All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1977 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DALLY
Profess
Concur
Rectify
Dawdle
Elucidate
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 #221 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HINDER
Obstruct
Maintain
Improve
Charge
Facilitate
Obstruct
"Hinder" means to create difficulties for something, or to obstruct something.
Example Question #222 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUMPLE
Flatten
Scold
Empty
Wrinkle
Wake
Wrinkle
To "rumple" something means to wrinkle it, so "wrinkle" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1983 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUARANTINE
Rust
Undermine
Isolate
Compromise
Organize
Isolate
To "quarantine" is to isolate.
Example Question #223 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MITIGATE
Ease
Disguise
Shorten
Announce
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 #224 : 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 #1944 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
DISSIPATE
Banter
Manufacture
Germinate
Scatter
Establish
Scatter
"Dissipate" means to scatter or disperse, so "scatter" is the correct answer.
Example Question #225 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRECEDE
Move forward
Celebrate
Struggle
Go after
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 #226 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SQUANDER
Approach
Waste
Ignore
Squelch
Dismiss
Waste
"Squander" means waste or fritter away, so "waste" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #227 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONSOLIDATE
Unify
Pacify
Sympathize
Categorize
Raze
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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