All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #80 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HACKNEY
Hoard
Gyrate
Replenish
Pique
To make stale by common use
To make stale by common use
"Hackney" means to make something--such as a word, a phrase or an idea--stale, common, trite or clichéd by excessive use.
"Gyrate" means to circle, twirl or whirl.
"Pique" means to arouse a slight anger, to offend or provoke.
"Hoard" means to stockpile, to accumulate, to collect.
"Replenish" means to fill, refresh or restock something.
Example Question #81 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MUSTER
Lend
Separate
Gather
Realize
Scatter
Gather
The correct answer is "gather."
"Muster," in this case, is a verb that means to gather, collect, assemble or bring together.
This term can be used two ways -with an object or without. In the sentence above, it is used without an object (courage is not a tangible object).
An example of using the term with an object would be the following -
The commander "mustered" up the candidates for the ceremony. The tangible object would be the candidates.
Example Question #82 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REVERE
Extol
Shun
Disregard
Admire
Ridicule
Admire
The correct answer is "admire."
The word "revere" is a verb that means to feel deep respect and admiration for (something).
"Admire" is a synonym of "revere."
Example Question #83 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEVIATE
Scrape
Spread
Agree
Diverge
Reconcile
Diverge
"Deviate" means to diverge from a path, to depart from a path, to veer away.
"Spread" means to open, to develop or to proliferate.
"Scrape" means to scratch something, to remove the outer layer or to rub something against a rough surface.
"Agree" means to be in unison, to allow or to assent.
"Reconcile" means to come to an agreement or make peace.
Example Question #84 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENDURE
Strike
Exists
Continue
Break down
Preach
Exists
"Endure" means to exists. "Strike" means to hit. "Preach" means to give a sermon or speech relating to religion. "Continue" means to resume or to keep going. "Break down" means to become broken or to become no longer functioning.
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