SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #2001 : Synonyms

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

INTERCEPT

Possible Answers:

Propel

Obstruct

Share

Consume

Produce

Correct answer:

Obstruct

Explanation:

Intercept means to prevent something from getting to its destination, or to obstruct

Example Question #2002 : Synonyms

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

BURGEON

Possible Answers:

Urge

Margin

Fish

Burden

Bloom

Correct answer:

Bloom

Explanation:

Something that is burgeoning is growing well and fruitfully, blossoming, or blooming.

Example Question #2003 : Synonyms

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

PERSPIRE 

Possible Answers:

Cool down 

Cry 

Rain 

Sweat 

Heat up 

Correct answer:

Sweat 

Explanation:

To “perspire” means to secrete sweat; therefore, “sweat” is the correct answer.

Example Question #2004 : Synonyms

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

JETTISON

Possible Answers:

Require 

Anoint 

Discard

Abhor 

Dispel 

Correct answer:

Discard

Explanation:

“Jettison” is a transitive verb that is used to describe the rejection or discarding of something. Most typically it is used to describe discarding something overboard from a ship or aircraft. Abhor means to detest; dispel means dismiss; anoint means to bless somebody.

Example Question #2005 : Synonyms

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

BURGEON

Possible Answers:

Flourish

Survey

Balance

Exit

Impair

Correct answer:

Flourish

Explanation:

To burgeon is to grow quickly or flourish.  

Example Question #1961 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ASCEND

Possible Answers:

Marry

Rise

Lend

Transcribe

Shrivel

Correct answer:

Rise

Explanation:

To ascend is to rise.  

Example Question #2006 : Synonyms

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

SMOLDER

Possible Answers:

Imply

Destroy

Present

Pursue

Smoke

Correct answer:

Smoke

Explanation:

Smolder means to burn slowly, with smoke but no flame.

Example Question #2007 : Synonyms

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

ENRICH

Possible Answers:

Naturalize

Perceive

Mistake

Augment

Account for

Correct answer:

Augment

Explanation:

Enrich means to improve, add to, or augment.

Example Question #2008 : Synonyms

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

EMASCULATE

Possible Answers:

Hide

Frolic

Conspire

Arrange

Weaken

Correct answer:

Weaken

Explanation:

Emasculate means to weaken something.

Example Question #2009 : Synonyms

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

NAVIGATE

Possible Answers:

Harness

Shout

Negotiate

Participate

Assemble

Correct answer:

Negotiate

Explanation:

Navigate means to plan and direct a route, or to negotiate obstacles.

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