SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Verbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #251 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

UPSET

Possible Answers:

Discombobulate

Bedazzle

Distress

Confuse

Confound

Correct answer:

Distress

Explanation:

"Upset" and "distress" are synonymous verbs expressing the action of irritating someone, causing them stress or frustration. The other words are related to each other and are verbs expressing the action of "confusing" someone or causing them to feel "awe".

Example Question #252 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

EAGER

Possible Answers:

Gloomy

Emotional

Depressed

Enthusiastic

Moody

Correct answer:

Enthusiastic

Explanation:

The words "eager" and "enthusiastic" are both positively charged and are in fact synonymous, meaning to be excited about something! The other words do not have similar meanings, all referring to various emotional states, and are not synonymous with "eager."

Example Question #253 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

OVERWHELMED

Possible Answers:

Overcome

Overachieve

Overage

Overnight

Underachieve

Correct answer:

Overcome

Explanation:

The verbs "overwhelmed" and "overcome" are the closest in meaning both meaning to be overpowered or conquered (can be used metaphorically, as in "overcome with emotion"). "Overage" is a banking term; "overnight" describes something that lasts through the night until morning; "overachieve" refers to succeeding more than is expected at a task; "underachieve" is an antonym to "overachieve."

Example Question #254 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

BEWITCH

Possible Answers:

Deceive

Incense

Curse

Charm

Attract

Correct answer:

Charm

Explanation:

"Bewitch" means to "charm" someone, to fascinate or to dazzle someone.

"Incense" means to make someone very angry, to enrage.

"Reject" means to say no, to refuse, to deny.

"Deceive" means to mislead someone, to lie, to be dishonest.

"Curse" means to say a bad word, or to put an evil spell on someone.

Example Question #255 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

FOSTER

Possible Answers:

Polarize

Stifle

Eradicate

Renounce

Promote growth

Correct answer:

Promote growth

Explanation:

"Foster" means to "promote growth" or to nurture or to support something.

"Eradicate" means to eliminate or destroy or remove.

"Polarize" means to divide into opposites, to split.

"Renounce" means to abandon, to reject, to quit.

"Stifle" means to suppress, to restrain, or to prevent from expanding or growing.

Example Question #256 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

COVET

Possible Answers:

Allow

Pretend

Reject

Desire

Dislike

Correct answer:

Desire

Explanation:

The verb "covet" means to want to possess something, to yearn for something, to "desire" something.

Example Question #257 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

REPRESS

Possible Answers:

Control

Ordain

Deride

Dispute

Assume

Correct answer:

Control

Explanation:

The verb "repress" has several different meanings, all of which are loosely related. It can mean to put down an uprising or protest; it can mean to prevent or restrain; it can mean to control and suppress; or it can mean to push down one's emotions so that they are subconscious and concealed. Additionally, "ordain" means make holy or formally approve of; "dispute" means argue against a certain point; "deride" means mock, speak negatively about and make fun of; "assume" means believe something to be true without actually knowing.

Example Question #258 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

FRET

Possible Answers:

Worry

Repudiate

Sanction

Scorn

Appease

Correct answer:

Worry

Explanation:

"Fret" means to "worry," to agonize, or to brood.

"Sanction" means to authorize, approve or certify.

"Repudiate" means to abandon something, to turn one's back on, to reject something.

"Scorn" means to feel contempt, to sneer or to disdain.

"Appease" means to satisfy, to pacify or to alleviate.

Example Question #259 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

INCITE

Possible Answers:

Encourage

Diagnose

Connote

Rescind

Devise

Correct answer:

Encourage

Explanation:

"Incite" means to encourage, to provoke, or to rally people.

"Connote" means to signify, to mean, or to hint at.

"Devise" means to come up with, to concoct, or to mastermind

"Diagnose" means to identify a disease or an issue, to determine, to investigate.

"Rescind" means to declare null and void, to cancel or to dismantle.

Example Question #260 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

EXHORT

Possible Answers:

Warn

Chastise

Concur

Extol

Deter

Correct answer:

Warn

Explanation:

"Exhort" means to "warn," to advise, or to admonish.

"Chastise" means to scold, to tell off, to reprimand.

"Extol" means to sing the praises of, to celebrate, to commend

"Concur" means to agree or to approve.

"Deter" means to inhibit something or someone, to stop them, to obstruct them.

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