SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, and Understanding

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

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

CENSURE

Possible Answers:

Praise

Esteem

Admire

Cherish

Condemn

Correct answer:

Condemn

Explanation:

"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 #92 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

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

QUELL

Possible Answers:

Stifle

Inquire

Discuss

Filibuster

Encourage

Correct answer:

Stifle

Explanation:

"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 #93 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

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

BELLOW

Possible Answers:

Whisper

Croak

Disclose

Mislead

Holler

Correct answer:

Holler

Explanation:

"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 #94 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

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

EXTOL

Possible Answers:

Praise

Lecture

Greet

Mumble

Disparage

Correct answer:

Praise

Explanation:

"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 #95 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

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

STIPULATE

Possible Answers:

Dupe

Contend

Refuse

Invoke

Decide on conditions

Correct answer:

Decide on conditions

Explanation:

"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 #96 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

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

PRESUME

Possible Answers:

Mock

Suppose

Establish

Allocate

Decide

Correct answer:

Suppose

Explanation:

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 #97 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

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

APPORTION

Possible Answers:

Lose

Repair

Give

Share

Eat

Correct answer:

Share

Explanation:

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 #98 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

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

INCORPORATE

Possible Answers:

Imagine

Include

Accept

Secede

Ridicule

Correct answer:

Include

Explanation:

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 #99 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

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

CASTIGATE

Possible Answers:

Presume

Soothe

Protect

Lend

Scold

Correct answer:

Scold

Explanation:

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 #100 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

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

APPEAL

Possible Answers:

Allure

Postpone

Attract

Acknowledge

Plead

Correct answer:

Plead

Explanation:

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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