SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #2888 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

REFRAIN

Possible Answers:

repeat

market to

sing

collide

abstain from

Correct answer:

abstain from

Explanation:

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

Example Question #371 : Synonyms: Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CONTEND

Possible Answers:

glide

tutor

face

partake

please

Correct answer:

face

Explanation:

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

Example Question #2890 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ENDURE

Possible Answers:

mortify

curse

appease

impose

tolerate

Correct answer:

tolerate

Explanation:

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

Example Question #372 : Synonyms: Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ADHERE

Possible Answers:

divide

swell

pander

craft

abide

Correct answer:

abide

Explanation:

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

Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

FALTER

Possible Answers:

Captivate

Brag

Proceed

Hesitate

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 #2091 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ADHERE

Possible Answers:

Prize

Sticky

Develop

Insult

Obey

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 #2092 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ENSUE

Possible Answers:

Define

Command

Connect

Perish

Result

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 #23 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RENDER

Possible Answers:

grab

challenge

supply

decree

ratify

Correct answer:

supply

Explanation:

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

Example Question #381 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

SQUANDER.

Possible Answers:

Save 

Hoard 

Accumulate 

Waste 

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 #383 : Synonyms: Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

QUELL

Possible Answers:

substitute

rectify

quash

fantasize

enter

Correct answer:

quash

Explanation:

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

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