SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Verbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

ABOLISH

Possible Answers:

Begin

Terminate

Start

Aerate

Commence

Correct answer:

Terminate

Explanation:

"Abolish" and "terminate" both refer to ending something and are closest in meaning. The other answer choices are not synonymous with "abolish." "Aerate," for example, means to give something air.

Example Question #222 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

ASSIST

Possible Answers:

Enlist

Develop

Help

Ignore

Protect

Correct answer:

Help

Explanation:

"Assist" means to help someone, making "help" the best synonym of "assist."

Incorrect Answers:

"Ignore" means to intentionally disregard, and is an antonym of "assist."

"Develop" means to grow and become more advanced.

"Protect" means to keep safe from harm.

"Enlist" means to enroll in the armed forces.

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