SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1803 : Synonyms

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

SUPPLICATE

Possible Answers:

Rule

Beg

Handle

Chisel

Prove

Correct answer:

Beg

Explanation:

"Supplicate" means ask humbly or beg. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "supplicate": "chisel" means chip material away from; "rule" means govern over; "handle" means deal with or cope with; and "prove" means demonstrate

Example Question #1804 : Synonyms

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

GALVANIZE

Possible Answers:

Stabilize

Dig

Incite

Bribe

Churn

Correct answer:

Incite

Explanation:

"Galvanize" means to stimulate or to startle into sudden action, so "incite," a verb that means drive to action, is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "galvanize": "stabilize" means to steady; "dig" means to excavate; "churn" means to agitate; and "bribe" means to corrupt by giving money.  

Example Question #1805 : Synonyms

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

ENTHRALL

Possible Answers:

Distract

Pacify

Quarrel

Captivate

Decide

Correct answer:

Captivate

Explanation:

"Enthrall" means capture the attention of or captivate, so "captivate" is the correct answer. "Decide" means choose among two or more options. "Quarrel" means dispute or fight. "Pacify" means make calm or make peaceful. "Distract" means divert or prevent someone or something from paying full attention to something.

Example Question #1806 : Synonyms

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

SPOIL

Possible Answers:

Erode

Pamper

Accelerate

Abridge

Frustrate

Correct answer:

Pamper

Explanation:

"Spoil" means pamper or coddle, so "pamper" is the correct answer. "Frustrate" means disappoint or block something from happening. "Erode" means wear away. "Accelerate" means go faster. "Abridge" means shorten or cut out parts of a text.

Example Question #1807 : Synonyms

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

PERJURE

Possible Answers:

Discredit

Demolish

Entertain

Lie

Cooperate

Correct answer:

Lie

Explanation:

"Perjure" means lie under oath, so "lie" is the correct answer. "Discredit" means harm someone's or something's reputation. "Entertain" means amuse or provide a person with some type of enjoyment. "Demolish" means destroy. "Cooperate" means work with others to accomplish a common goal.

Example Question #1808 : Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

JEER

Possible Answers:

to notify

to imply

to obstruct

to ignite

to mock

Correct answer:

to mock

Explanation:

"Jeer" means to ridicule or to mock. "Notify" means to tell or inform someone of something. "Obstruct" means to prevent or to block. "Imply" means to hint or suggest without stating directly. "Ignite" means to light up or set on fire.

Example Question #1809 : Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

PARDON

Possible Answers:

Delude

Imply

Bloat

Forgive

Wane

Correct answer:

Forgive

Explanation:

"Pardon" means to forgive. "Delude" means to trick or deceive. "Wane" means to lessen or decrease. "Bloat" means to become larger or swollen from a liquid. "Imply" means to infer ot hint at without stating directly.

Example Question #1810 : Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

BLUSTER

Possible Answers:

Stun

Quantify

Bellow

Demolish

Amend

Correct answer:

Bellow

Explanation:

"Bluster" means to bellow or talk to a very loud and aggressive manner. "Quantify" means to count or figure out the value of something. "Demolish" means to get rid of or destroy. "Amend" means to repair ot make better. "Stun" means to knock out or shock someone.

Example Question #1811 : Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

WHEEDLE

Possible Answers:

Coax

Mislead

Disengage

Compel

Fulfill

Correct answer:

Coax

Explanation:

"Wheedle" means to coax or persuade using flattery. "Fulfill" means to complete or to satisfy a task. "Disengage" means to separate or detach from something. "Compel" means to force a person to do something. "Mislead" means to deceive or to lie.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

ACCENTUATE

Possible Answers:

Amass

Confront

Undermine

Highlight

Frustrate

Correct answer:

Highlight

Explanation:

"Accentuate" means to highlight or emphasize. "Undermine" means to weaken. "Confront" means to come face-to-face with, or to challenge. "Amass" means to accumulate or gather. "Frustrate" to foil or block a plan or some action.

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