SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Verbs

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

COOPERATE

Possible Answers:

Block

Collaborate

Hurt

Check

Handicap

Correct answer:

Collaborate

Explanation:

Cooperate and collaborate both mean to aid or assist. 

Example Question #201 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

FORMULATE

Possible Answers:

Contain

Spread

Devise

Sketch

Opportunistic

Correct answer:

Devise

Explanation:

To "formulate" something means to systematically devise it, so "devise," which means invent while paying careful attention to details, is the best answer choice.

Example Question #202 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PREDICT

Possible Answers:

Exercise

Foretell

Learn

Teach

Find

Correct answer:

Foretell

Explanation:

"Predict" means to guess.

Example Question #202 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

TAUNT

Possible Answers:

Mock

Compliment

Adventure

Riddle

Elated

Correct answer:

Mock

Explanation:

"Taunt," when used as a verb, means mock or make fun of, and when used as a noun, "taunt" means a remark made in order to provoke or anger someone. "Mock" is most similar in meaning to "taunt," so "mock" is the correct answer choice! A "compliment" is an antonym of a "taunt."

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DEMONSTRATE

Possible Answers:

Tease

Recover

Measure

Drench

Show

Correct answer:

Show

Explanation:

"Demonstrate" is to show; to recover is to get better; to tease is to make fun of; and to drench is to soak with a liquid.

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

IMPLY

Possible Answers:

Locate

Express

State

Help

Suggest

Correct answer:

Suggest

Explanation:

"Imply" and "suggest" both hint at the meaning of something. 

Example Question #204 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DEPICT

Possible Answers:

Restore 

Abnormal 

Confirm 

Represent 

Normal 

Correct answer:

Represent 

Explanation:

"Depict" means show or represent something, so "represent" is the correct answer. To help you, "abnormal" means not normal or weird, and "restore" means return to an earlier, better condition.

Example Question #208 : Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

Estimate

Possible Answers:

to discuss

to guess

to study

to create

to write

Correct answer:

to guess

Explanation:

"Estimate" is to guess, and to discuss is to talk.

Example Question #205 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

OUTLINE

Possible Answers:

Infamous 

Embarrass

Watch 

Plan 

Vulgar 

Correct answer:

Plan 

Explanation:

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.

Example Question #206 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ACKNOWLEDGE

Possible Answers:

Recognize 

Alarmed 

Portray 

Serious 

Depict 

Correct answer:

Recognize 

Explanation:

"Acknowledge" means recognize or accept, so "recognize" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "acknowledge": "recognize" means know or see; "alarmed" means scared; and "portray" and "depict" both mean to show.

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