All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
REAR
catapult
turn around
raise
pass
jump
raise
"Rear" (as a verb) means to bring up or raise something.
Example Question #2873 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
WHET.
Nonsense
Postpone
Meander
Stimulate
Purpose
Stimulate
“Whet” is a transitive verb that describes the action of stimulating something. For clarification, postpone means suspend; meander is a type of slow movement characterized by indirectness, such as in a river.
Example Question #2874 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RECTIFY.
Cancel
Fix
Will
Indoctrinate
Mollify
Fix
To "rectify" something means to fix it. For clarification, indoctrinate means to instruct or teach through propaganda; mollify means to assuage, or calm.
Example Question #363 : Synonyms: Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
INFLICT
strike
stand out
impose
herald
relax
impose
"Inflict" means to impose something unpleasant on someone.
Example Question #364 : Synonyms: Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PRESIDE
criticize
conduct
acclaim
foretell
perfect
conduct
"Preside" means to be in the position of authority at a gathering, or to conduct a meeting.
Example Question #2881 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
NURTURE
Contemplate
Neglect
Reward
Care for
Inspire
Care for
To "nurture" something means to care for it, so "care for" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2121 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUBDUE
Quash
Survive
Validate
Surge
Petition
Quash
"Subdue" means to quash or crush. "Surge" means a gush or outpouring. "Survive" means to continue to live. "Petition" means a request that usually has the signature and support of many people. "Validate" means to check the accuracy of something.
Example Question #2122 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MATRICULATE
Puncture
Ignore
Exercise
Enroll
Satisfy
Enroll
"Matriculate" means enroll at a college or university, so "enroll" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "matriculate": "satisfy" means gratify; "puncture" means pierce; "ignore" means snub or not pay attention to; and "exercise" means exert oneself.
Example Question #2123 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMELIORATE
Nominate
Tailor
Improve
Agitate
Retort
Improve
"Ameliorate" is a verb that means to improve or to make more bearable. So, "improve" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "ameliorate."
Example Question #2124 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STIFLE
Disclose
Precipitate
Comprehend
Restrain
Terminate
Restrain
"Stifle" means to restrain from doing something. "Disclose" means to reveal or say something unknown to others. "Comprehend" means to understand. "Precipitate" means to cause something to happen suddenly. "Terminate" means to end.
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