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Example Question #372 : Synonyms: Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
REFRAIN
market to
abstain from
repeat
sing
collide
abstain from
"Refrain" means to stop oneself from doing something, or to abstain from it.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CONTEND
tutor
face
partake
glide
please
face
"Contend" means to struggle to surmount a difficulty, to cope with something, or to face a challenge.
Example Question #2890 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ENDURE
mortify
curse
appease
impose
tolerate
tolerate
"Endure" means to undergo something unpleasant, or tolerate it.
Example Question #372 : Synonyms: Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ADHERE
divide
swell
pander
craft
abide
abide
To "adhere" to something is to abide by it, or believe in a follow the practices of it.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FALTER
Proceed
Brag
Captivate
Hesitate
Demonstrate
Hesitate
"Falter" means to hesitate. "Proceed" means to begin or to continue with an action. "Demonstrate" means to show. "Captivate" means to attract or capture one's attention. "Brag" means to boast. These incorrect answers are not related to "falter" in meaning.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADHERE
Obey
Sticky
Develop
Prize
Insult
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
Define
Command
Perish
Connect
Result
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 #23 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
RENDER
ratify
challenge
decree
supply
grab
supply
"Render" means to provide, give, or supply a service.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SQUANDER.
Keep
Hoard
Accumulate
Waste
Save
Waste
To “squander” something means to waste it. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all antonyms of squander.
Example Question #383 : Synonyms: Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
QUELL
substitute
rectify
quash
fantasize
enter
quash
To "quell" means to put an end to something, suppress it, or quash it.
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