SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #1101 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EMANCIPATE

Possible Answers:

Free

Squeeze

Imprison

Purchase

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 #1102 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EXTRACT

Possible Answers:

Respond

Correct

Review

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 #1103 : Identifying Synonyms

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

RECUPERATE

Possible Answers:

Absolve 

Procure 

Convalesce

Frenetic 

Rift 

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 #1122 : Synonyms

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

INTRUDE

Possible Answers:

Melt

Feeling

Thrust

Discover

Inquire

Correct answer:

Thrust

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1104 : Identifying Synonyms

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 #1105 : Identifying Synonyms

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.

Example Question #1106 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EXPEDITE

Possible Answers:

Hasten

Fumble

Decelerate

Recite

Expose

Correct answer:

Hasten

Explanation:

"Expedite" is a verb that means make something occur or be accomplished more quickly, so we need to pick out another verb that also means speed up. While both "hasten" and "decelerate" have to do with speed, "decelerate" means make something moving slow down, whereas "hasten" means cause something to speed up. Because "hasten" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "expedite," it is the correct answer.

Example Question #322 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

Conform

Possible Answers:

to comply

to distract

to destroy

to rebel

to persist

Correct answer:

to comply

Explanation:

"Conform" means to obey or comply.

Example Question #1107 : Identifying Synonyms

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

RESUME

Possible Answers:

Obstruct

Repair

Refuse

Restart

Glorify

Correct answer:

Restart

Explanation:

"Resume" means restart or continue again after a break, so "restart" is the correct answer. "Obstruct" means physically block or prevent an event from occuring. "Refuse" means reject or say no to some request. "Repair" means fix or restore to working condition. "Glorify" means worship or admire a person or object beyond reason.

Example Question #1108 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CONFORM

Possible Answers:

Comprehend

Avoid

Comply

Respond

Hinder

Correct answer:

Comply

Explanation:

"Conform" means to comply or abide by the customs or rules, so "comply" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "conform": "avoid" means to stay away from something or someone. "Comprehend" means to understand; "respond" means to reply; and "hinder" means to delay or prevent something from occurring.

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