SSAT Upper Level Verbal : SSAT Upper Level Verbal
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Example Question #372 : Synonyms: Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ADHERE
divide
swell
pander
craft
abide
abide
To "adhere" to something is to abide by it, or believe in a follow the practices of it.
Example Question #2891 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FALTER
Demonstrate
Hesitate
Captivate
Brag
Proceed
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 #2892 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADHERE
Prize
Develop
Sticky
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 #2893 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENSUE
Command
Perish
Define
Result
Connect
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 #2894 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
RENDER
grab
supply
challenge
ratify
decree
supply
"Render" means to provide, give, or supply a service.
Example Question #2895 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SQUANDER.
Keep
Waste
Accumulate
Save
Hoard
Waste
To “squander” something means to waste it. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all antonyms of squander.
Example Question #383 : Synonyms: Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
QUELL
substitute
rectify
quash
fantasize
enter
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 correct
to retain
to contemplate
to differentiate
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
Replace
Degrade
Abuse
Comment
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
Obtain
Dissolve
Comprehend
Clarify
Label
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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