Synonyms: Other Verbs - SSAT Elementary Level Verbal
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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GENERATE
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GENERATE
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"Generate" is a verb that means "cause something to arise or come about," or "produce," especially when it refers to electricity. While "generous" might look like a potentially correct answer because both "generate" and "gentle" begin with the syllable "gen-," "generous" is an adjective meaning "mild in temperament or behavior; kind or tender" when referring to a person, or "moderate in action, effect, or degree; not harsh or severe." So, since "gentle" and "generate" are not synonyms, "gentle" cannot be the correct answer. Since "create" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "generate," "create" is the correct answer.
"Generate" is a verb that means "cause something to arise or come about," or "produce," especially when it refers to electricity. While "generous" might look like a potentially correct answer because both "generate" and "gentle" begin with the syllable "gen-," "generous" is an adjective meaning "mild in temperament or behavior; kind or tender" when referring to a person, or "moderate in action, effect, or degree; not harsh or severe." So, since "gentle" and "generate" are not synonyms, "gentle" cannot be the correct answer. Since "create" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "generate," "create" is the correct answer.
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Which is a synonym for abolish?
Which is a synonym for abolish?
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"Abolish" and "rid" both mean "to free from".
"Abolish" and "rid" both mean "to free from".
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Which is a synonym for dedicate?
Which is a synonym for dedicate?
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To "dedicate" or "devote" both mean to assign something.
To "dedicate" or "devote" both mean to assign something.
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Billy had to provide food to his classroom.
Which is a synonym for provide?
Billy had to provide food to his classroom.
Which is a synonym for provide?
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When reading the sentence only "bring" could be a replacement for "provide" to maintain the sentence's meaning.
When reading the sentence only "bring" could be a replacement for "provide" to maintain the sentence's meaning.
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John could detect a bit of sarcasm in Fred's response.
Which is a synonym for detect?
John could detect a bit of sarcasm in Fred's response.
Which is a synonym for detect?
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Only the word "spot" could be inserted into the original sentence to maintain a similar meaning.
Only the word "spot" could be inserted into the original sentence to maintain a similar meaning.
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Julie wanted to preserve her fruit, so that she could eat it later.
Which is a synonym for preserve?
Julie wanted to preserve her fruit, so that she could eat it later.
Which is a synonym for preserve?
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Only the word "keep" could be inserted into the original sentence to maintain a similar meaning.
Only the word "keep" could be inserted into the original sentence to maintain a similar meaning.
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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFER
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CONFER
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"Confer" is a verb that means grant an honor or title or discuss something with someone. While "conifer" might sound like the correct answer since it sounds very similar to "confer," "conifer" is a noun that means a tree that has green needles for leaves and cones. Since "conifer" does not mean the same thing as "confer," "conifer" cannot be the correct answer. Since "give" means the same thing as grant, however, "give" is the correct answer.
"Confer" is a verb that means grant an honor or title or discuss something with someone. While "conifer" might sound like the correct answer since it sounds very similar to "confer," "conifer" is a noun that means a tree that has green needles for leaves and cones. Since "conifer" does not mean the same thing as "confer," "conifer" cannot be the correct answer. Since "give" means the same thing as grant, however, "give" is the correct answer.
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A synonym of "retain" is . . .
A synonym of "retain" is . . .
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"Retain" is a verb that means "continue to have something; keep possession of," so we need to pick out a verb that means something like "keep." Since "keep" is one of the answer choices and none of the other answer choices mean anything like "keep," "keep" is the correct answer.
"Retain" is a verb that means "continue to have something; keep possession of," so we need to pick out a verb that means something like "keep." Since "keep" is one of the answer choices and none of the other answer choices mean anything like "keep," "keep" is the correct answer.
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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIBERATE
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LIBERATE
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"Liberate" is a verb that means "set someone free from a situation, especially imprisonment or slavery, in which their liberty is severely restricted." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that is a verb and means something like "free." Since "release" means "allow or enable to escape from confinement," "allow something to move, act, or flow freely," or "allow information to be generally available," is the answer choice closest in meaning to "liberate" and the correct answer.
"Liberate" is a verb that means "set someone free from a situation, especially imprisonment or slavery, in which their liberty is severely restricted." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that is a verb and means something like "free." Since "release" means "allow or enable to escape from confinement," "allow something to move, act, or flow freely," or "allow information to be generally available," is the answer choice closest in meaning to "liberate" and the correct answer.
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Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
The king reigned over the land for fifty years.
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
The king reigned over the land for fifty years.
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To reign means the same as to rule.
To reign means the same as to rule.
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A synonym of "select" is . . .
A synonym of "select" is . . .
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"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.
"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.
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Modify
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Modify
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"Modify" is to change; to increase is to make larger; to correct is to make right; to irritate is to annoy; and to create is to make something.
"Modify" is to change; to increase is to make larger; to correct is to make right; to irritate is to annoy; and to create is to make something.
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Purchase
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Purchase
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To "purchase" is to buy.
To "purchase" is to buy.
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Decrease
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Decrease
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"Decrease" means to lessen; to add is to increase; to harm is to hurt; to starve is to not have sufficient food to eat; and to suffer is to be in pain.
"Decrease" means to lessen; to add is to increase; to harm is to hurt; to starve is to not have sufficient food to eat; and to suffer is to be in pain.
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Repeal
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Repeal
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"Repeal" is to cancel; to repair is to fix; to replace is to take the place of; to achieve is to reach; and to satisfy is to meet the expecations.
"Repeal" is to cancel; to repair is to fix; to replace is to take the place of; to achieve is to reach; and to satisfy is to meet the expecations.
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Overthrow
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Overthrow
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"Overthrow" means to topple.
"Overthrow" means to topple.
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Capture
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Capture
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"Capture" means to catch.
"Capture" means to catch.
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Rely
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Rely
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"Rely" means to depend on.
"Rely" means to depend on.
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Cheer
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Cheer
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"Cheer" means to encourage.
"Cheer" means to encourage.
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Search
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Search
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"Search" means to look for.
"Search" means to look for.
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