All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONGEAL
Underwhelm
Thicken
Integrate
Deplore
Parody
Thicken
“Congeal” means thicken, so "thicken" is the correct answer. For clarification, "deplore" means hate, "integrate" means to put together or to come together, and a "parody" is an amusing copy of something.
Example Question #311 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INUNDATE
Underwhelm
Assume
Flood
Weaken
Portray
Flood
To be "inundated" with stuff is to be overwhelmed, swamped or flooded. For clarification, "portray" means to depict; "assume" is a judgment made based on previous observation that has not been confirmed.
Example Question #312 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EMERGE
Disappear
Captivate
Appear
Mutate
Disgrace
Appear
"Emerge" means appear. "Disappear" means vanish, which one can infer from the word consisting of the negative prefix "dis-," which means not, and "appear." None of the other answers are close in meaning to "emerge": "captivate" means capture the attention of, "disgrace" means bring dishonor upon, and "mutate" means change.
Example Question #313 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CIRCULATE
Destroy
Edify
Complain
Spread
Portray
Spread
To circulate means to spread. It is commonly used to describe the spread of ideas or media. For clarification, edify means to build and is an antonym of destroy; portray means represent or depict.
Example Question #314 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EMANCIPATE
Imprison
Purchase
Squeeze
Free
Rescue
Free
"Emancipate" is a verb that means free or liberate, so "free" is the correct answer. "Imprison" is an antonym of "emancipate"; it means restrict or contain someone in a jail. "Squeeze" means put pressure on something using one's hands or fingers. "Purchase" means buy. "Rescue" means save someone or something from danger.
Example Question #315 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXTRACT
Correct
Respond
Review
Decorate
Remove
Remove
"Extract" means to remove or to take out of, so "remove," a verb that means to take away, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "extract" or "remove": "respond" means to reply or to answer; "decorate" means to make something look beautiful by adding ornaments or other objects; "correct" means to make right; and "review" means to look over and inspect for errors.
Example Question #316 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RECUPERATE
Absolve
Procure
Convalesce
Rift
Frenetic
Convalesce
"Recuperate" means to recover or to get better, so it is most similar in meaning to “convalesce," which means to recover. For clarification, a "rift" is a divide or a crack, "procure" means to obtain or to get, "absolve" means to free from blame or guilt, and "frenetic" means fast and out of control.
Example Question #317 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
INTRUDE
Feeling
Thrust
Melt
Inquire
Discover
Thrust
"Intrude" means to force in; therefore, "thrust," to push forcibly, is the best answer choice.
Example Question #318 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INCINERATE
Visit
Cremate
Enclose
Develop
Interest
Cremate
"Incinerate" means to burn or reduce to ashes. "Cremate," meaning to burn or consume by fire, is the best answer.
Example Question #319 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARISE
Emerge
Perform
Capitulate
Celebrate
Hinder
Emerge
"Arise" means emerge, so "emerge" is the correct answer.
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