SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, or Location

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1973 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CORRODE

Possible Answers:

Whisper

Orate

Deteriorate

Characterize

Expand

Correct answer:

Deteriorate

Explanation:

To "corrode" is to deteriorate, disintegrate, or wear away.

Example Question #1974 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ANNEX

Possible Answers:

Humanize

Attach

Envelop

Goad

Swindle

Correct answer:

Attach

Explanation:

To "annex" is to add or attach, especially to something larger. The Latin root word, "annexus," means "tied to."

Example Question #1975 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EXPUNGE

Possible Answers:

Obliterate

Manage

Legislate

Lie

Advocate

Correct answer:

Obliterate

Explanation:

To "expunge" is to wipe out or obliterate.

Example Question #1976 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TRANSCEND

Possible Answers:

Gratify

Surpass

Admonish

Terminate

Bore

Correct answer:

Surpass

Explanation:

To "transcend" is to go beyond or to surpass.

Example Question #1977 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ABRIDGE

Possible Answers:

Add onto

Defend

Shorten

Cross over

Summarize

Correct answer:

Shorten

Explanation:

To "abridge" something is to shorten it, usually by editing out parts of it. This usually refers to a story, an essay, or some other written or spoken work.

Example Question #1978 : Identifying Synonyms

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

AMPLIFY

Possible Answers:

Simplify

Make larger

Praise

Become fancy

Make false

Correct answer:

Make larger

Explanation:

To "amplify" something is to make it larger. An amplifier is a device for making a musical instrument louder; if something is "ample," you have a lot of it. 

Example Question #1979 : Identifying Synonyms

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

COALESCE

Possible Answers:

Protect

Wield

Nominate

Satirize

Amalgamate

Correct answer:

Amalgamate

Explanation:

To "coalesce" and to "amalgamate" both mean to unite or combine.

Example Question #2022 : Synonyms

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

HINDER

Possible Answers:

Cover

Prepare

Discover

Block

Suggest

Correct answer:

Block

Explanation:

"Hinder" means to block.

Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location

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

SEQUESTER

Possible Answers:

Assemble

Belittle

Blare

Test

Remove

Correct answer:

Remove

Explanation:

To "sequester" is to remove or separate.

Example Question #92 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location

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

AGGRANDIZE

Possible Answers:

Increase

Employ

Diminish

Terrify

Strike

Correct answer:

Increase

Explanation:

"Aggrandize" means to increase.

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