All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1815 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISPARAGE
Scatter
Frighten
Insult
Waste
Separate
Insult
To "disparage" someone or something is to speak badly of it, insult it, or put it down.
Example Question #1816 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADMONISH
Support
Provide
Nourish
Rebuke
Assist
Rebuke
“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
Prattle
Slide
March
Balloon
Conquer
Prattle
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
Generate
Substantiate
Normalize
Strike down
Adhere
Substantiate
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
Bind
Adhere
Accredit
Report
Transport
Accredit
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
Honor
Clarify
Misuse
Beautify
Downgrade
Honor
"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
Apologize
Stretch
Avoid
Instruct
Deceive
Instruct
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
Dismiss
Collaborate
Accuse
Outline
Pile
Accuse
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
Curse
Eliminate
Apprehend
Reflect
Survey
Reflect
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
Persuade
Oppose
Delay
Order
Calibrate
Oppose
To "antagonize" is to dispute with, oppose, or irritate.
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