SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #141 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

"Ornament

Possible Answers:

to satisfy

to decorate

to rot

to fulfill

to move downwards

Correct answer:

to decorate

Explanation:

"Ornament" means to decorate.

Example Question #931 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters

RANSACK

Possible Answers:

Edify 

Search 

Dodge

Outline 

Elevate 

Correct answer:

Search 

Explanation:

To "ransack" something means to search in a reckless or haphazard fashion. So the correct answer is “search.” For clarification, elevate means to raise or rise up; edify means to build or teach.

Example Question #932 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DEBILITATE

Possible Answers:

Refuse 

Weaken 

Permit 

Strengthen 

Edify 

Correct answer:

Weaken 

Explanation:

"Debilitate" means to make weaker. For clarification, "edify" means build or teach; "permit" means allow.

Example Question #953 : Synonyms

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

DILATE

Possible Answers:

Encourage

Widen

Lessen

Identify

Oppose

Correct answer:

Widen

Explanation:

"Dilate" means widen or make larger.

Example Question #151 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

AMPUTATE

Possible Answers:

Placate

Attach

Retreat

Celebrate

Cut off

Correct answer:

Cut off

Explanation:

"Amputate" means cut off.

Example Question #152 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

CORRODE

Possible Answers:

Erode

Spread

Recognize

Infect

Emit

Correct answer:

Erode

Explanation:

"Corrode" means erode.

Example Question #933 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FIDGET

Possible Answers:

Freeze

Capture

Compensate

Recover

Twitch

Correct answer:

Twitch

Explanation:

"Fidget" means twitch. "Freeze" can mean solidify from a liquid state to a solid state, or stand motionless; it cannot be the correct answer because its second meaning is an antonym, not a synonym, of "fidget," and its first meaning is unrelated to "fidget." None of the other answers are close in meaning to "fidget": "recover" means recuperate; "compensate" means pay money to someone for a good or service; and "capture" means catch or entrap.

Example Question #934 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ABRIDGE

Possible Answers:

Demolish 

Lengthen 

Shorten 

Allude 

Edify 

Correct answer:

Shorten 

Explanation:

To "abridge" something means to edit something so as to make it shorter. For clarification, "edify" means to build or teach; "allude" means hint at; "demolish" means destroy and is an antonym of edify.

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location

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

FRAY

Possible Answers:

Stand up

Let go

Bring down

Wear out

Open up

Correct answer:

Wear out

Explanation:

"Fray" means to wear out the edges of fabric. "Plummet" means to move quickly downwards. "Stand up" means to rise from a sedentary position. "Open Up" means to disclose or to physically open something. "Let go" means to release from one's grasp.

Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location

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

EXHAUST

Possible Answers:

Watch

Tire out

Supercede

Diffuse

Lie down

Correct answer:

Tire out

Explanation:

"Exhaust" means to use up or to tire out. "Watch" means look at or observe. "Diffuse" means spread out or scatter. "Supercede" means take over from or replace. "Lie down" means to lie in a resting position.

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