All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADAPT
Adjust
Resist
Advertise
Object
Abolish
Adjust
"Adapt" and "adjust" are synonymous. They refer to something changing in order to conform. The other words do not share this meaning.
Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INQUIRE
Question
Compete
Harmonize
Sing
Motivate
Question
"Inquire" means to investigate or question. You might "inquire" of your teacher how long the test will take. When used as a verb, "question" also means to ask questions or investigate.
"Motivate" means to encourage someone. This is similar to the word "inspire," but not "inquire."
"Harmonize" is a form of singing where two or more people sing different, complimentary notes.
When you "compete," you work against another person or a group of people in order to win a game or achieve a goal.
Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONCLUDE
Finish
Film
Deliberate
Include
Fancy
Finish
The word that has the most similar meaning to CONCLUDE is "finish." To CONCLUDE a discussion, you "finish" it.
"Include" means make whole, or make part of a set.
Using "film" as a verb means, creating a movie.
"Fancy" is an adjective meaning elaborately decorated.
"Deliberate" means done on purpose.
Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JEST
Scowl
Talk
Joke
Cough
Bawl
Joke
"Jest" means to joke or make light of a situation. A variation is the word "jester," like a clown. While "joke" can also be used as a noun, it can also be used as a verb, as it is for this synonym. While "jesting" may be accomplished through "talking" the words are not directly related in their definitions. "Cough" is totally unrelated to "jest," and the other answer choices all describe actions with negative connotations, and thus cannot be synonymous with "jest" or "joke."
Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters
COUNSEL
Decline
Advise
Defeat
Forgive
Cooperate
Advise
"Counsel" most nearly means to advise or give explanation. Variations include "counselor", such as a legal advocate or therapist. "Counsel" should not be confused with its homonym "council," which refers to a group of individuals who make collective decisions. "Cooperate" and "forgive" have no relation to the word "counsel."
Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters
DECREE
Deviate
Declare
Deny
Denounce
Decide
Declare
"Decree" most nearly means to declare or to make a formal declaration. "Decree" can also be used a noun, for example a "royal decree" from a monarch. "Denounce" and "deny" both relate to refusing a fact or circumstance and are therefore not exact synonyms of "decree." "Decide" is somewhat related to the word "decree", as it means to come to a resolution or answer on a question; however, to "decree", that decision must be announced publicly, which more closely related to the word "declare." "Deviate" has no relation to the word "decree."
Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters
PLACATE
Convene
Quit
Aspire
Pretend
Appease
Appease
"Placate" most nearly means to appease or to calm through agreement. The words "pretend," "aspire," "quit," and "convene" have no relation to the word "placate." "Aspire" means to direct one's ambitions towards a goal (for example, "She aspires to be a doctor.") "Convene" most nearly means to bring together in a group.
Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters
CONDONE
Allow
Prohibit
Condemn
Forget
Supply
Allow
"Condone" is a verb that means to allow or forgive. A typical example would be an authority figure who "condones" a subordinate's behavior. "Supply" and "forget" have no relation to the word "condone," while "prohibit" and "condemn" are antonyms. Therefore, the correct answer is "allow."
Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARGUING
Communicating
Assisting
Whispering
Talking
Quarreling
Quarreling
"Arguing" involves a disagreement between two or more people who hold different views on a topic. "Quarreling" is the best synonym of "arguing."
Incorrect Answers:
"Talking" means to speak.
"Whispering" means to speak quietly.
"Communicating" involves the sharing of information.
"Assisting" means to help someone else.
Example Question #58 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFESS
Enable
Ponder
Yearn
Create
Acknowledge
Acknowledge
"Confess" means to accept fault for something. "Acknowledge," which means to admit guilt, is the best synonym of "confess."
Incorrect Answers:
"Yearn" indicates a desire to do something.
"Ponder" means to think about.
"Enable" involves giving someone the power to do something.
"Create" means bring something into existence.