SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #891 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SPURNED

Possible Answers:

Joined

Denied

Enamored

Rejected

Understood

Correct answer:

Rejected

Explanation:

The verb to "spurn" means to reject the advances of, to reject with unkindness and a lack of consideration. So, to be "spurned" means to be rejected. Additionally, "enamored" means in love with, deeply attracted to; "denied" means claimed is false.

Example Question #892 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PROSCRIBE

Possible Answers:

Recite

Forbid

Cram

Recall

Usurp

Correct answer:

Forbid

Explanation:

The verb "proscribe" means to forbid something (usually through legal means), to not allow something to happen. Additionally, "recall" means remember; "recite" means speak aloud from memory, read aloud from a script; "usurp" means take over power from; "cram" can mean either shove into a tight space or study intensely for a test.

Example Question #893 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CORROBORATE

Possible Answers:

Support

Discipline

Inhabit

Renege

Conspire

Correct answer:

Support

Explanation:

The verb "corroborate" means to offer evidence in support of someone else's version of events, to verify, confirm, and endorse. Additionally, "inhabit" means live in; "conspire" means plan with someone against someone else, plan to commit a crime; "discipline" means punish for bad behavior; "renege" means go back on one's word, say you will do something and then not do it.

Example Question #894 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DELIBERATE

Possible Answers:

Meander

Consider

Dispose

Dissuade

Squirm

Correct answer:

Consider

Explanation:

The verb "deliberate" means to consider, to think carefully and deeply about. Additionally, "meander" means to follow an indirect and winding route (like a river); "squirm" means fidget, wriggle with discomfort; "dispose" means get rid of, throw away; "dissuade" means convince someone not to do something.

Example Question #895 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

GROVEL

Possible Answers:

Appoint

Drink

Declare

Sprint

Beg

Correct answer:

Beg

Explanation:

The verb "grovel" means to get down on one's knees and beg for something (like forgiveness). Additionally, "sprint" means run fast; "declare" means announce, say publicly; "appoint" means nominate, select as a candidate, choose for a position.

Example Question #896 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CONCILIATE

Possible Answers:

Replicate

Applaud

Appease

Reprimand

Apprehend

Correct answer:

Appease

Explanation:

The verb "conciliate" means appease, pacify, to stop someone from being angry about something. Additionally, "applaud" means clap for, praise; "apprehend" means catch, arrest; "replicate" means produce a copy of, imitate, mimic; "reprimand" means yell at, discipline, punish for bad behavior.

Example Question #897 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

VOUCH

Possible Answers:

Confine

Confide

Confer

Connive

Confirm

Correct answer:

Confirm

Explanation:

The verb "vouch" means to declare that something someone else has said is ture based on one's own experiences, to confirm, affirm, or support someone else's story. Additionally, "confide" means reveal one's secrets to someone else, place one's trust in; "confine" means lock away, imprison; "confer" means grant, bestow, give a title or award to; "connive" means conspire, work with someone else to do something illegal, manipulative, or immoral.

Example Question #898 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

BECKON

Possible Answers:

Shout

Engage

Enthrall

Wave

Vilify

Correct answer:

Wave

Explanation:

"Beckon" means to "wave" to someone, to signal, to call out to someone.

"Enthrall" means to captivate someone or to mesmerize someone.

"Engage" means to occupy, to use or to employ.

"Vilify" means to demonize someone, to depict someone as a villain.

"Shout" means to call out in a loud and aggressive manner, to holler.

Example Question #899 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DUPE

Possible Answers:

Stymie

Trick

Cajole

Argue

Persist

Correct answer:

Trick

Explanation:

"Dupe" means to "trick," to deceive, or to hoodwink.

"Persist" means to continue, to carry on, to endure.

"Argue" means to verbally fight, to try to convince someone, or to discuss.

"Stymie" means to constrict, to impede, or to hinder something.

"Cajole" means to coax someone to do something, to flatter them, to tempt someone.

Example Question #900 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CAPITULATE

Possible Answers:

Chant

Ponder

Give up

Bungle

Refute

Correct answer:

Give up

Explanation:

"Capitulate" means to "give up," to concede defeat, to surrender.

"Chant" means to sing, recite or shout a song.

"Bungle" means to mess up, to blunder, or to do something incorrectly.

"Ponder" means to consider, to think about something, to reflect on something.

"Refute" means to prove false, to discredit, or to repudiate.

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