Elementary SSAT vocabulary

attempt

verb

To try to do something, especially when it may be hard.

Closest meaning

try

Examples

  • I will attempt the hardest math problem before asking for help.
  • Maya will attempt a new dive during swim practice.
  • The kitten will attempt to climb onto the windowsill.

Try a practice question

Which is closest in meaning to “attempt”?

  1. A.try
  2. B.natural behavior
  3. C.built-in
  4. D.explain with examples or pictures
Show the answer

A. try — attempt means “To try to do something, especially when it may be hard.”

Easy to mix up

Words close to attempt in meaning or spelling.

  • accomplish

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