Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, or Location - SSAT Middle Level Verbal
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COHERE
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The verb "cohere" means to form a hole, to unify, to bond together, to stick together. A possible relevant clue to solving this problem would be to consider the usage of the pronoun co- which generally means shared. Additionally, "fracture" means break, split; "vex" means confuse and annoy; "infuse" means put into; "allude" means hint at, suggest is true without directly stating.
The verb "cohere" means to form a hole, to unify, to bond together, to stick together. A possible relevant clue to solving this problem would be to consider the usage of the pronoun co- which generally means shared. Additionally, "fracture" means break, split; "vex" means confuse and annoy; "infuse" means put into; "allude" means hint at, suggest is true without directly stating.
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SIMULATE
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The verb "simulate" means copy, reproduce, to copy the appearance of. Additionally, "revisit" means visit again; "relocate" means move to a new house; "repose" means rest; "replete" means filled with.
The verb "simulate" means copy, reproduce, to copy the appearance of. Additionally, "revisit" means visit again; "relocate" means move to a new house; "repose" means rest; "replete" means filled with.
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JOSTLE
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The correct answer is "push."
"Jostle"is a verb that means to push (or bump) against others (people) in a rough manner. Running into someone might "jostle" them, but this is not a necessary result of running.
The correct answer is "push."
"Jostle"is a verb that means to push (or bump) against others (people) in a rough manner. Running into someone might "jostle" them, but this is not a necessary result of running.
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ABSCOND
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"Abscond" means _run away, depart secretly, "_flee."
"Inculcate" is to teach someone by repeating something over and over, to impart knowledge, to infuse someone with knowledge.
"Abet" means to aid or assist someone, particularly with a crime.
"Enumerate" means to list one by one, to name, to count.
"Delve" means to dig into something, to explore, to inquire.
"Abscond" means _run away, depart secretly, "_flee."
"Inculcate" is to teach someone by repeating something over and over, to impart knowledge, to infuse someone with knowledge.
"Abet" means to aid or assist someone, particularly with a crime.
"Enumerate" means to list one by one, to name, to count.
"Delve" means to dig into something, to explore, to inquire.
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REND
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"Rend" means to rip, often clothing.
"Tie" means to bind something together.
"Pulverize" means to smash to a powder, crush, atomize.
"Glue" means to connect two things using a sticky substance, to cement, to paste.
"Jump" means to hop, to leap into the air.
"Rend" means to rip, often clothing.
"Tie" means to bind something together.
"Pulverize" means to smash to a powder, crush, atomize.
"Glue" means to connect two things using a sticky substance, to cement, to paste.
"Jump" means to hop, to leap into the air.
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WRIGGLE
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WRIGGLE
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"Wriggle" is a verb meaning to twist and turn. "Squirm" is a synonym, meaning to twist or wriggle from side to side.
"Wriggle" is a verb meaning to twist and turn. "Squirm" is a synonym, meaning to twist or wriggle from side to side.
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FALTER
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"Falter" means _to stumble or to fall when related to movemen_t; when related to speech, "falter" means stutter."
"Leap" means to jump, to spring, and when referring to a number, it means increased quickly.
"Limp" means move as if injured, to walk in halting way or to stagger. It is a similar concept to faltering, but is not a synonym.
"Shuffle" means to walk with slow, short steps; it can also mean to rearrange, such as "Shuffle the cards."
"Endure" means to keep going, to carry on, to bear hardship.
"Falter" means _to stumble or to fall when related to movemen_t; when related to speech, "falter" means stutter."
"Leap" means to jump, to spring, and when referring to a number, it means increased quickly.
"Limp" means move as if injured, to walk in halting way or to stagger. It is a similar concept to faltering, but is not a synonym.
"Shuffle" means to walk with slow, short steps; it can also mean to rearrange, such as "Shuffle the cards."
"Endure" means to keep going, to carry on, to bear hardship.
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HOIST
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"Hoist" means to lift or to lift using a rope. "Swing" means to sway or to move back and forth. "Destroy" means to end or to demolish. "Confuse" means bewilder. "Attend" means be present at.
"Hoist" means to lift or to lift using a rope. "Swing" means to sway or to move back and forth. "Destroy" means to end or to demolish. "Confuse" means bewilder. "Attend" means be present at.
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JUMBLE
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"Jumble" means mix up. "Separate" means split or pull apart. "Identify" means single out or pick out. "Solve" means fix or answer. "Celebrate" means commemorate an event through enjoyable activities.
"Jumble" means mix up. "Separate" means split or pull apart. "Identify" means single out or pick out. "Solve" means fix or answer. "Celebrate" means commemorate an event through enjoyable activities.
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MUSTER
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The verb "muster" means to gather, compile, assemble, bring together. Additionally, "allude" means hint at, suggest; "eradicate" means completely destroy; "deceive" means lie to and trick; "possess" means own, have.
The verb "muster" means to gather, compile, assemble, bring together. Additionally, "allude" means hint at, suggest; "eradicate" means completely destroy; "deceive" means lie to and trick; "possess" means own, have.
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TRUNCATE
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The verb "truncate" means to shorten something, to make something shorter by finishing it early. Additionally, "elongate" means make or become longer; "supplant" means replace, take over from.
The verb "truncate" means to shorten something, to make something shorter by finishing it early. Additionally, "elongate" means make or become longer; "supplant" means replace, take over from.
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THAW
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The verb "thaw" means to melt, to become no longer solid due to heat. Additionally, "shrivel" means become smaller, wrinkle and contract due to a loss of something; "leap" means jump high or far; "contend" means argue that something is true; "dread" means deeply fear some future event.
The verb "thaw" means to melt, to become no longer solid due to heat. Additionally, "shrivel" means become smaller, wrinkle and contract due to a loss of something; "leap" means jump high or far; "contend" means argue that something is true; "dread" means deeply fear some future event.
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PERUSE
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The verb "peruse" means to read carefully in an unhurried fashion. It can also mean to examine something carefully. Additionally, "pilot" means drive, operate a piece of machinery.
The verb "peruse" means to read carefully in an unhurried fashion. It can also mean to examine something carefully. Additionally, "pilot" means drive, operate a piece of machinery.
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PROCRASTINATE
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The verb "procrastinate" means to delay doing something, to stop doing what one is supposed to be doing and do something distracting. Additionally, "bolster" means reinforce, support , strengthen; "uproot" means force to move from one location to another.
The verb "procrastinate" means to delay doing something, to stop doing what one is supposed to be doing and do something distracting. Additionally, "bolster" means reinforce, support , strengthen; "uproot" means force to move from one location to another.
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MANIFEST
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The verb "manifest" means to exhibit, display, or show one's feelings through one's appearance. "Manifest" can also be used as an adjective in which case it means obvious, clear, easily noticed and acknowledged. Additionally, "renounce" means reject, declare that one has abandoned; "repudiate" means refuse to acknowledge or accept, argue against a claim; "dovetail" means fit together perfectly; "transcend" means go beyond.
The verb "manifest" means to exhibit, display, or show one's feelings through one's appearance. "Manifest" can also be used as an adjective in which case it means obvious, clear, easily noticed and acknowledged. Additionally, "renounce" means reject, declare that one has abandoned; "repudiate" means refuse to acknowledge or accept, argue against a claim; "dovetail" means fit together perfectly; "transcend" means go beyond.
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THWART
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To "thwart" most nearly means to prevent someone from undertaking an attempted action or to foil a plan.
To "thwart" most nearly means to prevent someone from undertaking an attempted action or to foil a plan.
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RAVAGE
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The verb "ravage" means to cause extensive and long lasting damage to something, to completely destroy, lay waste to. Additionally, "cater" means provide for the needs of; "utter" means speak aloud; "trickle" means fall in small amounts; "lure" means entice and attract.
The verb "ravage" means to cause extensive and long lasting damage to something, to completely destroy, lay waste to. Additionally, "cater" means provide for the needs of; "utter" means speak aloud; "trickle" means fall in small amounts; "lure" means entice and attract.
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CULTIVATE
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The verb "cultivate" is generally used to refer to tending one's crops, preparing one's land for the growth of crops and attending to those crops. It can also mean simply to "tend" to something more generally, like "I am trying to cultivate a better work ethic." Additionally, "lend" means allow someone to borrow and "mend" means fix, repair.
The verb "cultivate" is generally used to refer to tending one's crops, preparing one's land for the growth of crops and attending to those crops. It can also mean simply to "tend" to something more generally, like "I am trying to cultivate a better work ethic." Additionally, "lend" means allow someone to borrow and "mend" means fix, repair.
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JEOPARDIZE
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The verb "jeopardize" means endanger, to put someone in danger due to your actions. Additionally, "mar" means spoil, ruin; "linger" means hesitate, remain behind after others have left; "pelt" means throw things at with force; "indict" means formally accuse of committing a crime or other misdeed.
The verb "jeopardize" means endanger, to put someone in danger due to your actions. Additionally, "mar" means spoil, ruin; "linger" means hesitate, remain behind after others have left; "pelt" means throw things at with force; "indict" means formally accuse of committing a crime or other misdeed.
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ALIGN
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Align means to arrange in a line.
Align means to arrange in a line.
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