All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
LIBERATE
clean
release
lie
contain
fight
release
"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
catapult
turn around
raise
pass
jump
raise
"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.
Purpose
Postpone
Stimulate
Nonsense
Meander
Stimulate
“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.
Fix
Mollify
Indoctrinate
Will
Cancel
Fix
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
impose
stand out
relax
herald
strike
impose
"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
criticize
conduct
foretell
acclaim
perfect
conduct
"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
Inspire
Neglect
Care for
Reward
Contemplate
Care for
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
Validate
Petition
Quash
Survive
Surge
Quash
"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
Enroll
Ignore
Puncture
Satisfy
Exercise
Enroll
"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
Retort
Agitate
Tailor
Improve
Nominate
Improve
"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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