SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : SSAT Elementary Level Verbal
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Example Questions
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Rely
to depend
to fight
to dance
to fix
to sing
to depend
"Rely" means to depend on.
Example Question #341 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ALTER
Encourage
Change
Frighten
Worry
Animosity
Change
To "alter" something means to change it, so "change" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "alter": "frighten" means scare; "animosity" is a bad feeling towards someone; "worry" means fret or feel apprehension about; and "encourage" means urge someone to work toward a goal or motivate.
Example Question #351 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AFFECT
Influence
Illustrate
Conform
Discourage
Frighten
Influence
To "affect" something means to influence or to change it, so "influence" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "affect": "conform" means follow a standard or tradition; "discourage" means demoralize or make someone feel as if they can't achieve a goal; "illustrate" means draw a picture of or demonstrate a point; and "frighten" means scare.
Example Question #352 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEFEND
Attack
Protect
Timely
Convey
Total
Protect
"Defend" means protect, so "protect" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "timely" means happening at the right time, and "convey" means demonstrate or show.
Example Question #174 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENLIST
Aid
Enroll
Declare
Speak
Help
Enroll
"Enlist" is defined as to enroll or in the armed services, so "enroll" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #353 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ATTRACT
Get lost
Bring closer
Get sick
Fall asleep
Send away
Bring closer
Attract means bring closer or draw in, so "bring closer" is the correct answer. If you are attracted to something, you like it and are drawn to it.
Example Question #181 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OCCUR
Happen
Glance
Lie
Choose
Demonstrate
Happen
"Occur" means happen or take place, so "happen" is the correct answer. To help you, "choose" means pick or select; "glance" means quickly look; and "demonstrate" means show or indicate.
Example Question #182 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSPECT
Examine
Mimic
Fathom
Solve
Curved
Examine
"Inspect" means examine or look at very closely, so "examine" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "inspect": to "mimic" someone or something means to copy that person or that thing; "solve" means figure out; "curved" means rounded; and "fathom" means understand.
Example Question #183 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INFILTRATE
Cross over
Measure
Go under
Be victorious in
Gain access to
Gain access to
To "infiltrate" means to enter into a group and spy on it. The closest answer choice to that definition is “gain access to.”
Example Question #184 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ELICIT
Draw out
Lecture
Contact
Share
Bring together
Draw out
To "elicit" means to provoke a reaction or to draw something out. (In this context, "draw" means bring forth and not illustrate.) To help you, "contact" means touch or reach out to, and "lecture" means teach, instruct,or criticize.
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