All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #871 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALLEGE
Accuse
Confirm
Prove
Claim
Testify
Claim
“Allege” is a verb that means to claim without proof. “Confirm,” “testify,” and “prove,” are all actions that require proof. “Accuse” is a verb that means to charge with an offense or crime. Of the answer choices, “claim” has the closest meaning.
Example Question #872 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESCIND
Return
Donate
Transcend
Refute
Void
Void
"Rescind" means to make something void or to retract something, such as an offer.
None of the other words are synonyms of rescind:
"Donate" means to give something as a gift.
"Transcend" means to surpass or exceed.
"Refute" means to prove incorrect or to contradict something.
"Return" means to go back to a place.
Example Question #873 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACCEDE
Dominate
Loathe
Merge
Agree
Concede
Agree
"Accede" means to agree or to accept something.
"Merge" means to combine, to join, or to meld things together.
"Concede" means to admit defeat, to capitulate or to give up.
"Dominate" means to govern, or to have influence over something.
"Loathe" means to hate or to dislike strongly.
Example Question #874 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MIMIC
Drawl
Imitate
Distort
Bolster
Cherish
Imitate
"Mimic" means to imitate or to copy someone's actions.
"Drawl" means to speak in a lazy manner, typically involving stretching the length of the vowels.
"Cherish" means to prize dearly or to love something.
"Bolster" means to support something, either physically or conceptually. For example, to support an argument with further evidence.
"Distort" means to change the appearance of something or to misrepresent something.
Example Question #875 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACQUIESCE
Gesticulate
Perplex
Refuse
Comply
Negate
Comply
"Acquiesce" means to "comply" or to begrudgingly agree.
"Perplex" means to confuse, to astonish or to befuddle.
"Negate" means to contradict, to disprove or to nullify.
"Gesticulate" means to gesture or to move one's hands expressively.
"Refuse" means to say no or to deny or to reject.
Example Question #876 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELUDE
Clarify
Confide
Atone
Slander
Mislead
Mislead
"Delude" means to "mislead" or to trick someone.
"Confide" means to put one's trust in, or to reveal a secret to someone.
"Clarify" means to make clear, to make understandable, to explain.
"Atone" means to apologize or make amends for a wrongdoing.
"Slander" means to make scandalous comments or to misrepresent someone in a negative way.
Example Question #877 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CENSURE
Cherish
Condemn
Esteem
Praise
Admire
Condemn
"Censure" and "condemn" are both words used to describe an expression of disapproval. These words mean the opposite of the other words in the answer choices.
Example Question #878 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUELL
Inquire
Stifle
Discuss
Encourage
Filibuster
Stifle
"Quell" means to "stifle" something or to stop something.
"Encourage" means to give someone courage, to inspire or to give someone support.
"Inquire" means to ask or to look into something.
"Filibuster" means to obstruct a conversation, or to procrastinate during a conversation.
"Discuss" means to debate, or to have a conversation about something.
Example Question #879 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLOW
Croak
Mislead
Disclose
Holler
Whisper
Holler
"Bellow" means to "holler" or yell loudly.
"Disclose" means to reveal something secret.
"Croak" means to speak in a low, husky voice.
"Mislead" means to lie or to be dishonest, to give somebody the wrong information.
"Whisper" means to say something in a very soft voice.
Example Question #880 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXTOL
Mumble
Praise
Greet
Lecture
Disparage
Praise
"Extol" means to "praise," to laud or to applaud something.
"Mumble" means to talk quietly and unintelligibly.
"Lecture" means to give an educational or disciplinary speech.
"Greet" means to say hello, or to welcome someone.
"Disparage" means to criticize, belittle or slander.