All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RECTIFY.
Will
Mollify
Cancel
Fix
Indoctrinate
Fix
To "rectify" something means to fix it. For clarification, indoctrinate means to instruct or teach through propaganda; mollify means to assuage, or calm.
Example Question #2879 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
INFLICT
impose
strike
herald
relax
stand out
impose
"Inflict" means to impose something unpleasant on someone.
Example Question #2880 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PRESIDE
acclaim
conduct
criticize
perfect
foretell
conduct
"Preside" means to be in the position of authority at a gathering, or to conduct a meeting.
Example Question #2881 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
NURTURE
Inspire
Contemplate
Care for
Reward
Neglect
Care for
To "nurture" something means to care for it, so "care for" is the correct answer.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUBDUE
Petition
Validate
Quash
Survive
Surge
Quash
"Subdue" means to quash or crush. "Surge" means a gush or outpouring. "Survive" means to continue to live. "Petition" means a request that usually has the signature and support of many people. "Validate" means to check the accuracy of something.
Example Question #361 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MATRICULATE
Puncture
Ignore
Exercise
Enroll
Satisfy
Enroll
"Matriculate" means enroll at a college or university, so "enroll" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "matriculate": "satisfy" means gratify; "puncture" means pierce; "ignore" means snub or not pay attention to; and "exercise" means exert oneself.
Example Question #362 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMELIORATE
Retort
Agitate
Nominate
Tailor
Improve
Improve
"Ameliorate" is a verb that means to improve or to make more bearable. So, "improve" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "ameliorate."
Example Question #371 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STIFLE
Comprehend
Terminate
Precipitate
Disclose
Restrain
Restrain
"Stifle" means to restrain from doing something. "Disclose" means to reveal or say something unknown to others. "Comprehend" means to understand. "Precipitate" means to cause something to happen suddenly. "Terminate" means to end.
Example Question #371 : Synonyms: Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
SUBLIMATE
revel
fall
obliterate
express
divert
divert
Sublimate means to channel or divert impulses into more culturally accepted actions.
Example Question #2887 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
FARE
hinder
transform
linger
cope
pay
cope
"Fare" (as a verb) means to get on, cope, or manage.
All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
