SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Verbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

LIBERATE

Possible Answers:

clean

release

lie

contain

fight

Correct answer:

release

Explanation:

"Liberate" means to free or release someone from a situation.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

REAR

Possible Answers:

catapult

turn around

raise

pass

jump

Correct answer:

raise

Explanation:

"Rear" (as a verb) means to bring up or raise something.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

WHET. 

Possible Answers:

Purpose

Postpone

Stimulate 

Nonsense 

Meander 

Correct answer:

Stimulate 

Explanation:

“Whet” is a transitive verb that describes the action of stimulating something. For clarification, postpone means suspend; meander is a type of slow movement characterized by indirectness, such as in a river.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

RECTIFY.

Possible Answers:

Fix 

Mollify 

Indoctrinate

Will

Cancel

Correct answer:

Fix 

Explanation:

To "rectify" something means to fix it. For clarification, indoctrinate means to instruct or teach through propaganda; mollify means to assuage, or calm.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

INFLICT

Possible Answers:

impose

stand out

relax

herald

strike

Correct answer:

impose

Explanation:

"Inflict" means to impose something unpleasant on someone.

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PRESIDE

Possible Answers:

criticize

conduct

foretell

acclaim

perfect

Correct answer:

conduct

Explanation:

"Preside" means to be in the position of authority at a gathering, or to conduct a meeting.

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

NURTURE

Possible Answers:

Inspire

Neglect

Care for

Reward

Contemplate

Correct answer:

Care for

Explanation:

To "nurture" something means to care for it, so "care for" is the correct answer.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

SUBDUE

Possible Answers:

Validate

Petition

Quash

Survive

Surge

Correct answer:

Quash

Explanation:

"Subdue" means to quash or crush. "Surge" means a gush or outpouring. "Survive" means to continue to live. "Petition" means a request that usually has the signature and support of many people. "Validate" means to check the accuracy of something.

Example Question #361 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

MATRICULATE

Possible Answers:

Enroll

Ignore

Puncture

Satisfy

Exercise

Correct answer:

Enroll

Explanation:

"Matriculate" means enroll at a college or university, so "enroll" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "matriculate": "satisfy" means gratify; "puncture" means pierce; "ignore" means snub or not pay attention to; and "exercise" means exert oneself.

Example Question #362 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

AMELIORATE

Possible Answers:

Retort

Agitate

Tailor

Improve

Nominate

Correct answer:

Improve

Explanation:

"Ameliorate" is a verb that means to improve or to make more bearable. So, "improve" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "ameliorate."

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