All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #221 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DALLY
Rectify
Profess
Concur
Dawdle
Elucidate
Dawdle
"Dally" means linger or "dawdle." "Concur" means agree. "Rectify" means to correct or to make right. "Elucidate" means make clear. "Profess" means state openly or announce.
Example Question #222 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HINDER
Maintain
Improve
Facilitate
Charge
Obstruct
Obstruct
"Hinder" means to create difficulties for something, or to obstruct something.
Example Question #223 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUMPLE
Wrinkle
Wake
Scold
Empty
Flatten
Wrinkle
To "rumple" something means to wrinkle it, so "wrinkle" is the correct answer.
Example Question #224 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUARANTINE
Undermine
Organize
Compromise
Rust
Isolate
Isolate
To "quarantine" is to isolate.
Example Question #225 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MITIGATE
Capture
Disguise
Ease
Announce
Shorten
Ease
"Mitigate" means to reduce pain or negative effects. Thus, the word "ease" (used as a verb) is closest in meaning, as easing pain or negative effects would also cause a reduction in those. The other words are completely unrelated to the verb "mitigate."
Example Question #226 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SQUANDER
Harbor
Decipher
Waste
Squish
Intone
Waste
"Squander" means to spend money is an impractical or wasteful way. (Example: "Lucy squandered her father's fortune by investing in a business that had no future.") Thus, "waste" is the best synonym.
Example Question #1944 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
DISSIPATE
Banter
Manufacture
Germinate
Scatter
Establish
Scatter
"Dissipate" means to scatter or disperse, so "scatter" is the correct answer.
Example Question #227 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRECEDE
Move forward
Go after
Celebrate
Go before
Struggle
Go before
"Precede" means to go before. "Go after" has the opposite meaning. None of the other words or terms have the same meaning as "precede." "Move forward" means to proceed. "Celebrate" means to commemorate an event. "Struggle" means to fight or brawl.
Example Question #228 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SQUANDER
Dismiss
Approach
Ignore
Squelch
Waste
Waste
"Squander" means waste or fritter away, so "waste" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #229 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONSOLIDATE
Sympathize
Pacify
Unify
Raze
Categorize
Unify
"Consolidate" means unify. "Raze" means destroy or tear down. "Pacify" means to calm someone or something down. "Sympathize" means to feel or express compassion. "Categorize" means to label or place in a distinct group.
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