Synonyms: Other Verbs - SSAT Elementary Level Verbal
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Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
He got abused by the point guards cross-over.
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
He got abused by the point guards cross-over.
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In this sentence the word mistreated can be substitued for abused. Both would mean that the player got tripped up by the other player's great move.
In this sentence the word mistreated can be substitued for abused. Both would mean that the player got tripped up by the other player's great move.
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Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
His stocks were declining as the market struggled.
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
His stocks were declining as the market struggled.
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The word "declining" can be replaced with "suffering" to describe the trouble he was having with the stock market.
The word "declining" can be replaced with "suffering" to describe the trouble he was having with the stock market.
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Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
The girl ran to the sales rack and found items to purchase.
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
The girl ran to the sales rack and found items to purchase.
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The word "buy" can be substituted to maintain the sentence meaning.
The word "buy" can be substituted to maintain the sentence meaning.
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Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word?
Have you ever had to purchase a small ring?
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word?
Have you ever had to purchase a small ring?
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"Purchase" can be replaced by "acquire" to maintain a similar meaning.
"Purchase" can be replaced by "acquire" to maintain a similar meaning.
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Which word can replace the underlined word?
My sister used to love to annoyme.
Which word can replace the underlined word?
My sister used to love to annoyme.
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"Bother" can replace "annoy" to maintain the same meaning of the sentence.
"Bother" can replace "annoy" to maintain the same meaning of the sentence.
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Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENLIST
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENLIST
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"Enlist" is defined as to enroll or in the armed services, so "enroll" is the best answer choice.
"Enlist" is defined as to enroll or in the armed services, so "enroll" is the best answer choice.
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Synonyms: Select the word which is most similar to the word in capital letters.
DONATE
Synonyms: Select the word which is most similar to the word in capital letters.
DONATE
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“Donate” means to give to someone else, usually to someone who has less than you.
“Donate” means to give to someone else, usually to someone who has less than you.
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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GENERATE
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GENERATE
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"Generate" is a verb that means "cause something to arise or come about," or "produce," especially when it refers to electricity. While "generous" might look like a potentially correct answer because both "generate" and "gentle" begin with the syllable "gen-," "generous" is an adjective meaning "mild in temperament or behavior; kind or tender" when referring to a person, or "moderate in action, effect, or degree; not harsh or severe." So, since "gentle" and "generate" are not synonyms, "gentle" cannot be the correct answer. Since "create" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "generate," "create" is the correct answer.
"Generate" is a verb that means "cause something to arise or come about," or "produce," especially when it refers to electricity. While "generous" might look like a potentially correct answer because both "generate" and "gentle" begin with the syllable "gen-," "generous" is an adjective meaning "mild in temperament or behavior; kind or tender" when referring to a person, or "moderate in action, effect, or degree; not harsh or severe." So, since "gentle" and "generate" are not synonyms, "gentle" cannot be the correct answer. Since "create" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "generate," "create" is the correct answer.
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Which is a synonym for abolish?
Which is a synonym for abolish?
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"Abolish" and "rid" both mean "to free from".
"Abolish" and "rid" both mean "to free from".
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Which is a synonym for dedicate?
Which is a synonym for dedicate?
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To "dedicate" or "devote" both mean to assign something.
To "dedicate" or "devote" both mean to assign something.
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Billy had to provide food to his classroom.
Which is a synonym for provide?
Billy had to provide food to his classroom.
Which is a synonym for provide?
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When reading the sentence only "bring" could be a replacement for "provide" to maintain the sentence's meaning.
When reading the sentence only "bring" could be a replacement for "provide" to maintain the sentence's meaning.
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John could detect a bit of sarcasm in Fred's response.
Which is a synonym for detect?
John could detect a bit of sarcasm in Fred's response.
Which is a synonym for detect?
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Only the word "spot" could be inserted into the original sentence to maintain a similar meaning.
Only the word "spot" could be inserted into the original sentence to maintain a similar meaning.
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Julie wanted to preserve her fruit, so that she could eat it later.
Which is a synonym for preserve?
Julie wanted to preserve her fruit, so that she could eat it later.
Which is a synonym for preserve?
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Only the word "keep" could be inserted into the original sentence to maintain a similar meaning.
Only the word "keep" could be inserted into the original sentence to maintain a similar meaning.
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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFER
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFER
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"Confer" is a verb that means grant an honor or title or discuss something with someone. While "conifer" might sound like the correct answer since it sounds very similar to "confer," "conifer" is a noun that means a tree that has green needles for leaves and cones. Since "conifer" does not mean the same thing as "confer," "conifer" cannot be the correct answer. Since "give" means the same thing as grant, however, "give" is the correct answer.
"Confer" is a verb that means grant an honor or title or discuss something with someone. While "conifer" might sound like the correct answer since it sounds very similar to "confer," "conifer" is a noun that means a tree that has green needles for leaves and cones. Since "conifer" does not mean the same thing as "confer," "conifer" cannot be the correct answer. Since "give" means the same thing as grant, however, "give" is the correct answer.
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A synonym of "retain" is . . .
A synonym of "retain" is . . .
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"Retain" is a verb that means "continue to have something; keep possession of," so we need to pick out a verb that means something like "keep." Since "keep" is one of the answer choices and none of the other answer choices mean anything like "keep," "keep" is the correct answer.
"Retain" is a verb that means "continue to have something; keep possession of," so we need to pick out a verb that means something like "keep." Since "keep" is one of the answer choices and none of the other answer choices mean anything like "keep," "keep" is the correct answer.
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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIBERATE
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIBERATE
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"Liberate" is a verb that means "set someone free from a situation, especially imprisonment or slavery, in which their liberty is severely restricted." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that is a verb and means something like "free." Since "release" means "allow or enable to escape from confinement," "allow something to move, act, or flow freely," or "allow information to be generally available," is the answer choice closest in meaning to "liberate" and the correct answer.
"Liberate" is a verb that means "set someone free from a situation, especially imprisonment or slavery, in which their liberty is severely restricted." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that is a verb and means something like "free." Since "release" means "allow or enable to escape from confinement," "allow something to move, act, or flow freely," or "allow information to be generally available," is the answer choice closest in meaning to "liberate" and the correct answer.
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Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
The king reigned over the land for fifty years.
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
The king reigned over the land for fifty years.
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To reign means the same as to rule.
To reign means the same as to rule.
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A synonym of "select" is . . .
A synonym of "select" is . . .
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"Select" is a word that can be used as a verb or an adjective, but because all of the answer choices are verbs, we will need to consider it as a verb. When used as a verb, "select" means "carefully choose as being the best or most suitable." So, we need to pick out a verb that means something like "carefully choose." "Reject" cannot be the correct answer, then, because "reject" is a word that when used as a verb, means "dismiss as inadequate, inappropriate, or not to one's taste," making it an antonym, not a synonym, of "select." "Pick," however, is a verb that can mean "choose (someone or something) from a number of alternatives, typically after careful thought," and because "pick" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "select," "pick" is the correct answer.
"Select" is a word that can be used as a verb or an adjective, but because all of the answer choices are verbs, we will need to consider it as a verb. When used as a verb, "select" means "carefully choose as being the best or most suitable." So, we need to pick out a verb that means something like "carefully choose." "Reject" cannot be the correct answer, then, because "reject" is a word that when used as a verb, means "dismiss as inadequate, inappropriate, or not to one's taste," making it an antonym, not a synonym, of "select." "Pick," however, is a verb that can mean "choose (someone or something) from a number of alternatives, typically after careful thought," and because "pick" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "select," "pick" is the correct answer.
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Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
Modify
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
Modify
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"Modify" is to change; to increase is to make larger; to correct is to make right; to irritate is to annoy; and to create is to make something.
"Modify" is to change; to increase is to make larger; to correct is to make right; to irritate is to annoy; and to create is to make something.
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Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
Purchase
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
Purchase
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To "purchase" is to buy.
To "purchase" is to buy.
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