SSAT Upper Level Verbal : SSAT Upper Level Verbal
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Example Question #2132 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ADHERE
abide
swell
pander
craft
divide
abide
To "adhere" to something is to abide by it, or believe in a follow the practices of it.
Example Question #2091 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FALTER
Proceed
Brag
Hesitate
Demonstrate
Captivate
Hesitate
"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 #2131 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADHERE
Prize
Sticky
Develop
Obey
Insult
Obey
"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 #2093 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENSUE
Result
Connect
Command
Define
Perish
Result
"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.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
RENDER
challenge
ratify
grab
decree
supply
supply
"Render" means to provide, give, or supply a service.
Example Question #2094 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SQUANDER.
Keep
Hoard
Waste
Accumulate
Save
Waste
To “squander” something means to waste it. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all antonyms of squander.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
QUELL
fantasize
quash
enter
substitute
rectify
quash
To "quell" means to put an end to something, suppress it, or quash it.
Example Question #2101 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Forsake
to relinquish
to differentiate
to contemplate
to retain
to correct
to relinquish
"Forsake" means to give up or relinquish; to retain is to hold on to; to differentiate is to distinguish or set apart; to contemplate is to think; and to correct is to make right.
Example Question #2102 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PLUNDER
Loot
Comment
Abuse
Replace
Degrade
Loot
"Plunder" can be used as a noun or verb, but because all of the answer choices can be used as verbs, we will need to consider "plunder" as a verb. When used as a verb, "plunder" means to steal or loot. "Replace" means to put back. "Abuse" means to treat badly. "Degrade" means to demean. "Comment" means to make an observation or remark.
Example Question #2103 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACQUIRE
Label
Clarify
Dissolve
Obtain
Comprehend
Obtain
"Acquire" means obtain, so "obtain" is the correct answer. "Dissolve" means disppear or break down. "Label" means attach a tag containing information to an item. "Comprehend" means understand. "Clarify" means make clearer or easier to understand.
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