All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #107 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VENERATE
Misuse
Beautify
Downgrade
Clarify
Honor
Honor
"To venerate" is to honor or treat with reverence.
Example Question #108 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EDIFY
Apologize
Stretch
Avoid
Instruct
Deceive
Instruct
To "edify" is to instruct or to enlighten.
Example Question #109 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDICT
Collaborate
Accuse
Pile
Outline
Dismiss
Accuse
To "indict" someone is to formally accuse him or her of a crime.
Example Question #110 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELIBERATE
Curse
Reflect
Survey
Apprehend
Eliminate
Reflect
To "deliberate" is to reflect or think carefully about.
Example Question #1861 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANTAGONIZE
Oppose
Delay
Persuade
Order
Calibrate
Oppose
To "antagonize" is to dispute with, oppose, or irritate.
Example Question #1871 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BESMIRCH
Ordain
Terrify
Dishonor
Recuperate
Misunderstand
Dishonor
To "besmirch" is to soil or dishonor.
Example Question #1872 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABNEGATE
Celebrate
Pressure
Renounce
Bald
Work
Renounce
To "abnegate" is to deny oneself something (such as a right or convenience), or to renounce something.
Example Question #1873 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCRUTINIZE
Examine
Galvanize
Polish
Threaten
Close
Examine
To "scrutinize" is to examine with careful attention.
Example Question #1874 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERSECUTE
Quantify
Surrender
Sleep
Gallop
Harass
Harass
To "persecute" is to harass or oppress.
Example Question #1875 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRATTLE
Pervade
Babble
Earn
Radiate
Endorse
Babble
To "prattle" is to talk in a foolish or simple-minded way. The best answer choice is "babble."
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