All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #2876 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
REAR
jump
raise
turn around
catapult
pass
raise
"Rear" (as a verb) means to bring up or raise something.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
WHET.
Nonsense
Stimulate
Postpone
Purpose
Meander
Stimulate
“Whet” is a transitive verb that describes the action of stimulating something. For clarification, postpone means suspend; meander is a type of slow movement characterized by indirectness, such as in a river.
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 #2121 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MATRICULATE
Ignore
Satisfy
Puncture
Exercise
Enroll
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 #2122 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMELIORATE
Retort
Improve
Nominate
Agitate
Tailor
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 #2123 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STIFLE
Restrain
Disclose
Terminate
Precipitate
Comprehend
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.
All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
