SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms
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Example Question #1871 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GALVANIZE
Motivate
Oust
Disgust
Inoculate
Eradicate
Motivate
The verb "galvanize" means to motivate, to inspire someone to action, to impel someone into action. Additionally, "oust" means to forcibly remove from power; "eradicate" means completely destroy, get rid of; "inoculate" means vaccinate, provide protection from a disease.
Example Question #1872 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CIRCULATE
Sojourn
Solicit
Spread
Shock
Suspend
Spread
The verb "circulate" means to move through or to cause to flow through. It can also mean to pass an idea or item from one person to another, to "spread" something around. Additionally, "suspend" means pause, halt; "sojourn" means stay temporarily; "solicit" means ask for, request, seek help from.
Example Question #1873 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIGRESS
Waive
Stray
Convene
Adulterate
Embezzle
Stray
The verb "digress" means to deviate, to stray from the main point and become distracted by something else. Additionally, "convene" means meet up; "adulterate" means make impure, make contaminated; "waive" means give up, relinquish rights or control; "embezzle" means steal from a business that you work for.
Example Question #1874 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ILLUSTRATE
Wander
Contend
Leap
Show
Teach
Show
The verb "illustrate" is most commonly used to mean draw, paint. It also has an important secondary meaning - to show, to demonstrate, to show how something is done or what something means.
Example Question #1875 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EQUIVOCATE
Bloviate
Summarize
Quiver
Curate
Prevaricate
Prevaricate
To "equivocate" and to "prevaricate" both mean to deceive through misleading and often wordy speech. To "quiver" is to tremble, and to "curate" is to gather together exhibits as for an art gallery. To "bloviate" is to talk in an overblown, pompous way. To "summarize" is to create a summary.
Example Question #1876 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUBSTANTIATE
Grouse
Gripe
Effect
Barter
Verify
Verify
To "substantiate" something is to verify the truth of it. To "barter" is to trade, and to "grouse" and to "gripe" are both to complain in a whiny way. To "effect" a change or a certain act is to bring it about.
Example Question #1877 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSPIRE
Enervate
Elucidate
Fortify
Carouse
Plot
Plot
To "conspire" is to connive or "plot" with someone. To "fortify" something is to strengthen it, whereas to "enervate" something is to weaken it. "Elucidate" is a synonym for "clarify." To "carouse" is to celebrate and be merry in a rowdy, usually drunken manner.
Example Question #1878 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DECODE
Caterwaul
Decipher
Officiate
Mingle
Disapear
Decipher
To "decipher" something, be it a complex riddle or a simple remark, is to "decode" that thing. To "caterwaul" is to yowl or cry. To "officiate" is to preside over, and the verb is usually applied to ceremonies such as marriage. To "mingle" is to mix and blend.
Example Question #1879 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REPRIMAND
Harbor
Forfend
Extol
Chastise
Mollify
Chastise
To "reprimand" is to "chastise," scold, or admonish. To "forfend" is to protect, and to "extol" is to laud or praise. To "mollify" is to placate, while to "harbor" is to house, to extend refuge to.
Example Question #1880 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENERVATE
Placate
Rebut
Weaken
Ally
Invigorate
Weaken
To "enervate" is to tire, "weaken," and drain of energy. This is an antonym for "invigorate," which means strengthen. To "placate" is to mollify or appease. "Rebut" means refute. To "ally" is to join forces in pursuit of a common goal.
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