All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #221 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DALLY
Elucidate
Rectify
Concur
Profess
Dawdle
Dawdle
"Dally" means linger or "dawdle." "Concur" means agree. "Rectify" means to correct or to make right. "Elucidate" means make clear. "Profess" means state openly or announce.
Example Question #222 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HINDER
Charge
Maintain
Obstruct
Facilitate
Improve
Obstruct
"Hinder" means to create difficulties for something, or to obstruct something.
Example Question #223 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUMPLE
Wake
Wrinkle
Empty
Flatten
Scold
Wrinkle
To "rumple" something means to wrinkle it, so "wrinkle" is the correct answer.
Example Question #224 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUARANTINE
Undermine
Compromise
Rust
Organize
Isolate
Isolate
To "quarantine" is to isolate.
Example Question #225 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MITIGATE
Announce
Disguise
Ease
Shorten
Capture
Ease
"Mitigate" means to reduce pain or negative effects. Thus, the word "ease" (used as a verb) is closest in meaning, as easing pain or negative effects would also cause a reduction in those. The other words are completely unrelated to the verb "mitigate."
Example Question #226 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SQUANDER
Decipher
Intone
Harbor
Waste
Squish
Waste
"Squander" means to spend money is an impractical or wasteful way. (Example: "Lucy squandered her father's fortune by investing in a business that had no future.") Thus, "waste" is the best synonym.
Example Question #2741 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
DISSIPATE
Germinate
Banter
Scatter
Manufacture
Establish
Scatter
"Dissipate" means to scatter or disperse, so "scatter" is the correct answer.
Example Question #227 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRECEDE
Move forward
Go after
Celebrate
Struggle
Go before
Go before
"Precede" means to go before. "Go after" has the opposite meaning. None of the other words or terms have the same meaning as "precede." "Move forward" means to proceed. "Celebrate" means to commemorate an event. "Struggle" means to fight or brawl.
Example Question #228 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SQUANDER
Dismiss
Ignore
Waste
Squelch
Approach
Waste
"Squander" means waste or fritter away, so "waste" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #229 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONSOLIDATE
Pacify
Sympathize
Raze
Unify
Categorize
Unify
"Consolidate" means unify. "Raze" means destroy or tear down. "Pacify" means to calm someone or something down. "Sympathize" means to feel or express compassion. "Categorize" means to label or place in a distinct group.
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