All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1242 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EGOTIST
Wise person
Calm person
Conceited person
Athletic person
Selfless person
Conceited person
An "egotist" is a selfish and conceited person. For clarification, "conceited" means self-obsessed and arrogant.
Example Question #1243 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LEGIBLE
Humorous
Rash
Intelligent
Readable
Energetic
Readable
"Legible" means neat enough to be read and understood, so "readable" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "legible": "intelligent" means smart; "energetic" means lively or possessing a lot of energy; "rash" means reckless or careless; and "humorous" means funny.
Example Question #1244 : Synonyms
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PACIFY
surrender
dismiss
soothe
a baby's toy
agree
soothe
"Pacify" means to soothe or ease.
Example Question #1245 : Synonyms
Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. You are to select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FORTIFY
inspire
serve
strengthen
win
bend
strengthen
Fortify most nearly means strengthen as in "After the attack, the governor elected to fortify the city".
Example Question #1246 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Unify
to impress
to extend
to bring together
to order
to separate
to bring together
"Unify" means to bring together.
Example Question #1246 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NULLIFY
Service
Support
Document
Invalidate
Supplant
Invalidate
"Nullify" means to make something invalid or to cancel something, so the correct answer is “invalidate.” For clarification, "supplant" means replace.
Example Question #1248 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Reasonable
Unfair
Honorable
Delicious
Logical
Irritating
Logical
"Reasonable" means logical, rational, or possessing reason.
Example Question #1247 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ILLUMINATE
Make unclear
Make sad
Make clear
Make happy
None of those mentioned
Make clear
To illuminate something means to shed light on it, to make it clear. The part of the word -lum- generally refers to light or clarity as in illuminate, luminous, illumination, etc.
Example Question #1248 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ANTAGONIZE
Barter
Ajar
Undermine
Provoke
Retreat
Provoke
"Antagonize" means alienate or provoke, so "provoke" is the correct answer. "Undermine" means weaken. "Ajar" is an adjective that means slightly open. "Barter" is a verb that means trade or negotiate the price of an item. "Retreat" means withdraw or move back to a previous location.
Example Question #1251 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VILIFY
Forgive
Declare
Tighten
Enlarge
Abuse
Abuse
If you “vilify” someone, you say or write harsh and critical things about them. It is related to the root word "villain." Remember that the suffix "-ify" means to make or invest with attributes. "Villify" is similar in meaning to "abuse," which means to treat harshly or unfairly. To clarify the other terms, “declare” means say publically; “enlarge” means get bigger.
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