All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #2001 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HUSBAND
Accrue
Conserve
Allot
Inquire
Banter
Conserve
When used as a noun, as it more frequently means, a "husband" of course means a male spouse. However, when used as a verb it means to conserve, to save one's resources. Additionally, "allot" means assign, issue to; "accrue" means increase in wealth, grow in value; "inquire" means question, ask; "banter" means tease in a friendly way.
Example Question #2002 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFISCATE
Subvert
Take
Protect
Relinquish
Give
Take
The verb "confiscate" means to seize, to take from (usually in punishment of violating the rules). Additionally, "relinquish" means give up, abandon control of or ownership of; "subvert" means find a way around (the rules), undermine the power of.
Example Question #2003 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORGE
Lament
Subjugate
Falsify
Yield
Harangue
Falsify
The verb "forge" has multiple commonly used meanings, one of which is to falsify, to produce a counterfeit version of for the purposes of subverting authority. Another common meaning of "forge" is to hammer into shape, to build using force. Additionally, "lament" means mourn, express sadness about; "harangue" means lecture in an aggressive or annoying fashion, pester; "subjugate" means bring under control, dominate; "yield" means surrender, give in to.
Example Question #2004 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDUCE
Imitate
Suspend
Cause
Allow
Prevent
Cause
The verb "induce" means to persuade or to cause, to bring about, to make happen. Additionally, "imitate" means copy; "suspend" means pause.
Example Question #2005 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIST
Lean
Expire
Adhere
Loft
Accept
Lean
The verb "list" of course has many simpler definitions, but in this context you are looking for "list" as in (of a ship) to lean to one side, to 'keel over,' to tilt. Additionally, "adhere" means stick to or follow; "expire" means die, run out, become no longer fresh; "loft" means throw high in the air.
Example Question #2006 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VENTILATE
Aerate
Ameliorate
Exculpate
Enervate
Elevate
Aerate
The verb "ventilate" means to allow or cause air to circulate around, to "aerate," to 'air out'. Additionally, "elevate" means rise up, lift up, promote; "exculpate" means acquit, free from guilt, prove is innocent; "ameliorate" means soothe, calm, assuage; "enervate" means weaken, cause to be exhausted or in worse condition.
Example Question #2007 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEQUESTER
Squirm
Indict
Maim
Pelt
Isolate
Isolate
The verb "sequester" means to lock away (particularly oneself), to "isolate" oneself and shut oneself away from the company of others. Additionally, "maim" means injure, wound, disfigure; "pelt" means aggressively and forcefully throw at; "squirm" means wriggle or fidget with discomfort or anxiety; "indict" means formally accuse of guilt.
Example Question #2008 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMBIBE
Drink
Eat
Rest
Play
Breathe
Drink
The verb "imbibe" means to drink (particularly when referring to alcohol).
Example Question #2009 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACCRUE
Prolong
Increase
Decrease
Descend
Ascend
Increase
The verb "accrue" means (of money) to increase over time. So, the correct answer is "increase." Additionally, "ascend" means go up, rise; "descend" means go down, fall; "prolong" means extend the duration of something, make something last longer.
Example Question #2010 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMPLIFY
Alibi
Vilify
Intensify
Debilitate
Edify
Intensify
The verb "amplify" generally means to make louder, although it can also mean simply make more intense, boost. The correct answer is therefore "intensify." Additionally, "debilitate" means weaken; "vilify" means make out to be the villain, cast someone as the villain; "edify" means teach, provide instruction to; an "alibi" is an excuse that provides evidence suggesting you cannot be guilty of something.
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