All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #314 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EMANCIPATE
Imprison
Rescue
Squeeze
Free
Purchase
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
Review
Respond
Remove
Correct
Decorate
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
Rift
Procure
Absolve
Frenetic
Convalesce
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
Discover
Thrust
Inquire
Feeling
Melt
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
Enclose
Visit
Develop
Cremate
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
Celebrate
Hinder
Capitulate
Perform
Emerge
"Arise" means emerge, so "emerge" is the correct answer.
Example Question #321 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXPEDITE
Decelerate
Fumble
Recite
Hasten
Expose
Hasten
"Expedite" is a verb that means make something occur or be accomplished more quickly, so we need to pick out another verb that also means speed up. While both "hasten" and "decelerate" have to do with speed, "decelerate" means make something moving slow down, whereas "hasten" means cause something to speed up. Because "hasten" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "expedite," it is the correct answer.
Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Conform
to persist
to rebel
to destroy
to distract
to comply
to comply
"Conform" means to obey or comply.
Example Question #322 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RESUME
Obstruct
Repair
Refuse
Glorify
Restart
Restart
"Resume" means restart or continue again after a break, so "restart" is the correct answer. "Obstruct" means physically block or prevent an event from occuring. "Refuse" means reject or say no to some request. "Repair" means fix or restore to working condition. "Glorify" means worship or admire a person or object beyond reason.
Example Question #323 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONFORM
Comprehend
Hinder
Comply
Respond
Avoid
Comply
"Conform" means to comply or abide by the customs or rules, so "comply" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "conform": "avoid" means to stay away from something or someone. "Comprehend" means to understand; "respond" means to reply; and "hinder" means to delay or prevent something from occurring.
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