All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #80 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HACKNEY
Gyrate
Pique
To make stale by common use
Hoard
Replenish
To make stale by common use
"Hackney" means to make something--such as a word, a phrase or an idea--stale, common, trite or clichéd by excessive use.
"Gyrate" means to circle, twirl or whirl.
"Pique" means to arouse a slight anger, to offend or provoke.
"Hoard" means to stockpile, to accumulate, to collect.
"Replenish" means to fill, refresh or restock something.
Example Question #81 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MUSTER
Realize
Separate
Lend
Gather
Scatter
Gather
The correct answer is "gather."
"Muster," in this case, is a verb that means to gather, collect, assemble or bring together.
This term can be used two ways -with an object or without. In the sentence above, it is used without an object (courage is not a tangible object).
An example of using the term with an object would be the following -
The commander "mustered" up the candidates for the ceremony. The tangible object would be the candidates.
Example Question #82 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REVERE
Extol
Shun
Ridicule
Disregard
Admire
Admire
The correct answer is "admire."
The word "revere" is a verb that means to feel deep respect and admiration for (something).
"Admire" is a synonym of "revere."
Example Question #83 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEVIATE
Diverge
Reconcile
Spread
Scrape
Agree
Diverge
"Deviate" means to diverge from a path, to depart from a path, to veer away.
"Spread" means to open, to develop or to proliferate.
"Scrape" means to scratch something, to remove the outer layer or to rub something against a rough surface.
"Agree" means to be in unison, to allow or to assent.
"Reconcile" means to come to an agreement or make peace.
Example Question #84 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENDURE
Continue
Exists
Break down
Strike
Preach
Exists
"Endure" means to exists. "Strike" means to hit. "Preach" means to give a sermon or speech relating to religion. "Continue" means to resume or to keep going. "Break down" means to become broken or to become no longer functioning.
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