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Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CENSURE
Cherish
Admire
Praise
Esteem
Condemn
Condemn
"Censure" and "condemn" are both words used to describe an expression of disapproval. These words mean the opposite of the other words in the answer choices.
Example Question #1681 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUELL
Discuss
Inquire
Filibuster
Encourage
Stifle
Stifle
"Quell" means to "stifle" something or to stop something.
"Encourage" means to give someone courage, to inspire or to give someone support.
"Inquire" means to ask or to look into something.
"Filibuster" means to obstruct a conversation, or to procrastinate during a conversation.
"Discuss" means to debate, or to have a conversation about something.
Example Question #1682 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLOW
Mislead
Holler
Whisper
Croak
Disclose
Holler
"Bellow" means to "holler" or yell loudly.
"Disclose" means to reveal something secret.
"Croak" means to speak in a low, husky voice.
"Mislead" means to lie or to be dishonest, to give somebody the wrong information.
"Whisper" means to say something in a very soft voice.
Example Question #1683 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXTOL
Greet
Praise
Mumble
Disparage
Lecture
Praise
"Extol" means to "praise," to laud or to applaud something.
"Mumble" means to talk quietly and unintelligibly.
"Lecture" means to give an educational or disciplinary speech.
"Greet" means to say hello, or to welcome someone.
"Disparage" means to criticize, belittle or slander.
Example Question #1684 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STIPULATE
Refuse
Contend
Invoke
Decide on conditions
Dupe
Decide on conditions
"Stipulate" means decide on conditions, designate, spell out the rules.
"Dupe" means to fool someone, to play swindle someone
"Invoke" means to call upon a spirit, to appeal to something.
"Refuse" means to disagree, to say no, to decline.
"Contend" means compete or fight, argue.
Example Question #1685 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRESUME
Mock
Allocate
Decide
Establish
Suppose
Suppose
The verb "presume" means to suppose, to determine that something is likely true based on the evidence. Additionally, "establish" means set up; "mock" means make fun; "allocate" means give to for a particular reason, distribute to a group of people.
Example Question #1686 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APPORTION
Give
Lose
Share
Eat
Repair
Share
The verb "apportion" means share out, divide among, allocate. So, if a mother had six pieces of chocolate and three children to give the pieces too, she could "apportion" them fairly by giving each child two chocolates.
Example Question #1687 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCORPORATE
Include
Ridicule
Accept
Imagine
Secede
Include
The verb "incorporate" means to take in, to bring in, to make part of a whole, to include. Additionally, "ridicule" means make fun of; "secede" means leave a union, leave a group.
Example Question #1688 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CASTIGATE
Soothe
Protect
Presume
Scold
Lend
Scold
The verb "castigate" means to scold, to yell at. Additionally, "presume" means suppose, think something is true based on evidence; "lend" means allow to borrow; "soothe" means calm, help make feel better.
Example Question #1689 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APPEAL
Allure
Acknowledge
Attract
Plead
Postpone
Plead
The verb "appeal" means to ask for help or information, to beg or "plead" for assistance. Additionally, "postpone" means delay until a later date; "acknowledge" means recognize the existence of; "allure" means tempt, attract, entice.
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