SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, and Understanding

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Middle Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

COMPEL

Possible Answers:

Diminish 

Force 

Allude 

Nonsense 

Portray 

Correct answer:

Force 

Explanation:

To “compel” someone means to force someone to do something, so the correct answer is “force.” For clarification, "diminish" means to make smaller, "allude" means to hint at something, "portray" means to show, and "nonsense" is defined as something that makes no sense.

Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

JEST

Possible Answers:

Tighten 

Provoke 

Joke 

Gather 

Judge 

Correct answer:

Joke 

Explanation:

To “jest” means to joke around, so "joke" is the correct answer. For clarification, "provoke" means to cause something to happen or to elicit a response.

Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

MUTTER

Possible Answers:

Murmur

Betray

Please

Scream

Contradict

Correct answer:

Murmur

Explanation:

"Mutter" is a verb that means whisper or murmur, so "murmur" is the correct answer.

Example Question #835 : Synonyms

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ASSESS

Possible Answers:

Journey 

Escapade

Wonder 

Evaluate 

Imagine 

Correct answer:

Evaluate 

Explanation:

To assess means to evaluate or critique. For clarification, an escapade is a bold adventure.

Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

EMULATE

Possible Answers:

Imagine 

Penitent 

Demand 

Copy 

Absolve 

Correct answer:

Copy 

Explanation:

To "emulate" something means to copy it. For clarification, "absolve" means to remove blame; "penitent" describes someone who is contrite and remorseful and desires forgiveness or absolution.

Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

DECREE

Possible Answers:

Obstinate 

Support 

Order 

Deplore 

Delight 

Correct answer:

Order 

Explanation:

A "decree" is an order or law issued by an authoritative body. For clarification, "deplore" means hate; "obstinate" means stubborn.

Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

PORTRAY

Possible Answers:

Discourage

Contemplate

Figure out

Depict

Protest

Correct answer:

Depict

Explanation:

"Portray" means to depict. "Discourage" means to cause a person to lose confidence. "Figure out" means to discover or to solve. "Protest" means to oppose or fight against. "Contemplate" means to think about, especially in a profound way

Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

EMPHASIZE

Possible Answers:

Dismiss

Ignore

Repeat

Underscore

Trick

Correct answer:

Underscore

Explanation:

"Emphasize" means to add emphasis to or to underscore. "Dismiss" means to send away or to release. "Ignore" means to not notice or to not pay attention to. "Trick" means to deceive or mislead. "Repeat" means to do something again.

Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

IMPLORE

Possible Answers:

Scold 

Plead 

Harangue 

Berate 

Rebuke 

Correct answer:

Plead 

Explanation:

"Implore" means to beg or plead for someone to do something. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all synonyms of one another, and they all mean to criticize.

Example Question #39 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

CONDONE

Possible Answers:

Insipid 

Insolvent 

Permit 

Impede 

Suggest 

Correct answer:

Permit 

Explanation:

"Condone" means permit or allow something to happen. For clarification, "permit" means allow, "impede" means get in the way of, "insolvent" means bankrupt or broke, and "insipid" means lifeless, dull and boring.

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