SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

EMULATE

Possible Answers:

discover

damage

imitate

populate

lessen

Correct answer:

imitate

Explanation:

"Emulate" means to imitate or copy.

Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

EVOKE

Possible Answers:

conciliate

elicit

ignore

rattle

burrow

Correct answer:

elicit

Explanation:

"Evoke" means to elicit a response.

Example Question #1791 : Synonyms

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

CHORTLE

Possible Answers:

Understand

Pen

Laugh

Deflate

Preserve

Correct answer:

Laugh

Explanation:

"Chortle" means to chuckle gleefully, so "laugh" is the correct answer because it is the closest synonym amongst the given answer choices.

Example Question #1792 : Synonyms

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

CADGE

Possible Answers:

Pour

Benefit

Kill

Beg

Shine

Correct answer:

Beg

Explanation:

To "cadge" is to beg for something or obtain something by imposing on another's generosity, so "beg" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "cadge."

Example Question #1793 : Synonyms

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

ARROGATE

Possible Answers:

Claim

Wound

Gasp

Measure

Surrender

Correct answer:

Claim

Explanation:

"Arrogate" is a verb that means to take or claim something without justification, so "claim" is the correct answer becuase it is closest in meaning to "arrogate."

Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

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

DENOTE

Possible Answers:

Prescribe

Uncover

Indicate

Criticize

Expound

Correct answer:

Indicate

Explanation:

"Denote" means to be a sign of, or to indicate.

Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

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

CAJOLE

Possible Answers:

Rejuvinate

Persuade

Celebrate

Conciliate

Injure

Correct answer:

Persuade

Explanation:

"Cajole" means to persuade using coaxing and flattery.

Example Question #1794 : Synonyms

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

SURMISE

Possible Answers:

Expand

Guess

Suppress

Dictate

Mislead

Correct answer:

Guess

Explanation:

"Surmise" means to guess. "Mislead" means to decieve in order to lie. "Suppress" means forcibly put to an end. "Dictate" means to order or command. "Expand" means to maker wider or bigger.

Example Question #1795 : Synonyms

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

ABDICATE

Possible Answers:

Ascend

Resign

Execute

Portray

Display

Correct answer:

Resign

Explanation:

"Abdicate" means to resign or to step down from a throne. "Ascend" means to climb or go upwards. "Execute" means to carry out. "Display" means to show or exhibit. "Portray" means to show or depict something.

Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

FOREBODE

Possible Answers:

Attest

Chill

Abandon

Impede

Warn

Correct answer:

Warn

Explanation:

"Forebode" means to warn of. "Abandon" means to leave or give up on. "Impede" means to delay or block. "Attest" means to provide clear evidence of the truth of something. "Chill" means to make colder

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