Synonyms: Verbs - SSAT Elementary Level Verbal
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Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUCCUMB
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SUCCUMB
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"Succumb" means to yield to overpowering strength, force, appeal, or desire. If you “succumb” to something, you give in to it, or you yield to it. A common expression is to “succumb to temptation.”
"Succumb" means to yield to overpowering strength, force, appeal, or desire. If you “succumb” to something, you give in to it, or you yield to it. A common expression is to “succumb to temptation.”
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ASTONISH
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ASTONISH
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"Surprise" means amaze or "astonish," so "astonish" is the correct answer.
"Surprise" means amaze or "astonish," so "astonish" is the correct answer.
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NAVIGATE
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NAVIGATE
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"Navigate" is defined as determine the course of a ship. "Piloting" a ship is the same as "navigating" a ship, in that both express that the captain is skillfully moving the ship across the water. So, "pilot" is the best answer choice!
"Navigate" is defined as determine the course of a ship. "Piloting" a ship is the same as "navigating" a ship, in that both express that the captain is skillfully moving the ship across the water. So, "pilot" is the best answer choice!
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REPEL
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REPEL
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“Repel” means keep away. “Repel” is an antonym of “attract,” and they are antonyms because they have opposite meanings; “demand” means forcefully ask for something.
“Repel” means keep away. “Repel” is an antonym of “attract,” and they are antonyms because they have opposite meanings; “demand” means forcefully ask for something.
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He got abused by the point guards cross-over.
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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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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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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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Have you ever had to purchase a small ring?
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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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My sister used to love to annoyme.
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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.
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENLIST
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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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DONATE
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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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Laud
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Laud
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Laud and Praise both mean to give acclaim to.
Laud and Praise both mean to give acclaim to.
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IMPLY
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IMPLY
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"Imply" and "suggest" both hint at the meaning of something.
"Imply" and "suggest" both hint at the meaning of something.
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COOPERATE
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COOPERATE
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Cooperate and collaborate both mean to aid or assist.
Cooperate and collaborate both mean to aid or assist.
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SOLVE
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SOLVE
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"Solve" is a verb that means figure out, so "figure out" is the correct answer.
"Solve" is a verb that means figure out, so "figure out" is the correct answer.
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INDICATE
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INDICATE
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"Indicate" is a verb that means show, so "show" is the correct answer.
"Indicate" is a verb that means show, so "show" is the correct answer.
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PLEAD
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PLEAD
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"Plead" is a verb that means beg, so "beg" is the correct answer.
"Plead" is a verb that means beg, so "beg" is the correct answer.
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OUTLINE
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OUTLINE
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To "outline" something means to plan it or to trace it, so "plan" is the correct answer. To help you, "infamous" means famous for the wrong reasons, and "vulgar" means rude and disgusting.
To "outline" something means to plan it or to trace it, so "plan" is the correct answer. To help you, "infamous" means famous for the wrong reasons, and "vulgar" means rude and disgusting.
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CHASTISE
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CHASTISE
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If you “chastise” someone, you tell them off for doing something wrong. Another way to say this would be to "scold."
If you “chastise” someone, you tell them off for doing something wrong. Another way to say this would be to "scold."
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TRANSMIT
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TRANSMIT
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"Transmit" means to send or give something to someone. You could transmit a message by writing it down. You could transmit a disease to another person by sneezing on them. To retract something is to take it back. To "create" something is to come up with or make that thing.
"Transmit" means to send or give something to someone. You could transmit a message by writing it down. You could transmit a disease to another person by sneezing on them. To retract something is to take it back. To "create" something is to come up with or make that thing.