SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Verbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

OSTRACIZE

Possible Answers:

Exclude

Promote

Integrate

Retain

Violate

Correct answer:

Exclude

Explanation:

To "ostracize" someone means to exclude them, so "exclude" is the correct answer.

Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

EMULATE

Possible Answers:

discover

damage

imitate

populate

lessen

Correct answer:

imitate

Explanation:

"Emulate" means to imitate or copy.

Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

EVOKE

Possible Answers:

conciliate

elicit

ignore

rattle

burrow

Correct answer:

elicit

Explanation:

"Evoke" means to elicit a response.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

CHORTLE

Possible Answers:

Deflate

Laugh

Pen

Preserve

Understand

Correct answer:

Laugh

Explanation:

"Chortle" means to chuckle gleefully, so "laugh" is the correct answer because it is the closest synonym amongst the given answer choices.

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

CADGE

Possible Answers:

Benefit

Kill

Beg

Shine

Pour

Correct answer:

Beg

Explanation:

To "cadge" is to beg for something or obtain something by imposing on another's generosity, so "beg" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "cadge."

Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

ARROGATE

Possible Answers:

Surrender

Measure

Gasp

Wound

Claim

Correct answer:

Claim

Explanation:

"Arrogate" is a verb that means to take or claim something without justification, so "claim" is the correct answer becuase it is closest in meaning to "arrogate."

Example Question #130 : Synonyms

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

DENOTE

Possible Answers:

Expound

Uncover

Prescribe

Indicate

Criticize

Correct answer:

Indicate

Explanation:

"Denote" means to be a sign of, or to indicate.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

CAJOLE

Possible Answers:

Injure

Rejuvinate

Conciliate

Celebrate

Persuade

Correct answer:

Persuade

Explanation:

"Cajole" means to persuade using coaxing and flattery.

Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

SURMISE

Possible Answers:

Expand

Dictate

Suppress

Mislead

Guess

Correct answer:

Guess

Explanation:

"Surmise" means to guess. "Mislead" means to decieve in order to lie. "Suppress" means forcibly put to an end. "Dictate" means to order or command. "Expand" means to maker wider or bigger.

Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

ABDICATE

Possible Answers:

Portray

Display

Ascend

Resign

Execute

Correct answer:

Resign

Explanation:

"Abdicate" means to resign or to step down from a throne. "Ascend" means to climb or go upwards. "Execute" means to carry out. "Display" means to show or exhibit. "Portray" means to show or depict something.

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