SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, or Location

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location

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

FORGE

Possible Answers:

Harangue

Lament

Subjugate

Yield

Falsify

Correct answer:

Falsify

Explanation:

The verb "forge" has multiple commonly used meanings, one of which is to falsify, to produce a counterfeit version of for the purposes of subverting authority. Another common meaning of "forge" is to hammer into shape, to build using force. Additionally, "lament" means mourn, express sadness about; "harangue" means lecture in an aggressive or annoying fashion, pester; "subjugate" means bring under control, dominate; "yield" means surrender, give in to.

Example Question #122 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location

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

INDUCE

Possible Answers:

Suspend

Prevent

Cause

Imitate

Allow

Correct answer:

Cause

Explanation:

The verb "induce" means to persuade or to cause, to bring about, to make happen. Additionally, "imitate" means copy; "suspend" means pause.

Example Question #123 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location

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

LIST

Possible Answers:

Adhere

Expire

Loft

Lean

Accept

Correct answer:

Lean

Explanation:

The verb "list" of course has many simpler definitions, but in this context you are looking for "list" as in (of a ship) to lean to one side, to 'keel over,' to tilt. Additionally, "adhere" means stick to or follow; "expire" means die, run out, become no longer fresh; "loft" means throw high in the air.

Example Question #124 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location

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

VENTILATE

Possible Answers:

Elevate

Aerate

Enervate

Ameliorate

Exculpate

Correct answer:

Aerate

Explanation:

The verb "ventilate" means to allow or cause air to circulate around, to "aerate," to 'air out'. Additionally, "elevate" means rise up, lift up, promote; "exculpate" means acquit, free from guilt, prove is innocent; "ameliorate" means soothe, calm, assuage; "enervate" means weaken, cause to be exhausted or in worse condition.

Example Question #125 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location

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

SEQUESTER

Possible Answers:

Squirm

Indict

Isolate

Pelt

Maim

Correct answer:

Isolate

Explanation:

The verb "sequester" means to lock away (particularly oneself), to "isolate" oneself and shut oneself away from the company of others. Additionally, "maim" means injure, wound, disfigure; "pelt" means aggressively and forcefully throw at; "squirm" means wriggle or fidget with discomfort or anxiety; "indict" means formally accuse of guilt.

Example Question #126 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location

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

IMBIBE

Possible Answers:

Breathe

Rest

Eat

Play

Drink

Correct answer:

Drink

Explanation:

The verb "imbibe" means to drink (particularly when referring to alcohol).

Example Question #127 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location

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

ACCRUE

Possible Answers:

Increase

Ascend

Descend

Decrease

Prolong

Correct answer:

Increase

Explanation:

The verb "accrue" means (of money) to increase over time. So, the correct answer is "increase." Additionally, "ascend" means go up, rise; "descend" means go down, fall; "prolong" means extend the duration of something, make something last longer.

Example Question #128 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location

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

AMPLIFY

Possible Answers:

Edify

Alibi

Intensify

Debilitate

Vilify

Correct answer:

Intensify

Explanation:

The verb "amplify" generally means to make louder, although it can also mean simply make more intense, boost. The correct answer is therefore "intensify." Additionally, "debilitate" means weaken; "vilify" means make out to be the villain, cast someone as the villain; "edify" means teach, provide instruction to; an "alibi" is an excuse that provides evidence suggesting you cannot be guilty of something.

Example Question #129 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location

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

COWER

Possible Answers:

Abdicate

Vanquish

Spectate

Lurk

Crouch

Correct answer:

Crouch

Explanation:

To "cower" is to "crouch" or cringe in fear. This is different from "lurking," which means skulking or loitering with a sinister intention. To "spectate" is to watch, particularly a sporting event, and to "vanquish" is to defeat an enemy. To "abdicate" is to resign or step down from a position of power.

Example Question #130 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location

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

LOLLYGAG

Possible Answers:

Dawdle

Quiver

Prevaricate

Espy

Orate

Correct answer:

Dawdle

Explanation:

"Lollygag" is another word for "dawdle," loiter, or idle. To "prevaricate" is to lie, particularly by using vague or ambiguous speech. To "orate" is to deliver a speech, usually in a formal context. To "espy" is to glimpse or to spot something. To "quiver" is to shake or tremble.

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