SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Verbs

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Boast

Possible Answers:

to compete

to aid

to inhale

to stare

to brag

Correct answer:

to brag

Explanation:

"Boast" means to brag.

Example Question #1611 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Expose

Possible Answers:

to understand

to hide

to reveal

to lie

to complete

Correct answer:

to reveal

Explanation:

"Expose" means to uncover or to reveal.

Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Verbs

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Obligate

Possible Answers:

to require

to demand

to suggest

to advise

to object

Correct answer:

to require

Explanation:

"Obligate" means to require.

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

ASSUAGE

Possible Answers:

Calm

Sadness

Joy

Irritate

Emotion

Correct answer:

Calm

Explanation:

"Assuage" means to calm or to satisfy.

Example Question #811 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

DERIDE

Possible Answers:

Praise

Stand Still

Mock

Redact

Discuss

Correct answer:

Mock

Explanation:

"Deride" means to mock or laugh at. The root "rid-" means to laugh and is found in other words such as ridicule.

Words you may not know:

  • "Redact" can mean to edit when referring to a written document, or to censor. It has the prefix "re-" in it, which means again.

Example Question #812 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

EXCLUDE

Possible Answers:

Approve

Gather

Extol

Tacit

Prevent

Correct answer:

Prevent

Explanation:

"Exclude" means to expel or shut out from consideration. It has the root "ex-" in it that means from or out of. A synonym of "exclude" is "prevent."

Words you may not know:

  • "Extol" means to praise.
  • "Tacit" means silent; unspoken; implied.

Example Question #813 : Identifying Synonyms

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

COMPEL

Possible Answers:

Diminish 

Force 

Portray 

Nonsense 

Allude 

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 #814 : Identifying Synonyms

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

JEST

Possible Answers:

Tighten 

Provoke 

Joke 

Judge 

Gather 

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

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

MUTTER

Possible Answers:

Contradict

Scream

Betray

Murmur

Please

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.

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