SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters

BICKER

Possible Answers:

nitpick

argue

create

fly

stabalize

Correct answer:

argue

Explanation:

Bicker means to argue about small things

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters

EXALT

Possible Answers:

draw

construct

worship

map

exile

Correct answer:

worship

Explanation:

Exalt means to hold someone/something in high regard, or to worship.

Example Question #1761 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

DETER

Possible Answers:

translate

taunt

block off

discourage

mediate

Correct answer:

discourage

Explanation:

Deter means to discourage someone from doing something.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

DISCERN

Possible Answers:

condone

threaten

distill

PERCEIVE

participate

Correct answer:

PERCEIVE

Explanation:

"Discern" means to recognize or perceive something.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

COMPREHEND

Possible Answers:

catch

understand

arrest

scour

rotate

Correct answer:

understand

Explanation:

"Comprehend" means to understand.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Verbs

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

CASTIGATE. 

Possible Answers:

Consider

Remember 

Improve 

Scold 

Conclude

Correct answer:

Scold 

Explanation:

To “castigate” someone means to scold or tell them off.

Example Question #1721 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

BILK. 

Possible Answers:

Suspend 

Deceive

Relax

Meander 

Enlist 

Correct answer:

Deceive

Explanation:

“Bilk” is a transitive verb used to describe the action of cheating somebody through tricks and deception. The correct answer is “deceive.” For clarification, “deceive” means to trick someone; "enlist" means to sign-up; "meander" is slow, steady, indirect movement (like that of a river).

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ABASE.

Possible Answers:

Suggest 

Demean 

Connote

Allude 

Dispel 

Correct answer:

Demean 

Explanation:

“Abase” describes the action of belittling someone, making them feel demeaned or degraded. The correct answer is “demean.” For clarification, "allude" is a synonym for suggest; "connote" is similar in meaning to imply and is from the same etymology as connotation; "dispel" means disperse or to get rid of a thought from your mind.

Example Question #1722 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

RATIOCINATE.

Possible Answers:

Eat 

Speak 

Elope 

Think 

Mock 

Correct answer:

Think 

Explanation:

To “ratiocinate” means to think or argue logically. It has the same prefix as rational. For clarification, "elope" describes when a couple runs away together to be married; "mock" means make fun of.

Example Question #1723 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ACCEDE.

Possible Answers:

Promote 

Wily

Agree

Nominate 

Suspect 

Correct answer:

Agree

Explanation:

To “accede” to something means to agree to a demand; so the correct answer is “agree.” For clarification, "wily" means sneaky.

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