SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

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

SCRUTINIZE

Possible Answers:

Polish

Close

Threaten

Examine

Galvanize

Correct answer:

Examine

Explanation:

To "scrutinize" is to examine with careful attention.

Example Question #115 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

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

PERSECUTE

Possible Answers:

Harass

Quantify

Surrender

Sleep

Gallop

Correct answer:

Harass

Explanation:

To "persecute" is to harass or oppress.

Example Question #116 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

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

PRATTLE

Possible Answers:

Earn

Endorse

Radiate

Babble

Pervade

Correct answer:

Babble

Explanation:

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

Example Question #117 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

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

PROMULGATE

Possible Answers:

Induce

Sever

Prevent

Morph

Declare

Correct answer:

Declare

Explanation:

To "promulgate" is to make known publicly. The best answer choice is "declare."

Example Question #118 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

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

DISCOMFIT

Possible Answers:

Behave

Educate

Validate

Confuse

Neutralize

Correct answer:

Confuse

Explanation:

To "discomfit" is to confuse, embarrass, or frustrate the plans of.

Example Question #119 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

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

ABROGATE

Possible Answers:

Watch

Theorize

Abolish

Decay

Mobilize

Correct answer:

Abolish

Explanation:

To "abrogate" is to formally or officially abolish.

Example Question #120 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

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

ADJURE

Possible Answers:

Excuse

Command

Loathe

Try

Strike

Correct answer:

Command

Explanation:

To "adjure" is to earnestly urge or command someone to do something.

Example Question #1831 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DISABUSE

Possible Answers:

Tear

Medicate

Correct

Abet

Converse

Correct answer:

Correct

Explanation:

To "disabuse" is to free someone from deception or error. The best answer choice "correct."  

Example Question #1881 : Synonyms

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

BELITTLE

Possible Answers:

Praise

Define

Hinder

Disparage

Encourage

Correct answer:

Disparage

Explanation:

"Belittle" means to disparage.

Example Question #123 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

ABASE

Possible Answers:

Praise

Correct

Lessen

Hint

Demean

Correct answer:

Demean

Explanation:

"Abase" means to demean.

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