SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #2131 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

SUBLIMATE

Possible Answers:

divert

revel

fall

obliterate

express

Correct answer:

divert

Explanation:

Sublimate means to channel or divert impulses into more culturally accepted actions.

Example Question #2084 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

FARE

Possible Answers:

linger

transform

pay

cope

hinder

Correct answer:

cope

Explanation:

"Fare" (as a verb) means to get on, cope, or manage.

Example Question #2091 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

REFRAIN

Possible Answers:

abstain from

market to

collide

sing

repeat

Correct answer:

abstain from

Explanation:

"Refrain" means to stop oneself from doing something, or to abstain from it.

Example Question #372 : Synonyms: Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CONTEND

Possible Answers:

face

partake

please

tutor

glide

Correct answer:

face

Explanation:

"Contend" means to struggle to surmount a difficulty, to cope with something, or to face a challenge.

Example Question #376 : Synonyms: Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ENDURE

Possible Answers:

mortify

tolerate

impose

curse

appease

Correct answer:

tolerate

Explanation:

"Endure" means to undergo something unpleasant, or tolerate it.

Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ADHERE

Possible Answers:

pander

craft

swell

abide

divide

Correct answer:

abide

Explanation:

To "adhere" to something is to abide by it, or believe in a follow the practices of it.

Example Question #2132 : Synonyms

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

FALTER

Possible Answers:

Captivate

Hesitate

Brag

Demonstrate

Proceed

Correct answer:

Hesitate

Explanation:

"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 #2133 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ADHERE

Possible Answers:

Obey

Develop

Sticky

Insult

Prize

Correct answer:

Obey

Explanation:

"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 #2134 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ENSUE

Possible Answers:

Perish

Command

Define

Connect

Result

Correct answer:

Result

Explanation:

"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 #2135 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RENDER

Possible Answers:

decree

ratify

supply

challenge

grab

Correct answer:

supply

Explanation:

"Render" means to provide, give, or supply a service.

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