERATE

Possible Answers:

Absolve 

Convalesce

Rift 

Procure 

Frenetic 

Correct answer:

Convalesce

Explanation:

"Recuperate" means to recover or to get better, so it is most similar in meaning to “convalesce," which means to recover. For clarification, a "rift" is a divide or a crack, "procure" means to obtain or to get, "absolve" means to free from blame or guilt, and "frenetic" means fast and out of control.

Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

INTRUDE

Possible Answers:

Thrust

Discover

Inquire

Feeling

Melt

Correct answer:

Thrust

Explanation:

"Intrude" means to force in; therefore, "thrust," to push forcibly, is the best answer choice.

Example Question #58 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

INCINERATE

Possible Answers:

Enclose

Interest

Develop

Visit

Cremate

Correct answer:

Cremate

Explanation:

"Incinerate" means to burn or reduce to ashes. "Cremate," meaning to burn or consume by fire, is the best answer.

Example Question #59 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

ARISE

Possible Answers:

Capitulate

Perform

Celebrate

Hinder

Emerge

Correct answer:

Emerge

Explanation:

"Arise" means emerge, so "emerge" is the correct answer.

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