SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Verbs

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

STIFLE

Possible Answers:

Precipitate

Comprehend

Restrain

Disclose

Terminate

Correct answer:

Restrain

Explanation:

"Stifle" means to restrain from doing something. "Disclose" means to reveal or say something unknown to others. "Comprehend" means to understand. "Precipitate" means to cause something to happen suddenly. "Terminate" means to end.

Example Question #2886 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

SUBLIMATE

Possible Answers:

express

revel

obliterate

fall

divert

Correct answer:

divert

Explanation:

Sublimate means to channel or divert impulses into more culturally accepted actions.

Example Question #2887 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

FARE

Possible Answers:

hinder

transform

linger

cope

pay

Correct answer:

cope

Explanation:

"Fare" (as a verb) means to get on, cope, or manage.

Example Question #2888 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

REFRAIN

Possible Answers:

repeat

market to

sing

collide

abstain from

Correct answer:

abstain from

Explanation:

"Refrain" means to stop oneself from doing something, or to abstain from it.

Example Question #371 : Synonyms: Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CONTEND

Possible Answers:

glide

tutor

face

partake

please

Correct answer:

face

Explanation:

"Contend" means to struggle to surmount a difficulty, to cope with something, or to face a challenge.

Example Question #2890 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ENDURE

Possible Answers:

mortify

curse

appease

impose

tolerate

Correct answer:

tolerate

Explanation:

"Endure" means to undergo something unpleasant, or tolerate it.

Example Question #372 : Synonyms: Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ADHERE

Possible Answers:

divide

swell

pander

craft

abide

Correct answer:

abide

Explanation:

To "adhere" to something is to abide by it, or believe in a follow the practices of it.

Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

FALTER

Possible Answers:

Proceed

Captivate

Hesitate

Brag

Demonstrate

Correct answer:

Hesitate

Explanation:

"Falter" means to hesitate. "Proceed" means to begin or to continue with an action. "Demonstrate" means to show. "Captivate" means to attract or capture one's attention. "Brag" means to boast. These incorrect answers are not related to "falter" in meaning.

Example Question #372 : Synonyms: Verbs

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ADHERE

Possible Answers:

Develop

Prize

Sticky

Obey

Insult

Correct answer:

Obey

Explanation:

"Adhere" is a verb with a variety of meanings; sticky things can adhere (stick to) other things, or a person can adhere to (obey) rules. "Sticky' may look like a potential synonym of "adhere," but whereas "stick" could be a synonym, "sticky" cannot, as it is an adjective and "adhere" a verb. "Obey," however, is a synonym of "adhere" as it is used to mean comply with, so "obey" is the correct answer.

Example Question #373 : Synonyms: Verbs

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ENSUE

Possible Answers:

Perish

Connect

Define

Result

Command

Correct answer:

Result

Explanation:

"Ensue" means occur or result, so "result" is the correct answer. "Define" means state the definition of a word or phrase. "Connect" means join or combine. "Command" means direct or order. "Perish" means die.

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