All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #186 : Synonyms: Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
STAGNATE
condemn
purport
infest
languish
croon
languish
"Stagnate" means to become stagnant, cease to flow, or to languish.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CORDON
deplete
resolve
isolate
propel
encourage
isolate
To "cordon" off something is to isolate it.
Example Question #2701 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
OSSIFY
solidify
destruct
protest
distribute
explore
solidify
"Ossify" means to harden, solidify, or to become bone.
Example Question #1902 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
GNASH
Raise
Bite
Prepare
Combine
Differentiate
Bite
"Gnash" means to grind together and often refers to teeth, or to bite, so "bite" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2702 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
COWER
Rise
Disappoint
Crouch
Alienate
Commend
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 #2702 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CAREEN
loosen
hurtle
congregate
assemble
threaten
hurtle
"Careen" means to move quickly and uncontrolled in a particular direction, or hurtle through somewhere.
Example Question #2703 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BUFFET
Fold
Enjoy
Strike
Post
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 #2704 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACCELERATE
Retreat
Exploit
Slow down
Stop
Speed up
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 #2705 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OCCLUDE
Close
Live
Hand
Petrify
Relish
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 #2703 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DWINDLE
Rotate
Diminish
Hang
Foretell
Tease
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.
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