All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #145 : Synonyms: Verbs
Which word is a synonym for the word concerned?
Julie was concerned with her grade on the math test.
thrilled
None of the other answer choices
excited
happy
worried
worried
The word worried can replace concern to maintain a similar meaning.
Example Question #146 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ASTONISH
Susceptible
Manage
Punish
Demand
Surprise
Surprise
"Astonish" means to surprise, so "surprise" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "astonish": "demand" means to ask for something forcefully; "susceptible" means in danger; "manage" means direct a group or endure; and "punish" means discipline for breaking rules or behaving badly.
Example Question #147 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ASSUAGE
Embolden
Demand
Calm
Depict
Zoom
Calm
"Assuage" means to calm someone or something down, so "calm," which when used as a verb means make calm, is the correct answer. To help you, "depict" means to show, "embolden" means to make brave, "demand" means forcefully ask for something, and "zoom" means to travel at a very fast speed.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs About Emotional Changes
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LOATHE
Clarify
Despise
Adore
Study
Despise
The answer is "despise." "Despise" and "loathe" are verbs that mean dislike strongly, such as in the sentence, "He despises people who bully others."
Example Question #148 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SEDATE
Listen
Settle down
Deny
Scold
Admit
Settle down
To "sedate" something means to use medicine to make it sleep, to calm it, or settle it down. So, "settle down" is the correct answer. To help you, "scold" means reprimand, and "deny" means refuse to accept something.
Example Question #149 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRIMACE
Grin
Chuckle
Demand
Scowl
Whisper
Scowl
To “grimace” is to express sadness or anger or pain with your face, and as such, it is closest in meaning to “scowl,” which means frown to convey great sadness or anger. To provide further help, to “chuckle” is to laugh quietly; to "grin" is to smile broadly, to "whisper" is to speak in a low, quiet voice so as not to be heard, and to “demand” is to tell someone they have to do something as if they don't have a choice.
Example Question #151 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUCCUMB
Turn around
Go over
Hide under
Give in
Walk about
Give in
"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.”
Example Question #152 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AGGRAVATE
Convey
Irritate
Argue
Differ
Object
Irritate
To "aggravate" a person means to irritate or to annoy him or her. To aggravate a problem means to make it worse. So, the correct answer is "irritate." None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "aggravate": "object," when used as a verb, means interrupt to disagree, and is used this way in courts of law; "differ" means to be different from; "argue" means to talk about a disagreement heatedly; and "convey" means transport when referring to a physical object, or impart when referring to an idea.
Example Question #153 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASTONISH
Reform
Decimate
Surprise
Deflect
Reject
Surprise
"Surprise" means amaze or "astonish," so "astonish" is the correct answer.
Example Question #327 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DREAD
Anticipation
Fear
Sadness
Welcome
Fear
All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
