SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Other Verbs
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Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ELICIT
never mention
consume
forget
draw out
put in
draw out
Elicit means to draw out.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
A synonym of "behoove" is __________.
be similar to
reveal
decorous
be different from
be proper for
be proper for
"Behoove" is a verb that means "to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for," so we need to pick out another word or phrase that has a similar meaning. While "decorous" might look like a good answer choice because "decorous" means "proper," "decorous" is an adjective while "behoove" is a verb, so "decorous" cannot be the correct answer. Because "be proper for" is closest in meaning to "behoove" of the given answer choices, "be proper for" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
A synonym of "dovetail" is __________.
combine
disentangle
explore
part
harmonize
harmonize
"Dovetail" is a verb that means "to fit together in a pleasing or satisfying way," so we need to pick out another word that means "to fit together well." While "combine" means "unite" or "merge," it does not include the positive connotation that "dovetail" does in that "merge" does not necessarily entail two things combining "in a pleasing or satisfying way." "Harmonize," however, besides meaning "to play or sing different musical notes that sound pleasing together," also means "to be combined or go together in a pleasing way." Because "harmonize" not only means "combine" but also includes the positive connotation of "in a pleasing way," "harmonize" is the best answer.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Dispute
Residence
Economy
Argument
Harmony
Battle
Argument
"Dispute" means argument.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Participate
to select
to inquire
to convince
to partake
to reveal
to partake
"Participate" means to partake or take part in; to reveal means to disclose something secretive; to select means to choose; to inquire means to ask or question; and to convince is to change a person's opinon.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Aid
to attack
to help
to defeat
to stop
to complain
to help
"Aid" means to help.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Affect
to believe
to work with
to achieve
to influence
to ensure
to influence
"Affect" means to impact or influence.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISCRIMINATE
Blend
Reject
Excuse
Differentiate
Spite
Differentiate
"Discriminate" means differentiate or make a biased decision about how you treat a group or a member of that group, so "differentiate" is the correct answer.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ASSAIL
Defend
Portend
Attack
Jest
Abandon
Attack
To "assail" something is to attack it. You will most often hear it in expressions such as "the army assailed their opponent’s position." For clarification, "abandon" means to throw away; "jest" means joke; "portend" means foreshadow or warn.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SHRIEK
Decrease
Scream
Dispute
Question
Silence
Scream
"Shriek" means scream. "Silence" to make or become quiet. "Question" means interrogate. "Dispute" means debate or discuss. "Decrease" means lessen.
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