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Example Question #961 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Which word is a synonym for the word concerned?
Julie was concerned with her grade on the math test.
excited
thrilled
worried
None of the other answer choices
happy
worried
The word worried can replace concern to maintain a similar meaning.
Example Question #962 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ASTONISH
Surprise
Susceptible
Demand
Punish
Manage
Surprise
"Astonish" means to surprise, so "surprise" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "astonish": "demand" means to ask for something forcefully; "susceptible" means in danger; "manage" means direct a group or endure; and "punish" means discipline for breaking rules or behaving badly.
Example Question #963 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ASSUAGE
Calm
Zoom
Depict
Embolden
Demand
Calm
"Assuage" means to calm someone or something down, so "calm," which when used as a verb means make calm, is the correct answer. To help you, "depict" means to show, "embolden" means to make brave, "demand" means forcefully ask for something, and "zoom" means to travel at a very fast speed.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs About Emotional Changes
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LOATHE
Clarify
Despise
Adore
Study
Despise
The answer is "despise." "Despise" and "loathe" are verbs that mean dislike strongly, such as in the sentence, "He despises people who bully others."
Example Question #964 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SEDATE
Listen
Deny
Scold
Admit
Settle down
Settle down
To "sedate" something means to use medicine to make it sleep, to calm it, or settle it down. So, "settle down" is the correct answer. To help you, "scold" means reprimand, and "deny" means refuse to accept something.
Example Question #965 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRIMACE
Whisper
Grin
Demand
Scowl
Chuckle
Scowl
To “grimace” is to express sadness or anger or pain with your face, and as such, it is closest in meaning to “scowl,” which means frown to convey great sadness or anger. To provide further help, to “chuckle” is to laugh quietly; to "grin" is to smile broadly, to "whisper" is to speak in a low, quiet voice so as not to be heard, and to “demand” is to tell someone they have to do something as if they don't have a choice.
Example Question #966 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUCCUMB
Go over
Walk about
Hide under
Give in
Turn around
Give in
"Succumb" means to yield to overpowering strength, force, appeal, or desire. If you “succumb” to something, you give in to it, or you yield to it. A common expression is to “succumb to temptation.”
Example Question #967 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AGGRAVATE
Irritate
Argue
Differ
Convey
Object
Irritate
To "aggravate" a person means to irritate or to annoy him or her. To aggravate a problem means to make it worse. So, the correct answer is "irritate." None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "aggravate": "object," when used as a verb, means interrupt to disagree, and is used this way in courts of law; "differ" means to be different from; "argue" means to talk about a disagreement heatedly; and "convey" means transport when referring to a physical object, or impart when referring to an idea.
Example Question #968 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASTONISH
Decimate
Deflect
Surprise
Reject
Reform
Surprise
"Surprise" means amaze or "astonish," so "astonish" is the correct answer.
Example Question #327 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DREAD
Anticipation
Fear
Sadness
Welcome
Fear
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