SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CAREEN

Possible Answers:

threaten

loosen

assemble

hurtle

congregate

Correct answer:

hurtle

Explanation:

"Careen" means to move quickly and uncontrolled in a particular direction, or hurtle through somewhere.

Example Question #1951 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

BUFFET

Possible Answers:

Strike

Post

Dye

Enjoy

Fold

Correct answer:

Strike

Explanation:

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 #1952 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ACCELERATE

Possible Answers:

Retreat

Speed up

Exploit

Slow down

Stop

Correct answer:

Speed up

Explanation:

"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 #1953 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

OCCLUDE

Possible Answers:

Relish

Live

Hand

Petrify

Close

Correct answer:

Close

Explanation:

"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 #1 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

DWINDLE

Possible Answers:

Foretell

Rotate

Hang

Diminish

Tease

Correct answer:

Diminish

Explanation:

"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.

Example Question #1955 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

CAPSIZE

Possible Answers:

Mature

Fulfill

Sink

Signify

Debate

Correct answer:

Sink

Explanation:

"Capsize" means to overturn or to sink, and usually refers to ships. So, "sink" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "capsize": "fulfill" means to carry out or complete a task or an assignment; "debate" means to discuss or argue about an issue or topic; "signify" means to indicate; and "mature" means to grow up physically or mentally.

Example Question #1954 : Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

BUFF

Possible Answers:

Polish

Concur

Dehydrate

Renege

Cajole

Correct answer:

Polish

Explanation:

"Buff" means to polish or shine. "Renege" means to break or go back on a promise. "Concur" means to assent or to agree. "Cajole" means to convince or persuade someone through flattery. "Dehydrate" means to dry out or deprive of water.

Example Question #1955 : Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

CONVENE

Possible Answers:

Disown

Glorify

Enact

Assemble

Dispute

Correct answer:

Assemble

Explanation:

"Convene" means to assemble or come together. "Disown" means to abandon or to reject. "Dispute" means to argue or debate. "Enact" means to pass or put into effect. "Glorify" means to admire a person or thing beyond what he or it deserves.

Example Question #1956 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

IMBIBE

Possible Answers:

Think

Curb

Abstain

Enter

Drink

Correct answer:

Drink

Explanation:

The word "imbibe" means to drink. "Drink" is the best choice as it is a part of the definition for "imbibe." Considering the other choices, "think" means to consider, "abstain" means to hold oneself back from something voluntarily, "curb" means to restrain, and "enter" means to go into.

Example Question #1957 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

SATURATE

Possible Answers:

Drench

Abandon

Construct

Impede

Clarify

Correct answer:

Drench

Explanation:

 "Saturate" means to drench or soak with a liquid, or to provide with more than enough of something, or to permeate. So, "drench" is the correct answer. "Clarify" means to make clearer or easier to understand. "Construct" means to build or erect a structure. "Impede" means to delay or to block. "Abandon" means to give up or to leave behind.

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