SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #2131 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

REFRAIN

Possible Answers:

collide

market to

abstain from

sing

repeat

Correct answer:

abstain from

Explanation:

"Refrain" means to stop oneself from doing something, or to abstain from it.

Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CONTEND

Possible Answers:

face

glide

partake

tutor

please

Correct answer:

face

Explanation:

"Contend" means to struggle to surmount a difficulty, to cope with something, or to face a challenge.

Example Question #376 : Synonyms: Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ENDURE

Possible Answers:

mortify

tolerate

impose

curse

appease

Correct answer:

tolerate

Explanation:

"Endure" means to undergo something unpleasant, or tolerate it.

Example Question #373 : Synonyms: Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ADHERE

Possible Answers:

pander

divide

craft

abide

swell

Correct answer:

abide

Explanation:

To "adhere" to something is to abide by it, or believe in a follow the practices of it.

Example Question #2091 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FALTER

Possible Answers:

Captivate

Brag

Hesitate

Proceed

Demonstrate

Correct answer:

Hesitate

Explanation:

"Falter" means to hesitate. "Proceed" means to begin or to continue with an action. "Demonstrate" means to show. "Captivate" means to attract or capture one's attention. "Brag" means to boast. These incorrect answers are not related to "falter" in meaning.

Example Question #2092 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ADHERE

Possible Answers:

Prize

Obey

Develop

Sticky

Insult

Correct answer:

Obey

Explanation:

"Adhere" is a verb with a variety of meanings; sticky things can adhere (stick to) other things, or a person can adhere to (obey) rules. "Sticky' may look like a potential synonym of "adhere," but whereas "stick" could be a synonym, "sticky" cannot, as it is an adjective and "adhere" a verb. "Obey," however, is a synonym of "adhere" as it is used to mean comply with, so "obey" is the correct answer.

Example Question #2093 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ENSUE

Possible Answers:

Connect

Result

Define

Perish

Command

Correct answer:

Result

Explanation:

"Ensue" means occur or result, so "result" is the correct answer. "Define" means state the definition of a word or phrase. "Connect" means join or combine. "Command" means direct or order. "Perish" means die.

Example Question #2094 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RENDER

Possible Answers:

grab

challenge

decree

ratify

supply

Correct answer:

supply

Explanation:

"Render" means to provide, give, or supply a service.

Example Question #2095 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SQUANDER.

Possible Answers:

Waste 

Save 

Accumulate 

Hoard 

Keep 

Correct answer:

Waste 

Explanation:

To “squander” something means to waste it. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all antonyms of squander.

Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

QUELL

Possible Answers:

fantasize

quash

rectify

enter

substitute

Correct answer:

quash

Explanation:

To "quell" means to put an end to something, suppress it, or quash it.

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