SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #2111 : Identifying Synonyms

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

REFORM

Possible Answers:

Task

Multitude

summary

Improvement

Challenge

Correct answer:

Improvement

Explanation:

Reform means the process of improving a practice or institution.

Example Question #2112 : Identifying Synonyms

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

COMPROMISE

Possible Answers:

Settlement

Margin

Provocation

Disaster

Laughter

Correct answer:

Settlement

Explanation:

A compromise is an agreement or settlement reached when both sides give something up.

Example Question #2113 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HEW

Possible Answers:

Predict

Conform

Cringe

Undercut

Cook

Correct answer:

Conform

Explanation:

Hew means to conform or adhere to something.

Example Question #39 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

SUBSIDIZE

Possible Answers:

Fund

Dig

Promote

Dream

Lie

Correct answer:

Fund

Explanation:

Subsidize means to support financially, or to fund.

Example Question #40 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

ANTICIPATE

Possible Answers:

Suction

Mold

Perform

Visualize

Expect

Correct answer:

Expect

Explanation:

Anticipate means to expect or predict

Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

RESURRECT

Possible Answers:

Revive

Review

Control

Hone

Terminate

Correct answer:

Revive

Explanation:

Resurrect means to restore or revive.

Example Question #2114 : Identifying Synonyms

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

COMPRISE

Possible Answers:

Share

Formulate

Consist

Disagree

Advise

Correct answer:

Consist

Explanation:

Comprise means to consist of.

Example Question #2114 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EXPLOIT

Possible Answers:

Take advantage of

Overcome

Mistake

Charge

Propel

Correct answer:

Take advantage of

Explanation:

Exploit means to make full use of something, often in a selfish way, or to take advantage of someone.

Example Question #2115 : Identifying Synonyms

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

OPT

Possible Answers:

Shun

Choose

Rotate

Preserve

Bounce

Correct answer:

Choose

Explanation:

Opt means to make a choice from a range of possibilities, or to choose.

Example Question #2162 : Synonyms

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

MANEUVER

Possible Answers:

Cylinder

Device

Hat

Category

Tactic

Correct answer:

Tactic

Explanation:

maneuver is a carefully planned scheme or tactic.

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