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 #361 : Synonyms: 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 #362 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RECTIFY.
Indoctrinate
Will
Fix
Mollify
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 #363 : Synonyms: Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
INFLICT
strike
stand out
impose
herald
relax
impose
"Inflict" means to impose something unpleasant on someone.
Example Question #364 : Synonyms: Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PRESIDE
criticize
conduct
acclaim
foretell
perfect
conduct
"Preside" means to be in the position of authority at a gathering, or to conduct a meeting.
Example Question #2881 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
NURTURE
Contemplate
Neglect
Reward
Care for
Inspire
Care for
To "nurture" something means to care for it, so "care for" is the correct answer.
Example Question #363 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUBDUE
Survive
Quash
Petition
Validate
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 #364 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MATRICULATE
Ignore
Satisfy
Exercise
Puncture
Enroll
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 #365 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMELIORATE
Agitate
Nominate
Retort
Improve
Tailor
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."