SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms
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Example Question #1111 : Synonyms
Please select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ERADICATE
Manage
Dictate
Restore
Destroy
Create
Destroy
"Eradicate" is a verb defined as "to remove or destroy completely." Of the answer choices, "destroy" has the closest meaning.
Example Question #1112 : Synonyms
A synonym of “extricate” is __________.
release
trap
prove
insinuate
serve
release
“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 #42 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Dismantle
to destroy
to construct
to trade
to approve
to take apart
to take apart
"Dismantle" means to take apart.
Example Question #310 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Demolish
to shuffle
to destroy
to erect
to describe
to boycott
to destroy
"Demolish" means to destroy.
Example Question #1113 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONGEAL
Parody
Thicken
Deplore
Underwhelm
Integrate
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 #51 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INUNDATE
Underwhelm
Portray
Assume
Weaken
Flood
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 #52 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EMERGE
Disgrace
Mutate
Appear
Captivate
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 #53 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CIRCULATE
Edify
Complain
Destroy
Portray
Spread
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 #54 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EMANCIPATE
Free
Squeeze
Purchase
Imprison
Rescue
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 #55 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXTRACT
Remove
Respond
Review
Correct
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.
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