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Example Question #841 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SNARL
Growl
Smile
Describe
Deceive
Correct
Growl
"Snarl" means growl, so "growl" is the correct answer. "Smile" means make a facial expression to convey joy or happiness. "Describe" means discuss or list the features and characteristics of something or someone. "Deceive" means trick or fool. "Correct" means make right or fix a mistake.
Example Question #1636 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BROWBEAT
Decree
Intimidate
Assist
Bombast
Prepare
Intimidate
"Browbeat" means intimidate or bully, so "intimidate" is the correct answer. For clarification, "assist" means help, "decree" means order, and "bombast" means swagger or bravado.
Example Question #1637 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONCEDE
Desire
Mirth
Decree
Surrender
Attack
Surrender
"Concede" means reluctantly accept the opinion or desire of another person. So, "surrender" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "concede," so "surrender" is the correct answer. For clarification, "decree" means an order, "mirth" means happiness, "attack" means strike, and "desire" means want.
Example Question #1638 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RETORT
Revolt
Respond
Collect
Glare
Diminish
Respond
"Retort" means answer or respond to a comment or accusation, so "respond" is the correct answer. "Glare" means stare at someone or something in an angry way. "Diminish" means lessen or make smaller. "Revolt" means rebel or fight against authority. "Collect" means gather together.
Example Question #1639 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPLORE
Flounder
Dictate
Blast
Beg
Accumulate
Beg
"Implore" means beg or ask a person for something, so "beg" is the correct answer. "Blast" means blow into pieces. "Dictate" means give orders or command. "Flounder" means struggle in water. "Accumulate" means collect or gather.
Example Question #831 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HAGGLE
Repeat
Barter
Symbolize
Explore
Presume
Barter
"Haggle" means barter or negotiate over the cost of an item, so "barter" is the correct answer. "Repeat" means do again. "Explore" means travel to a new place to learn about the area. "Symbolize" means represent. "Presume" means assume something.
Example Question #832 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BELLOW
Comprehend
Roar
Avert
Simplify
Release
Roar
"Bellow" means roar or shout, so "roar" is the correct answer. "Avert" means turn away or avoid. "Simplify" means make clear or make easier. "Comprehend" means understand. "Release" means let go.
Example Question #833 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ALLEGE
Accuse
Remember
Demonstrate
Assist
Ponder
Accuse
"Allege" is a verb that means claim or accuse a person of committing a crime, so "claim" is the correct answer. "Remember" means think of events that one experienced in the past. "Ponder" means think about. "Assist" is a verb that means help. "Demonstrate" means show or signify.
Example Question #834 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CLAMOR
Forget
Disappoint
Disagree
Educate
Yell
Yell
"Clamor" means shout or make a loud noise, so "yell," which means shout or scream, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "clamor" or "yell": "educate" means teach or help a person learn; "disagree" means have a opinion in opposition to someone else's or differ; "disappoint" means fail to meet expectations; and "forget" means to not be able to remember.
Example Question #835 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEBUNK
Initiate
Egress
Expose
Remiss
Finish
Expose
"Debunk" means to expose something that is believed to be true to be false, so "expose," a verb that means reveal, denounce, or uncover, is the correct answer. For clarification, "remiss" means carless, "egress" means exit, and "initiate" means begin.
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