SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Verbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

COMPEL

Possible Answers:

Portray 

Force 

Nonsense 

Diminish 

Allude 

Correct answer:

Force 

Explanation:

To “compel” someone means to force someone to do something, so the correct answer is “force.” For clarification, "diminish" means to make smaller, "allude" means to hint at something, "portray" means to show, and "nonsense" is defined as something that makes no sense.

Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

JEST

Possible Answers:

Joke 

Tighten 

Judge 

Provoke 

Gather 

Correct answer:

Joke 

Explanation:

To “jest” means to joke around, so "joke" is the correct answer. For clarification, "provoke" means to cause something to happen or to elicit a response.

Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

MUTTER

Possible Answers:

Contradict

Betray

Please

Murmur

Scream

Correct answer:

Murmur

Explanation:

"Mutter" is a verb that means whisper or murmur, so "murmur" is the correct answer.

Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

ASSESS

Possible Answers:

Wonder 

Evaluate 

Escapade

Journey 

Imagine 

Correct answer:

Evaluate 

Explanation:

To assess means to evaluate or critique. For clarification, an escapade is a bold adventure.

Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

EMULATE

Possible Answers:

Absolve 

Imagine 

Demand 

Penitent 

Copy 

Correct answer:

Copy 

Explanation:

To "emulate" something means to copy it. For clarification, "absolve" means to remove blame; "penitent" describes someone who is contrite and remorseful and desires forgiveness or absolution.

Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

DECREE

Possible Answers:

Obstinate 

Delight 

Order 

Deplore 

Support 

Correct answer:

Order 

Explanation:

A "decree" is an order or law issued by an authoritative body. For clarification, "deplore" means hate; "obstinate" means stubborn.

Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

PORTRAY

Possible Answers:

Figure out

Protest

Depict

Discourage

Contemplate

Correct answer:

Depict

Explanation:

"Portray" means to depict. "Discourage" means to cause a person to lose confidence. "Figure out" means to discover or to solve. "Protest" means to oppose or fight against. "Contemplate" means to think about, especially in a profound way

Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

EMPHASIZE

Possible Answers:

Dismiss

Repeat

Ignore

Trick

Underscore

Correct answer:

Underscore

Explanation:

"Emphasize" means to add emphasis to or to underscore. "Dismiss" means to send away or to release. "Ignore" means to not notice or to not pay attention to. "Trick" means to deceive or mislead. "Repeat" means to do something again.

Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

IMPLORE

Possible Answers:

Rebuke 

Harangue 

Berate 

Plead 

Scold 

Correct answer:

Plead 

Explanation:

"Implore" means to beg or plead for someone to do something. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all synonyms of one another, and they all mean to criticize.

Example Question #39 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

CONDONE

Possible Answers:

Impede 

Insipid 

Insolvent 

Permit 

Suggest 

Correct answer:

Permit 

Explanation:

"Condone" means permit or allow something to happen. For clarification, "permit" means allow, "impede" means get in the way of, "insolvent" means bankrupt or broke, and "insipid" means lifeless, dull and boring.

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