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Example Question #1866 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VENERATE
Honor
Clarify
Misuse
Beautify
Downgrade
Honor
"To venerate" is to honor or treat with reverence.
Example Question #1867 : Synonyms
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 #2621 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDICT
Dismiss
Accuse
Pile
Outline
Collaborate
Accuse
To "indict" someone is to formally accuse him or her of a crime.
Example Question #2622 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELIBERATE
Eliminate
Apprehend
Reflect
Curse
Survey
Reflect
To "deliberate" is to reflect or think carefully about.
Example Question #2623 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANTAGONIZE
Calibrate
Delay
Persuade
Oppose
Order
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
Dishonor
Misunderstand
Terrify
Ordain
Recuperate
Dishonor
To "besmirch" is to soil or dishonor.
Example Question #2624 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABNEGATE
Renounce
Celebrate
Pressure
Bald
Work
Renounce
To "abnegate" is to deny oneself something (such as a right or convenience), or to renounce something.
Example Question #2625 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCRUTINIZE
Examine
Galvanize
Close
Polish
Threaten
Examine
To "scrutinize" is to examine with careful attention.
Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERSECUTE
Sleep
Quantify
Gallop
Surrender
Harass
Harass
To "persecute" is to harass or oppress.
Example Question #2626 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRATTLE
Babble
Pervade
Endorse
Radiate
Earn
Babble
To "prattle" is to talk in a foolish or simple-minded way. The best answer choice is "babble."
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