SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Other Verbs
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Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
A synonym of "select" is . . .
break
move
pick
reject
consider
pick
"Select" is a word that can be used as a verb or an adjective, but because all of the answer choices are verbs, we will need to consider it as a verb. When used as a verb, "select" means "carefully choose as being the best or most suitable." So, we need to pick out a verb that means something like "carefully choose." "Reject" cannot be the correct answer, then, because "reject" is a word that when used as a verb, means "dismiss as inadequate, inappropriate, or not to one's taste," making it an antonym, not a synonym, of "select." "Pick," however, is a verb that can mean "choose (someone or something) from a number of alternatives, typically after careful thought," and because "pick" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "select," "pick" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Cheer
to enjoy
to play
to encourage
to block
to oppose
to encourage
"Cheer" means to encourage.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Which word can replace the underlined word?
My sister used to love to annoy me.
help
pinch
compliment
None of the above
bother
bother
"Bother" can replace "annoy" to maintain the same meaning of the sentence.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RESPECT
Limp
Ignorance
Intelligence
Envy
Honor
Honor
"Respect" can be a verb or a noun, so think about that when you choose the answer. Here, "honor" is the best choice, because to "respect" someone is to honor them, and "respect" also means honor when used as a noun. "Knowledge" and "ignorance" actually have opposite meanings. "Envy" means jealousy when used as a noun or be jealous of something when used as a verb, while to "limp" is to stumble.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Which is a synonym for dedicate?
Devote
Take
Hold
Steal
None of the other answer choices.
Devote
To "dedicate" or "devote" both mean to assign something.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
John could detect a bit of sarcasm in Fred's response.
Which is a synonym for detect?
Miss
Lose
Spot
None of the other answer choices.
Ignore
Spot
Only the word "spot" could be inserted into the original sentence to maintain a similar meaning.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
The king reigned over the land for fifty years.
left
None of the above
lost
ruled
inquired
ruled
To reign means the same as to rule.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
He got abused by the point guards cross-over.
excited
thrilled
mistreated
bored
none of the above
mistreated
In this sentence the word mistreated can be substitued for abused. Both would mean that the player got tripped up by the other player's great move.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
His stocks were declining as the market struggled.
suffering
stronger
None of the above
rising
high
suffering
The word "declining" can be replaced with "suffering" to describe the trouble he was having with the stock market.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Assist
to help
to speak
to trade
to reply
to buy
to help
Assist means to help.
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