SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

REAR

Possible Answers:

catapult

turn around

raise

pass

jump

Correct answer:

raise

Explanation:

"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. 

Possible Answers:

Nonsense 

Postpone

Meander 

Stimulate 

Purpose

Correct answer:

Stimulate 

Explanation:

“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.

Possible Answers:

Cancel

Fix 

Will

Indoctrinate

Mollify 

Correct answer:

Fix 

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

strike

stand out

impose

herald

relax

Correct answer:

impose

Explanation:

"Inflict" means to impose something unpleasant on someone.

Example Question #364 : Synonyms: Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PRESIDE

Possible Answers:

criticize

conduct

acclaim

foretell

perfect

Correct answer:

conduct

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Contemplate

Neglect

Reward

Care for

Inspire

Correct answer:

Care for

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Quash

Survive

Validate

Surge

Petition

Correct answer:

Quash

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Puncture

Ignore

Exercise

Enroll

Satisfy

Correct answer:

Enroll

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Nominate

Tailor

Improve

Agitate

Retort

Correct answer:

Improve

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Disclose

Precipitate

Comprehend

Restrain

Terminate

Correct answer:

Restrain

Explanation:

"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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