All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #191 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
COWER
Disappoint
Rise
Commend
Crouch
Alienate
Crouch
"Cower" means to crouch down to distance oneself from something frightening. "Crouch," a verb that means stoop or squat, is the answer choice closest in meaning to "cower," so "crouch" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CAREEN
threaten
loosen
assemble
hurtle
congregate
hurtle
"Careen" means to move quickly and uncontrolled in a particular direction, or hurtle through somewhere.
Example Question #1951 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BUFFET
Enjoy
Fold
Post
Strike
Dye
Strike
When used as a verb, "buffet" means to strike with force. "Strike," a verb that means hit with force, is closest in meaning to "buffet," so it is the correct answer.
Example Question #1952 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACCELERATE
Speed up
Exploit
Stop
Retreat
Slow down
Speed up
"Accelerate" means to speed up. "Slow down" has the opposite meaning; it means to travel at a slower speed. "Stop" means to end or halt. "Retreat" means to withdraw or pull back. "Exploit" means to make full use of or to benefit from.
Example Question #1953 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OCCLUDE
Relish
Hand
Live
Close
Petrify
Close
"Occlude" means close or stop up, so "close" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "occlude": "live" means exist in a state that is alive; "petrify" means scare greatly; "hand" means pass something to someone; and "relish" means enjoy.
Example Question #1954 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DWINDLE
Diminish
Hang
Rotate
Tease
Foretell
Diminish
"Dwindle" means diminish gradually, so "diminish," which means decline or decrease, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "dwindle" and "diminish": "foretell" means predict or prognosticate; "hang" means dangle or suspend; "rotate" means spin or revolve; and "tease" means goad or mock.
Example Question #1955 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CAPSIZE
Mature
Fulfill
Sink
Signify
Debate
Sink
"Capsize" means to overturn or to sink, and usually refers to ships. So, "sink" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "capsize": "fulfill" means to carry out or complete a task or an assignment; "debate" means to discuss or argue about an issue or topic; "signify" means to indicate; and "mature" means to grow up physically or mentally.
Example Question #1956 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
BUFF
Dehydrate
Polish
Concur
Renege
Cajole
Polish
"Buff" means to polish or shine. "Renege" means to break or go back on a promise. "Concur" means to assent or to agree. "Cajole" means to convince or persuade someone through flattery. "Dehydrate" means to dry out or deprive of water.
Example Question #1957 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
CONVENE
Assemble
Dispute
Glorify
Disown
Enact
Assemble
"Convene" means to assemble or come together. "Disown" means to abandon or to reject. "Dispute" means to argue or debate. "Enact" means to pass or put into effect. "Glorify" means to admire a person or thing beyond what he or it deserves.
Example Question #1958 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMBIBE
Enter
Abstain
Curb
Drink
Think
Drink
The word "imbibe" means to drink. "Drink" is the best choice as it is a part of the definition for "imbibe." Considering the other choices, "think" means to consider, "abstain" means to hold oneself back from something voluntarily, "curb" means to restrain, and "enter" means to go into.
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