All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1991 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MATRICULATE
Enroll
Ingress
Adore
Abhor
Egress
Enroll
The verb "matriculate" means enroll in a college class, sign up for university. Additionally, "abhor" means detest, hate whereas "adore" means love, cherish; "egress" means place of exit and "ingress" means place of entrance.
Example Question #1992 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TAPER
Supplant
Elongate
Deprecate
Narrow
Aggrandize
Narrow
The verb "taper" means to narrow, to diminish, to reduce or to cause to reduce. Additionally, "elongate" means make or become longer; "deprecate" means dislike and criticize; "supplant" means replace; "aggrandize" means increase the power and wealth of.
Example Question #1993 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARRY
Intercept
Deflect
Abridge
Anoint
Incapacitate
Deflect
The verb "parry" means to deflect something thrown at you and cause it to go in a different direction. Additionally, "intercept" means get in the way, or take control, of something so as to prevent it from getting to it's intended destination; "abridge" means shorten; "anoint" means consecrate, ordain, make holy or sacred; "incapacitate" means render no longer a threat, prevent from functioning.
Example Question #1994 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BURGEON
Digress
Accrue
Advocate
Domesticate
Thrive
Thrive
The verb "burgeon" means to grow, to "thrive," to flourish. Additionally, "accrue" means increase in value; "advocate" means speak out in support of; "digress" means stray from the main point; "domesticate" means make a pet, tame.
Example Question #1995 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOLSTER
Embezzle
Reinforce
Supplicate
Masticate
Brandish
Reinforce
The verb "bolster" means to "reinforce", to add to in order to strengthen. Additionally, "supplicate" means urge and entreat, humbly plead and beg for; "masticate" means chew; "embezzle" means steal money which was given to one in good faith, steal from one's own company; "brandish" means flourish, (of a weapon or other object) wave about.
Example Question #1996 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CORRAL
Enunciate
Entice
Enliven
Enumerate
Enclose
Enclose
The verb "corral" means to herd, to forcefully gather together and confine within. This is closest in meaning to "enclose." Additionally, "entice" means tempt, lure; "enliven" means make more entertaining or energetic; "enumerate" means make a list of; "enunciate" means pronounce clearly and correctly.
Example Question #1997 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DETERIORATE
Enter
Worsen
Replicate
Improve
Allude
Worsen
The verb "deteriorate" means to worsen over time, (of a condition) to become worse. Additionally, "replicate" means copy, reproduce; "allude" means hint at, indicate is true.
Example Question #1998 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DAWDLE
Illustrate
Purport
Amplify
Eradicate
Linger
Linger
The verb "dawdle" means to wait behind or to stay in one place and take one's time in leaving, so "linger" is the best answer, as it also means to remain in a place longer than expected to or to delay leaving a place past a expected time one was expected to leave. "Amplify" means make louder; "illustrate" can mean draw, but it can also mean show, depict, or demonstrate; "purport" means claim, as in the phrase "purport to be"; and "eradicate" means completely destroy.
Example Question #1999 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABATE
Comprehend
Demonize
Desist
Deviate
Contend
Desist
The verb "abate" means stop something or stop doing something, so "desist" is the best answer, as it also means stop doing something. Additionally, "demonize" means vilify or portray in a negative way as a villain or demon; "contend" means argue that something is the case or 'raise a point'; "comprehend" means understand; and "deviate" means stray or go away from the main point or main idea.
Example Question #2000 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OSSIFY
Undulate
Solidify
Harangue
Atrophy
Garner
Solidify
The verb "ossify" means harden, to become solid, or "solidify." Additionally, "harangue" means harass or scold someone in an aggressive manner; "garner" means compile, gather, collect; "undulate" means move in a side to side fashion, like a wave; "atrophy" means weaken from lack of use.
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