All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DENOTE
Criticize
Uncover
Expound
Prescribe
Indicate
Indicate
"Denote" means to be a sign of, or to indicate.
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CAJOLE
Rejuvinate
Persuade
Celebrate
Injure
Conciliate
Persuade
"Cajole" means to persuade using coaxing and flattery.
Example Question #2551 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SURMISE
Dictate
Expand
Mislead
Suppress
Guess
Guess
"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 #2552 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABDICATE
Execute
Portray
Resign
Ascend
Display
Resign
"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.
Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FOREBODE
Warn
Impede
Abandon
Chill
Attest
Warn
"Forebode" means to warn of. "Abandon" means to leave or give up on. "Impede" means to delay or block. "Attest" means to provide clear evidence of the truth of something. "Chill" means to make colder.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SIMPER
Participate
Simplify
Smile
Characterize
Develop
Smile
"Simper" means to smirk or to smile. "Simplify" means to make easier or clearer. "Characterize" means to describe the features of something or someone. "Develop" means to grow or expand. "Participate" means to take part in.
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VILIFY
Praise
Express
Disparage
Pillage
Hinder
Disparage
"Vilify" means to disparage. "Praise" is an antonym of "vilify"; it means to show approval or admiration for. "Pillage" means to steal or loot. "Hinder" means to impede or halt. "Express" means to communicate.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUPPLICATE
Chisel
Beg
Rule
Handle
Prove
Beg
"Supplicate" means ask humbly or beg. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "supplicate": "chisel" means chip material away from; "rule" means govern over; "handle" means deal with or cope with; and "prove" means demonstrate.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GALVANIZE
Bribe
Stabilize
Incite
Churn
Dig
Incite
"Galvanize" means to stimulate or to startle into sudden action, so "incite," a verb that means drive to action, is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "galvanize": "stabilize" means to steady; "dig" means to excavate; "churn" means to agitate; and "bribe" means to corrupt by giving money.
Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENTHRALL
Distract
Pacify
Decide
Captivate
Quarrel
Captivate
"Enthrall" means capture the attention of or captivate, so "captivate" is the correct answer. "Decide" means choose among two or more options. "Quarrel" means dispute or fight. "Pacify" means make calm or make peaceful. "Distract" means divert or prevent someone or something from paying full attention to something.
All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
