SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Other Verbs
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Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADHERE
Sticky
Obey
Insult
Prize
Develop
Obey
"Adhere" is a verb with a variety of meanings; sticky things can adhere (stick to) other things, or a person can adhere to (obey) rules. "Sticky' may look like a potential synonym of "adhere," but whereas "stick" could be a synonym, "sticky" cannot, as it is an adjective and "adhere" a verb. "Obey," however, is a synonym of "adhere" as it is used to mean comply with, so "obey" is the correct answer.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENSUE
Connect
Result
Define
Perish
Command
Result
"Ensue" means occur or result, so "result" is the correct answer. "Define" means state the definition of a word or phrase. "Connect" means join or combine. "Command" means direct or order. "Perish" means die.
Example Question #381 : Synonyms: Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
RENDER
challenge
decree
ratify
grab
supply
supply
"Render" means to provide, give, or supply a service.
Example Question #381 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SQUANDER.
Hoard
Keep
Save
Accumulate
Waste
Waste
To “squander” something means to waste it. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all antonyms of squander.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
QUELL
rectify
enter
fantasize
substitute
quash
quash
To "quell" means to put an end to something, suppress it, or quash it.
Example Question #382 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Forsake
to correct
to retain
to differentiate
to relinquish
to contemplate
to relinquish
"Forsake" means to give up or relinquish; to retain is to hold on to; to differentiate is to distinguish or set apart; to contemplate is to think; and to correct is to make right.
Example Question #383 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PLUNDER
Loot
Degrade
Replace
Comment
Abuse
Loot
"Plunder" can be used as a noun or verb, but because all of the answer choices can be used as verbs, we will need to consider "plunder" as a verb. When used as a verb, "plunder" means to steal or loot. "Replace" means to put back. "Abuse" means to treat badly. "Degrade" means to demean. "Comment" means to make an observation or remark.
Example Question #384 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACQUIRE
Clarify
Dissolve
Comprehend
Obtain
Label
Obtain
"Acquire" means obtain, so "obtain" is the correct answer. "Dissolve" means disppear or break down. "Label" means attach a tag containing information to an item. "Comprehend" means understand. "Clarify" means make clearer or easier to understand.
Example Question #385 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BESTOW
Join
Store
Take
Give
Realize
Give
"Bestow" means to present as a gift. "Give" is the best answer as it means to hand to someone. Considering the other choices, "join" means to bring into contact, "realize" means to understand, "store" means to put away for future use, and "take" means to get in one's possession.
Example Question #386 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PIRATE
Seize
Steal
Elaborate
Classify
Detain
Steal
When used as a verb, "pirate" means to plunder or "steal." "Classify" means to put in groups with similar characteristics. "Elaborate," when used as a verb, means to expand or provide additional details. "Detain" means to hold a person in a location or imprison. "Seize" means to grab or to take possession of something, usually without the owner's permission.
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