SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1894 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

Collaborate

Possible Answers:

to disagree

to cooperate

to bicker

to present

to tease

Correct answer:

to cooperate

Explanation:

"Collaborate" means to cooperate.

Example Question #1091 : Identifying Synonyms

Please select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

INTERPOLATE

Possible Answers:

Suggest

Reject

Remove

Insert

Interpret

Correct answer:

Insert

Explanation:

The definition of interpolate is "to insert something between fixed points." Of the words, "insert" has the closest meaning to interpolate. 

Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

Please select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ERADICATE

Possible Answers:

Destroy

Restore

Manage

Create

Dictate

Correct answer:

Destroy

Explanation:

"Eradicate" is a verb defined as "to remove or destroy completely." Of the answer choices, "destroy" has the closest meaning.

Example Question #1092 : Identifying Synonyms

A synonym of “extricate” is __________.

Possible Answers:

release

trap

serve

prove

insinuate

Correct answer:

release

Explanation:

“Extricate” is a verb that means “to free from difficulty,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “free.” That means that “trap” cannot be the correct answer, because “trap” can mean “prevent (someone) from escaping from a place,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “extricate.” “Release,” however, is a verb that means “to set free,” and because “release” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “extricate,” “release” is the correct answer.

Example Question #1898 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

Dismantle

Possible Answers:

to take apart

to construct

to approve

to destroy

to trade

Correct answer:

to take apart

Explanation:

"Dismantle" means to take apart.

Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

Demolish

Possible Answers:

to erect

to describe

to boycott

to shuffle

to destroy

Correct answer:

to destroy

Explanation:

"Demolish" means to destroy.

Example Question #1093 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CONGEAL

Possible Answers:

Thicken 

Underwhelm 

Parody 

Integrate 

Deplore 

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 #1094 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INUNDATE

Possible Answers:

Flood 

Underwhelm 

Assume 

Portray 

Weaken 

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 #1095 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EMERGE

Possible Answers:

Disgrace

Disappear

Captivate

Appear

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 #1096 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CIRCULATE

Possible Answers:

Destroy 

Complain 

Edify 

Spread 

Portray 

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.

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