SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #1816 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DISPARAGE

Possible Answers:

Waste

Insult

Frighten

Separate

Scatter

Correct answer:

Insult

Explanation:

To "disparage" someone or something is to speak badly of it, insult it, or put it down.

Example Question #1817 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ADMONISH

Possible Answers:

Support 

Nourish 

Assist 

Rebuke 

Provide 

Correct answer:

Rebuke 

Explanation:

“Admonish” is a transitive verb that means to rebuke somebody mildly, but earnestly. “Support” and “assist” are antonyms.

Example Question #1821 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BABBLE

Possible Answers:

Balloon

Conquer

Prattle

Slide

March

Correct answer:

Prattle

Explanation:

Babble means to talk quickly and incomprehensibly, or to prattle

Example Question #1822 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VERIFY

Possible Answers:

Strike down

Adhere

Normalize

Substantiate

Generate

Correct answer:

Substantiate

Explanation:

Verify means to confirm or substantiate a claim.

Example Question #1823 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ATTRIBUTE

Possible Answers:

Adhere

Bind

Report

Accredit

Transport

Correct answer:

Accredit

Explanation:

Attribute means to regard something as being caused by something/someone, or to accredit it to something/someone.

Example Question #1866 : Synonyms

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

VENERATE

Possible Answers:

Honor

Clarify

Misuse

Beautify

Downgrade

Correct answer:

Honor

Explanation:

"To venerate" is to honor or treat with reverence.

Example Question #1867 : Synonyms

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

EDIFY

Possible Answers:

Apologize

Stretch

Avoid

Instruct

Deceive

Correct answer:

Instruct

Explanation:

To "edify" is to instruct or to enlighten.

Example Question #1824 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INDICT

Possible Answers:

Accuse

Outline

Collaborate

Dismiss

Pile

Correct answer:

Accuse

Explanation:

To "indict" someone is to formally accuse him or her of a crime.

Example Question #1825 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DELIBERATE

Possible Answers:

Survey

Apprehend

Reflect

Curse

Eliminate

Correct answer:

Reflect

Explanation:

To "deliberate" is to reflect or think carefully about.

Example Question #1826 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ANTAGONIZE

Possible Answers:

Persuade

Oppose

Delay

Calibrate

Order

Correct answer:

Oppose

Explanation:

To "antagonize" is to dispute with, oppose, or irritate.

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