All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DWINDLE
Rotate
Hang
Tease
Diminish
Foretell
Diminish
"Dwindle" means diminish gradually, so "diminish," which means decline or decrease, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "dwindle" and "diminish": "foretell" means predict or prognosticate; "hang" means dangle or suspend; "rotate" means spin or revolve; and "tease" means goad or mock.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CAPSIZE
Sink
Debate
Fulfill
Signify
Mature
Sink
"Capsize" means to overturn or to sink, and usually refers to ships. So, "sink" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "capsize": "fulfill" means to carry out or complete a task or an assignment; "debate" means to discuss or argue about an issue or topic; "signify" means to indicate; and "mature" means to grow up physically or mentally.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
BUFF
Renege
Cajole
Concur
Polish
Dehydrate
Polish
"Buff" means to polish or shine. "Renege" means to break or go back on a promise. "Concur" means to assent or to agree. "Cajole" means to convince or persuade someone through flattery. "Dehydrate" means to dry out or deprive of water.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
CONVENE
Disown
Glorify
Assemble
Enact
Dispute
Assemble
"Convene" means to assemble or come together. "Disown" means to abandon or to reject. "Dispute" means to argue or debate. "Enact" means to pass or put into effect. "Glorify" means to admire a person or thing beyond what he or it deserves.
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMBIBE
Think
Abstain
Enter
Drink
Curb
Drink
The word "imbibe" means to drink. "Drink" is the best choice as it is a part of the definition for "imbibe." Considering the other choices, "think" means to consider, "abstain" means to hold oneself back from something voluntarily, "curb" means to restrain, and "enter" means to go into.
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SATURATE
Clarify
Construct
Impede
Drench
Abandon
Drench
"Saturate" means to drench or soak with a liquid, or to provide with more than enough of something, or to permeate. So, "drench" is the correct answer. "Clarify" means to make clearer or easier to understand. "Construct" means to build or erect a structure. "Impede" means to delay or to block. "Abandon" means to give up or to leave behind.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EMBELLISH
Define
Plagiarize
Terminate
Decorate
Mimic
Decorate
"Embellish" means to "decorate" or to add ornaments to something; one might embellish a story by adding details that are not true to an otherwise true account. "Terminate" means to end or to conclude. "Mimic" means to imitate or to copy. "Plagiarize" means to copy another person's work without crediting that person for it. "Define" means to state the definition or qualities of a person or thing.
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
THRUST
Change
Fly
Force
Catapult
Dance
Force
"Thrust" means force something upon someone, or shove something forcibly. The correct answer is therefore "force." The other choices do not have similar definitions: "dance" means move your body to music, "catapult" means hurl something using an ancient military device, "change" means make different, and "fly" means propel oneself through the air.
Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TWEAK
Breathe
Hop
Alter
Predict
Damage
Alter
"Tweak" means make small changes to something, and "alter" means change, so "alter" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "tweak": "breathe" means to inhale and exhale, "hop" means jump, "predict" means guess what will happen in the future based on information known at the present moment, and "damage" means cause harm to something.
Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BURNISH
Polish
Trade
Wear
Fry
Develop
Polish
To "burnish" is to polish or shine, so "polish" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "burnish": “wear” means to display on the body; “trade” means exchange commodities;“fry” means to cook with oil or fat; and “develop” means grow.
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