SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #991 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DILATE

Possible Answers:

Recollect

Recline

Expand

Shrink

Ponder

Correct answer:

Expand

Explanation:

The verb "dilate" means to enlarge, to widen, to expand. It is usually used in reference to "eyes." When someone's eyes become wider they are said to "dilate." Additionally, "recline" means lean back; "recollect" means remember; "shrink" means become smaller; "ponder" means consider, think about deeply.

Example Question #992 : Identifying Synonyms

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

COHERE

Possible Answers:

Fracture

Infuse

Bond

Allude

Vex

Correct answer:

Bond

Explanation:

The verb "cohere" means to form a hole, to unify, to bond together, to stick together. A possible relevant clue to solving this problem would be to consider the usage of the pronoun co- which generally means shared. Additionally, "fracture" means break, split; "vex" means confuse and annoy; "infuse" means put into; "allude" means hint at, suggest is true without directly stating.

Example Question #991 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SIMULATE

Possible Answers:

Revisit

Repose

Replete

Reproduce

Relocate

Correct answer:

Reproduce

Explanation:

The verb "simulate" means copy, reproduce, to copy the appearance of. Additionally, "revisit" means visit again; "relocate" means move to a new house; "repose" means rest; "replete" means filled with

Example Question #992 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SATURATE

Possible Answers:

Terrorize

Confer

Grapple

Soak

Convene

Correct answer:

Soak

Explanation:

The verb "saturate" means to make wet, to drench, to "soak." Additionally, "grapple" means struggle, fight with; "terrorize" means cause someone to feel afraid, cause someone to feel terror; "confer" means discuss with, seek advice from; "convene" means meet up, get together.

Example Question #993 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DITHER

Possible Answers:

Frown

Reward

Falter

Beam

Replace

Correct answer:

Falter

Explanation:

The verb "dither" means to delay in doing something, to hesitate, to "falter." Additionally, "beam" means smile widely and happily.

Example Question #994 : Identifying Synonyms

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

OUST

Possible Answers:

Deny

Drive

Complain

Remove

Approach

Correct answer:

Remove

Explanation:

The verb "oust" means to eject, to "remove" from a position of power, to get rid of someone or something. Additionally, "approach" means walk up to; "deny" means claim something is false.

Example Question #995 : Identifying Synonyms

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

THAW

Possible Answers:

Leap

Dread

Melt

Shrivel

Contend

Correct answer:

Melt

Explanation:

The verb "thaw" means to melt, to become no longer solid due to heat. Additionally, "shrivel" means become smaller, wrinkle and contract due to a loss of something; "leap" means jump high or far; "contend" means argue that something is true; "dread" means deeply fear some future event.

Example Question #996 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PERUSE

Possible Answers:

Rest

Speak

Read

Pilot

Watch

Correct answer:

Read

Explanation:

The verb "peruse" means to read carefully in an unhurried fashion. It can also mean to examine something carefully. Additionally, "pilot" means drive, operate a piece of machinery.

Example Question #997 : Identifying Synonyms

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

RAVAGE

Possible Answers:

Utter

Lure

Cater

Destroy

Trickle

Correct answer:

Destroy

Explanation:

The verb "ravage" means to cause extensive and long lasting damage to something, to completely destroy, lay waste to. Additionally, "cater" means provide for the needs of; "utter" means speak aloud; "trickle" means fall in small amounts; "lure" means entice and attract.

Example Question #998 : Identifying Synonyms

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

MANIFEST

Possible Answers:

Dovetail

Transcend

Exhibit

Repudiate

Renounce

Correct answer:

Exhibit

Explanation:

The verb "manifest" means to exhibit, display, or show one's feelings through one's appearance. "Manifest" can also be used as an adjective in which case it means obvious, clear, easily noticed and acknowledged. Additionally, "renounce" means reject, declare that one has abandoned; "repudiate" means refuse to acknowledge or accept, argue against a claim; "dovetail" means fit together perfectly; "transcend" means go beyond.

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