SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, and Location
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Example Question #881 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Rotate
to circle
to close
to find
to block
to open
to circle
"Rotate" means to move in a circular motion.
Example Question #71 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Burst
to fix
to notify
to mend
to combine
to break
to break
"Burst" means to rupture or to break.
Example Question #241 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Wander
to fight back
to wonder
to walk
to argue
to think
to walk
"Wander" means to walk around.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, And Location
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RELEASE
Argue
Ask for
Protest
Resist
Let go
Let go
"Release" is a verb that means let go, so "let go" is the correct answer.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, And Location
Which word can replace the underlined word?
The ice cubes began to thaw in the hot sun.
freeze
grow
None of the above
melt
harden
melt
"Melt" can replace "thaw" to maintain the same meaning in the sentence.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, And Location
Which word can replace the underlined word?
He had to cage the wild animal.
trap
scare
None of the above
release
pet
trap
Trap can replace cage to maintain the same meaning.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, And Location
Which word can replace the underlined word?
The garbage has began to contaminate our water supply.
purify
None of the above
pollute
help
clean
pollute
"Pollute" can replace "contaminate" to maintain the same meaning.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, And Location
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEVOUR
Instruct
Consume
Ailing
Healthy
Welcome
Consume
"Devour" means eat or consume, so "consume," which means eat or use, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "devour": "instruct" means teach or tell someone what to do; "ailing" means sick or injured; "healthy" means in good physical condition and not having any illnesses; and "welcome" means happily admitted as a guest.
Example Question #894 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the word which is most similar to the word in capital letters
TRAVERSE
Jump
Travel across
Start
Finish
Go around
Travel across
"Traverse" means travel across, so "travel across" is the correct answer.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, And Location
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONSUME
Miss
Catch
Listen
See
Eat
Eat
"Consume" means eat or use, so "eat" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "consume": "miss" means fail to hit something you were aiming at; "catch" means successfully grab something that is thrown to you; "listen" means pay attention to what you hear; and "see" means observe visually.
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