All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROWL
Sprint
Nest
Slink
Host
Fly
Slink
To “prowl” means to walk around sneakily hunting or looking for something, so the correct answer is "slink" because "slink" means to move in a stealthy way. To provide further help, “nest” means the home of a bird or other nesting animal, or, when used as a verb, to make a nest; “sprint” means to run very quickly; and “host” means to welcome someone to an event, often in your home.
Example Question #122 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSERVE
Investigate
Deny
Progress
Save
Regress
Save
The word “conserve” means to save, to preserve, or to keep for later use. To provide further help, “average” means of middling quality; “progress” means move forward or towards a goal and “regress” means move backwards or further away from completing a goal.
Example Question #123 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ILLUMINATE
Falter
Shower
Brighten
Confuse
Cascade
Brighten
"Illuminate" means to supply or brighten with light. Thus, "brighten," which means lighten or light up, is the correct answer.
Example Question #124 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEVER
Threaten
Clarify
Unite
Detach
Distort
Detach
"Sever" means disconnect or chop something off from something else. "Detach" means unfasten or separate, so it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "sever."
Example Question #125 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NAVIGATE
Anger
Steer
Construct
Neglect
Forget
Steer
"Navigate" means guide the direction of a ship or to make one's way through something complex or an area with obstacles, and "steer" means determine the direction in which a trackless mode of transportation is moving, so "steer" is the correct answer.
Example Question #126 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EVADE
Catch
Show
Avoid
Confront
Order
Avoid
"Evade" means avoid something, especially by being sneaky, so "avoid" is the correct answer.
Example Question #127 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MEANDER
Stay
Ramble
Untwist
Discern
Run
Ramble
To "meander" means to wander aimlessly, either by walking around or in conversation or plot. So, "ramble" is the correct answer, as it means wander around just to enjoy the walk or during a conversation, pursue topics not relevant to the topic in hand.
Example Question #128 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUMMAGE
Neglect
Guard
Search
Advance
Receive
Search
"Rummage" means dig through a group or pile of things in a disorganized way, so "search" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "rummage."
Example Question #129 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MANUFACTURE
Demolish
Sing
Shatter
Make
Twirl
Make
To "manufacture" something means to make it. Usually something that is being manufactured is made in a factory. So, "make" is the correct answer.
Example Question #130 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MEND
Strike
Sleep
Repair
Rise
Swim
Repair
"Mend" means to repair; sleep is to rest for an extended period of time; strike is to hit; rise is to move up; and swim is to move through a body of water.