Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, and Location - SSAT Elementary Level Verbal
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Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NAVIGATE
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NAVIGATE
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"Navigate" is defined as determine the course of a ship. "Piloting" a ship is the same as "navigating" a ship, in that both express that the captain is skillfully moving the ship across the water. So, "pilot" is the best answer choice!
"Navigate" is defined as determine the course of a ship. "Piloting" a ship is the same as "navigating" a ship, in that both express that the captain is skillfully moving the ship across the water. So, "pilot" is the best answer choice!
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Synonyms: Select the word which is most similar to the word in capital letters.
REPEL
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REPEL
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“Repel” means keep away. “Repel” is an antonym of “attract,” and they are antonyms because they have opposite meanings; “demand” means forcefully ask for something.
“Repel” means keep away. “Repel” is an antonym of “attract,” and they are antonyms because they have opposite meanings; “demand” means forcefully ask for something.
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Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
The grasshopper leapt from my hands.
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
The grasshopper leapt from my hands.
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None of the above words describe that the grasshopper jumped or left the person's hands.
None of the above words describe that the grasshopper jumped or left the person's hands.
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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASCEND
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASCEND
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"Climb" could be substituted to maintain a similar meaning.
"Climb" could be substituted to maintain a similar meaning.
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Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word?
The seatbelt is meant to restrict your movement in a car crash.
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word?
The seatbelt is meant to restrict your movement in a car crash.
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"Limit" could replace "restrict" to maintain that the seatbelt is trying to protect you during a car crash.
"Limit" could replace "restrict" to maintain that the seatbelt is trying to protect you during a car crash.
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Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word?
The volcano's lava burst into the sky.
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word?
The volcano's lava burst into the sky.
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The word "exploded" could replace "burst" to describe how the lava erupts from the top of a volcano.
The word "exploded" could replace "burst" to describe how the lava erupts from the top of a volcano.
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Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word?
We had to merge two packs of sugar to create one cup.
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word?
We had to merge two packs of sugar to create one cup.
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"Merge" can replaced with "combine" to maintain a similar meaning.
"Merge" can replaced with "combine" to maintain a similar meaning.
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Wander
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Wander
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"Wander" means to walk around.
"Wander" means to walk around.
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Appear
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Appear
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"Appear" means to become visible, or show up.
"Appear" means to become visible, or show up.
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Rotate
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Rotate
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"Rotate" means to move in a circular motion.
"Rotate" means to move in a circular motion.
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Cling
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Cling
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"Cling" means to hold on.
"Cling" means to hold on.
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Mix
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Mix
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"Mix" is to combine.
"Mix" is to combine.
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Leap
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Leap
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"Leap" means to jump.
"Leap" means to jump.
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Repair
Repair
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Repair means to fix.
Repair means to fix.
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Sketch
Sketch
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Sketch means to draw.
Sketch means to draw.
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Peek
Peek
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Peek means to look.
Peek means to look.
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Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RELEASE
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RELEASE
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"Release" is a verb that means let go, so "let go" is the correct answer.
"Release" is a verb that means let go, so "let go" is the correct answer.
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Which word can replace the underlined word?
The ice cubes began to thawin the hot sun.
Which word can replace the underlined word?
The ice cubes began to thawin the hot sun.
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"Melt" can replace "thaw" to maintain the same meaning in the sentence.
"Melt" can replace "thaw" to maintain the same meaning in the sentence.
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Which word can replace the underlined word?
He had to cage the wild animal.
Which word can replace the underlined word?
He had to cage the wild animal.
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Trap can replace cage to maintain the same meaning.
Trap can replace cage to maintain the same meaning.
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Which word can replace the underlined word?
The garbage has began to contaminate our water supply.
Which word can replace the underlined word?
The garbage has began to contaminate our water supply.
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"Pollute" can replace "contaminate" to maintain the same meaning.
"Pollute" can replace "contaminate" to maintain the same meaning.
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