All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #2872 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RECTIFY.
Fix
Indoctrinate
Cancel
Mollify
Will
Fix
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
impose
strike
herald
relax
stand out
impose
"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
acclaim
conduct
criticize
perfect
foretell
conduct
"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
Inspire
Contemplate
Care for
Reward
Neglect
Care for
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
Surge
Validate
Survive
Petition
Quash
Quash
"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
Satisfy
Exercise
Enroll
Puncture
Ignore
Enroll
"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
Agitate
Nominate
Retort
Improve
Tailor
Improve
"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
Precipitate
Disclose
Terminate
Restrain
Comprehend
Restrain
"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
express
revel
obliterate
fall
divert
divert
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
hinder
transform
linger
cope
pay
cope
"Fare" (as a verb) means to get on, cope, or manage.
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