SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1909 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CAREEN

Possible Answers:

congregate

threaten

assemble

hurtle

loosen

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:

Post

Enjoy

Fold

Strike

Dye

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:

Slow down

Stop

Speed up

Exploit

Retreat

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:

Petrify

Relish

Close

Live

Hand

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:

Hang

Tease

Rotate

Diminish

Foretell

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 #16 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

CAPSIZE

Possible Answers:

Sink

Debate

Fulfill

Signify

Mature

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:

Renege

Dehydrate

Cajole

Concur

Polish

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:

Assemble

Enact

Disown

Dispute

Glorify

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:

Drink

Curb

Abstain

Think

Enter

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:

Construct

Abandon

Impede

Clarify

Drench

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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