SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1615 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Boast

Possible Answers:

to brag

to compete

to stare

to inhale

to aid

Correct answer:

to brag

Explanation:

"Boast" means to brag.

Example Question #1616 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Expose

Possible Answers:

to understand

to hide

to complete

to lie

to reveal

Correct answer:

to reveal

Explanation:

"Expose" means to uncover or to reveal.

Example Question #1617 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Obligate

Possible Answers:

to suggest

to object

to demand

to require

to advise

Correct answer:

to require

Explanation:

"Obligate" means to require.

Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

ASSUAGE

Possible Answers:

Joy

Irritate

Calm

Sadness

Emotion

Correct answer:

Calm

Explanation:

"Assuage" means to calm or to satisfy.

Example Question #811 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

DERIDE

Possible Answers:

Stand Still

Mock

Praise

Redact

Discuss

Correct answer:

Mock

Explanation:

"Deride" means to mock or laugh at. The root "rid-" means to laugh and is found in other words such as ridicule.

Words you may not know:

  • "Redact" can mean to edit when referring to a written document, or to censor. It has the prefix "re-" in it, which means again.

Example Question #812 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

EXCLUDE

Possible Answers:

Approve

Prevent

Gather

Tacit

Extol

Correct answer:

Prevent

Explanation:

"Exclude" means to expel or shut out from consideration. It has the root "ex-" in it that means from or out of. A synonym of "exclude" is "prevent."

Words you may not know:

  • "Extol" means to praise.
  • "Tacit" means silent; unspoken; implied.

Example Question #813 : Identifying Synonyms

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

COMPEL

Possible Answers:

Portray 

Force 

Allude 

Diminish 

Nonsense 

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 #814 : Identifying Synonyms

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

JEST

Possible Answers:

Joke 

Gather 

Tighten 

Judge 

Provoke 

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:

Please

Murmur

Contradict

Scream

Betray

Correct answer:

Murmur

Explanation:

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

Example Question #835 : Synonyms

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

ASSESS

Possible Answers:

Journey 

Escapade

Wonder 

Evaluate 

Imagine 

Correct answer:

Evaluate 

Explanation:

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

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