SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #821 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EMULATE

Possible Answers:

Demand 

Penitent 

Absolve 

Imagine 

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 #822 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DECREE

Possible Answers:

Delight 

Obstinate 

Deplore 

Support 

Order 

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:

Depict

Protest

Discourage

Figure out

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:

Underscore

Repeat

Ignore

Dismiss

Trick

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 #823 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IMPLORE

Possible Answers:

Plead 

Harangue 

Rebuke 

Berate 

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 #824 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CONDONE

Possible Answers:

Insipid 

Suggest 

Insolvent 

Permit 

Impede 

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.

Example Question #825 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ASSERT

Possible Answers:

Avoid 

Disgust 

Heirloom 

Declare 

Brood 

Correct answer:

Declare 

Explanation:

"Assert" means to declare or state something. For clarification, "brood" means to sulk, and an "heirloom" is an item passed down from one generation to the next.

Example Question #826 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INDICT

Possible Answers:

Charge 

Permit 

Potent

Anthem 

Prohibit 

Correct answer:

Charge 

Explanation:

"Indict" means to charge or accuse someone with a crime. An "indictment" is an accusation of wrongdoing. For clarification, "potent" means strong or effective, "permit" means allow, "prohibit" means forbid, and an "anthem" is a song of praise or allegiance.

Example Question #827 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INSINUATE

Possible Answers:

Decree 

Suggest 

Solicit 

Demand 

Aspire 

Correct answer:

Suggest 

Explanation:

"Insinuate" means to suggest or imply something. For clarification, an "aspiration" is a goal or target, a "decree" is an order, and "solicit" means to ask or plead someone or a group for something.

Example Question #828 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BANISH

Possible Answers:

Diffuse

Decode

Greet

Thrive

Expel

Correct answer:

Expel

Explanation:

"Banish" means expel or exile, so "expel" is the correct answer. "Greet" means welcome someone. "Decode" means decipher or break a code. "Thrive" means grow or flourish. "Diffuse" is a verb that means spread out over a large area.

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