All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
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.
Example Question #372 : Synonyms: Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
REFRAIN
market to
abstain from
repeat
sing
collide
abstain from
"Refrain" means to stop oneself from doing something, or to abstain from it.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CONTEND
tutor
face
partake
glide
please
face
"Contend" means to struggle to surmount a difficulty, to cope with something, or to face a challenge.
Example Question #2890 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ENDURE
mortify
curse
appease
impose
tolerate
tolerate
"Endure" means to undergo something unpleasant, or tolerate it.
Example Question #372 : Synonyms: Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ADHERE
divide
swell
pander
craft
abide
abide
To "adhere" to something is to abide by it, or believe in a follow the practices of it.
Example Question #2091 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FALTER
Brag
Demonstrate
Proceed
Hesitate
Captivate
Hesitate
"Falter" means to hesitate. "Proceed" means to begin or to continue with an action. "Demonstrate" means to show. "Captivate" means to attract or capture one's attention. "Brag" means to boast. These incorrect answers are not related to "falter" in meaning.
Example Question #2092 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADHERE
Sticky
Develop
Insult
Prize
Obey
Obey
"Adhere" is a verb with a variety of meanings; sticky things can adhere (stick to) other things, or a person can adhere to (obey) rules. "Sticky' may look like a potential synonym of "adhere," but whereas "stick" could be a synonym, "sticky" cannot, as it is an adjective and "adhere" a verb. "Obey," however, is a synonym of "adhere" as it is used to mean comply with, so "obey" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2093 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENSUE
Command
Connect
Perish
Result
Define
Result
"Ensue" means occur or result, so "result" is the correct answer. "Define" means state the definition of a word or phrase. "Connect" means join or combine. "Command" means direct or order. "Perish" means die.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
RENDER
grab
decree
challenge
ratify
supply
supply
"Render" means to provide, give, or supply a service.
All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
