SSAT Upper Level Verbal : SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1866 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

VENERATE

Possible Answers:

Honor

Clarify

Misuse

Beautify

Downgrade

Correct answer:

Honor

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Apologize

Stretch

Avoid

Instruct

Deceive

Correct answer:

Instruct

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Accuse

Outline

Collaborate

Dismiss

Pile

Correct answer:

Accuse

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Survey

Apprehend

Reflect

Curse

Eliminate

Correct answer:

Reflect

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Persuade

Oppose

Delay

Calibrate

Order

Correct answer:

Oppose

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Terrify

Misunderstand

Dishonor

Recuperate

Ordain

Correct answer:

Dishonor

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Bald

Renounce

Work

Celebrate

Pressure

Correct answer:

Renounce

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Examine

Close

Threaten

Galvanize

Polish

Correct answer:

Examine

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Sleep

Quantify

Gallop

Surrender

Harass

Correct answer:

Harass

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Endorse

Earn

Pervade

Babble

Radiate

Correct answer:

Babble

Explanation:

To "prattle" is to talk in a foolish or simple-minded way. The best answer choice is "babble."

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