All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
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 #1824 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDICT
Accuse
Outline
Collaborate
Dismiss
Pile
Accuse
To "indict" someone is to formally accuse him or her of a crime.
Example Question #1825 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELIBERATE
Survey
Apprehend
Reflect
Curse
Eliminate
Reflect
To "deliberate" is to reflect or think carefully about.
Example Question #1826 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANTAGONIZE
Persuade
Oppose
Delay
Calibrate
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
Terrify
Misunderstand
Dishonor
Recuperate
Ordain
Dishonor
To "besmirch" is to soil or dishonor.
Example Question #1827 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABNEGATE
Bald
Renounce
Work
Celebrate
Pressure
Renounce
To "abnegate" is to deny oneself something (such as a right or convenience), or to renounce something.
Example Question #1831 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCRUTINIZE
Examine
Close
Threaten
Galvanize
Polish
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 #1831 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRATTLE
Endorse
Earn
Pervade
Babble
Radiate
Babble
To "prattle" is to talk in a foolish or simple-minded way. The best answer choice is "babble."
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