SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Verbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

PROWL

Possible Answers:

Slink

Fly 

Sprint 

Host 

Nest 

Correct answer:

Slink

Explanation:

To “prowl” means to walk around sneakily hunting or looking for something, so the correct answer is "slink" because "slink" means to move in a stealthy way. To provide further help, “nest” means the home of a bird or other nesting animal, or, when used as a verb, to make a nest; “sprint” means to run very quickly; and “host” means to welcome someone to an event, often in your home.

Example Question #122 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

CONSERVE

Possible Answers:

Deny

Progress 

Investigate

Regress

Save 

Correct answer:

Save 

Explanation:

The word “conserve” means to save, to preserve, or to keep for later use. To provide further help, “average” means of middling quality; “progress” means move forward or towards a goal and “regress” means move backwards or further away from completing a goal.

Example Question #123 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

ILLUMINATE

Possible Answers:

Cascade

Brighten

Confuse

Shower 

Falter

Correct answer:

Brighten

Explanation:

"Illuminate" means to supply or brighten with light. Thus, "brighten," which means lighten or light up, is the correct answer.

Example Question #124 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

SEVER

Possible Answers:

Clarify

Detach

Distort

Threaten

Unite

Correct answer:

Detach

Explanation:

"Sever" means disconnect or chop something off from something else. "Detach" means unfasten or separate, so it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "sever."

Example Question #125 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

NAVIGATE

Possible Answers:

Construct

Forget

Steer

Anger

Neglect

Correct answer:

Steer

Explanation:

"Navigate" means guide the direction of a ship or to make one's way through something complex or an area with obstacles, and "steer" means determine the direction in which a trackless mode of transportation is moving, so "steer" is the correct answer.

Example Question #126 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

EVADE

Possible Answers:

Catch

Order

Show

Avoid

Confront

Correct answer:

Avoid

Explanation:

"Evade" means avoid something, especially by being sneaky, so "avoid" is the correct answer.

 

Example Question #127 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

MEANDER

Possible Answers:

Run

Discern

Ramble

Stay

Untwist

Correct answer:

Ramble

Explanation:

To "meander" means to wander aimlessly, either by walking around or in conversation or plot. So, "ramble" is the correct answer, as it means wander around just to enjoy the walk or during a conversation, pursue topics not relevant to the topic in hand.

Example Question #128 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

RUMMAGE

Possible Answers:

Guard

Advance

Receive

Search

Neglect

Correct answer:

Search

Explanation:

"Rummage" means dig through a group or pile of things in a disorganized way, so "search" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "rummage."

Example Question #129 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

MANUFACTURE

Possible Answers:

Twirl

Shatter

Demolish 

Make 

Sing

Correct answer:

Make 

Explanation:

To "manufacture" something means to make it. Usually something that is being manufactured is made in a factory. So, "make" is the correct answer.

Example Question #130 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

MEND

Possible Answers:

Sleep

Rise

Repair

Strike

Swim

Correct answer:

Repair

Explanation:

"Mend" means to repair; sleep is to rest for an extended period of time; strike is to hit; rise is to move up; and swim is to move through a body of water.

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