All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #1695 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPURNED
Denied
Understood
Enamored
Joined
Rejected
Rejected
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 #1696 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROSCRIBE
Cram
Recite
Usurp
Recall
Forbid
Forbid
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 #1697 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CORROBORATE
Conspire
Discipline
Inhabit
Support
Renege
Support
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 #1698 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELIBERATE
Consider
Squirm
Dissuade
Dispose
Meander
Consider
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 #1699 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GROVEL
Drink
Declare
Sprint
Appoint
Beg
Beg
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 #1700 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONCILIATE
Reprimand
Appease
Replicate
Apprehend
Applaud
Appease
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 #111 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VOUCH
Confide
Connive
Confirm
Confer
Confine
Confirm
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 #112 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BECKON
Enthrall
Shout
Engage
Vilify
Wave
Wave
"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 #113 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DUPE
Persist
Trick
Cajole
Argue
Stymie
Trick
"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 #114 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPITULATE
Chant
Refute
Give up
Bungle
Ponder
Give up
"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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