SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #2872 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

RECTIFY.

Possible Answers:

Fix 

Indoctrinate

Cancel

Mollify 

Will

Correct answer:

Fix 

Explanation:

To "rectify" something means to fix it. For clarification, indoctrinate means to instruct or teach through propaganda; mollify means to assuage, or calm.

Example Question #2879 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

INFLICT

Possible Answers:

impose

strike

herald

relax

stand out

Correct answer:

impose

Explanation:

"Inflict" means to impose something unpleasant on someone.

Example Question #2880 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PRESIDE

Possible Answers:

acclaim

conduct

criticize

perfect

foretell

Correct answer:

conduct

Explanation:

"Preside" means to be in the position of authority at a gathering, or to conduct a meeting.

Example Question #2881 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

NURTURE

Possible Answers:

Inspire

Contemplate

Care for

Reward

Neglect

Correct answer:

Care for

Explanation:

To "nurture" something means to care for it, so "care for" is the correct answer.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

SUBDUE

Possible Answers:

Surge

Validate

Survive

Petition

Quash

Correct answer:

Quash

Explanation:

"Subdue" means to quash or crush. "Surge" means a gush or outpouring. "Survive" means to continue to live. "Petition" means a request that usually has the signature and support of many people. "Validate" means to check the accuracy of something.

Example Question #2081 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

MATRICULATE

Possible Answers:

Satisfy

Exercise

Enroll

Puncture

Ignore

Correct answer:

Enroll

Explanation:

"Matriculate" means enroll at a college or university, so "enroll" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "matriculate": "satisfy" means gratify; "puncture" means pierce; "ignore" means snub or not pay attention to; and "exercise" means exert oneself.

Example Question #2082 : Identifying Synonyms

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

AMELIORATE

Possible Answers:

Agitate

Nominate

Retort

Improve

Tailor

Correct answer:

Improve

Explanation:

"Ameliorate" is a verb that means to improve or to make more bearable. So, "improve" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "ameliorate."

Example Question #2083 : Identifying Synonyms

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

STIFLE

Possible Answers:

Precipitate

Disclose

Terminate

Restrain

Comprehend

Correct answer:

Restrain

Explanation:

"Stifle" means to restrain from doing something. "Disclose" means to reveal or say something unknown to others. "Comprehend" means to understand. "Precipitate" means to cause something to happen suddenly. "Terminate" means to end.

Example Question #2886 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

SUBLIMATE

Possible Answers:

express

revel

obliterate

fall

divert

Correct answer:

divert

Explanation:

Sublimate means to channel or divert impulses into more culturally accepted actions.

Example Question #2887 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

FARE

Possible Answers:

hinder

transform

linger

cope

pay

Correct answer:

cope

Explanation:

"Fare" (as a verb) means to get on, cope, or manage.

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