All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #311 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONGEAL
Deplore
Underwhelm
Thicken
Integrate
Parody
Thicken
“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 #312 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INUNDATE
Assume
Portray
Underwhelm
Flood
Weaken
Flood
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 #313 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EMERGE
Captivate
Mutate
Appear
Disgrace
Disappear
Appear
"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 #314 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CIRCULATE
Destroy
Spread
Edify
Complain
Portray
Spread
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 #315 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EMANCIPATE
Free
Imprison
Squeeze
Rescue
Purchase
Free
"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 #316 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXTRACT
Respond
Correct
Remove
Review
Decorate
Remove
"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 #317 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RECUPERATE
Frenetic
Procure
Rift
Convalesce
Absolve
Convalesce
"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 #318 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
INTRUDE
Discover
Feeling
Melt
Inquire
Thrust
Thrust
"Intrude" means to force in; therefore, "thrust," to push forcibly, is the best answer choice.
Example Question #319 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INCINERATE
Visit
Cremate
Develop
Enclose
Interest
Cremate
"Incinerate" means to burn or reduce to ashes. "Cremate," meaning to burn or consume by fire, is the best answer.
Example Question #320 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARISE
Hinder
Emerge
Perform
Capitulate
Celebrate
Emerge
"Arise" means emerge, so "emerge" is the correct answer.
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