SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #301 : Synonyms

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

MEANDER

Possible Answers:

Stay

Run

Ramble

Untwist

Discern

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 #302 : Synonyms

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

RUMMAGE

Possible Answers:

Neglect

Advance

Guard

Receive

Search

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 #303 : Synonyms

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

MANUFACTURE

Possible Answers:

Shatter

Sing

Demolish 

Make 

Twirl

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 #304 : Synonyms

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

MEND

Possible Answers:

Rise

Repair

Sleep

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.

Example Question #305 : Synonyms

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

CAPTURE

Possible Answers:

Find

Catch

Demand

Lose

Drop

Correct answer:

Catch

Explanation:

“Capture” means catch or arrest, so "catch" is the correct answer. To provide further help, “demand” means say something has to be done.

Example Question #306 : Synonyms

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

LAUNCH

Possible Answers:

Terminate

End

Pause

Halt

Begin

Correct answer:

Begin

Explanation:

“Launch” means begin something, like a project, or throw. To provide further help, “pause” means briefly stop doing something; “halt” means stop; and “terminate” means finish.

Example Question #307 : Synonyms

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

DOZE

Possible Answers:

Sprint

Sleep

Predict

Exhaust

Leap

Correct answer:

Sleep

Explanation:

“Doze” means sleep for a short period of time in a light way. To provide further help, “leap” means jump high; “sprint” means run quickly; “predict” means say that something will happen in the future; and “exhaust” means use up a given amount of something or cause someone or something to become very tired.

Example Question #308 : Synonyms

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

REPAIR

Possible Answers:

Canter

Fix

Summarize

Yell

Belittle

Correct answer:

Fix

Explanation:

To “repair” something means to fix it, so "fix" is the correct answer. To provide further help, “yell” means shout; “summarize” means briefly describe something or how something happened; “belittle” means make fun of; and “canter” means run and is usually used to describe a specific way in which a horse runs.

Example Question #309 : Synonyms

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

ALTER

Possible Answers:

Lose

Entertain

Change

Dominate

Acknowledge

Correct answer:

Change

Explanation:

To “alter” something means to change it. To provide further help, “dominate” means control or command; “acknowledge” means recognize; and “entertain” means amuse.

Example Question #310 : Synonyms

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

DESTROY

Possible Answers:

Employ

Create

Convoy

Demolish

Abolish

Correct answer:

Demolish

Explanation:

To "destroy" something means to dismantle it completely, or to demolish it, so "demolish" is the correct answer. Considering the answer choices, "employ" means make use of, a "convoy" is a groups of vehicles traveling together, to "abolish" something means to put an end to it, and "create" means makeproduce, or generate.

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