SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #831 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SNARL

Possible Answers:

Describe

Deceive

Smile

Growl

Correct

Correct answer:

Growl

Explanation:

"Snarl" means growl, so "growl" is the correct answer. "Smile" means make a facial expression to convey joy or happiness. "Describe" means discuss or list the features and characteristics of something or someone. "Deceive" means trick or fool. "Correct" means make right or fix a mistake.

Example Question #832 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BROWBEAT

Possible Answers:

Assist 

Intimidate 

Bombast 

Decree 

Prepare 

Correct answer:

Intimidate 

Explanation:

"Browbeat" means intimidate or bully, so "intimidate" is the correct answer. For clarification, "assist" means help, "decree" means order, and "bombast" means swagger or bravado.

Example Question #833 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CONCEDE

Possible Answers:

Desire 

Mirth 

Attack 

Decree

Surrender 

Correct answer:

Surrender 

Explanation:

"Concede" means reluctantly accept the opinion or desire of another person. So, "surrender" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "concede," so "surrender" is the correct answer. For clarification, "decree" means an order, "mirth" means happiness, "attack" means strike, and "desire" means want.

Example Question #834 : Identifying Synonyms

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

RETORT

Possible Answers:

Respond

Revolt

Collect

Diminish

Glare

Correct answer:

Respond

Explanation:

"Retort" means answer or respond to a comment or accusation, so "respond" is the correct answer. "Glare" means stare at someone or something in an angry way. "Diminish" means lessen or make smaller. "Revolt" means rebel or fight against authority. "Collect" means gather together.

Example Question #835 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IMPLORE

Possible Answers:

Beg

Blast

Dictate

Flounder

Accumulate

Correct answer:

Beg

Explanation:

"Implore" means beg or ask a person for something, so "beg" is the correct answer. "Blast" means blow into pieces. "Dictate" means give orders or command. "Flounder" means struggle in water. "Accumulate" means collect or gather.

Example Question #836 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HAGGLE

Possible Answers:

Barter

Presume

Explore

Symbolize

Repeat

Correct answer:

Barter

Explanation:

"Haggle" means barter or negotiate over the cost of an item, so "barter" is the correct answer. "Repeat" means do again. "Explore" means travel to a new place to learn about the area. "Symbolize" means represent. "Presume" means assume something.

Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

BELLOW

Possible Answers:

Comprehend

Avert

Roar

Simplify

Release

Correct answer:

Roar

Explanation:

"Bellow" means roar or shout, so "roar" is the correct answer. "Avert" means turn away or avoid. "Simplify" means make clear or make easier. "Comprehend" means understand. "Release" means let go.

Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

ALLEGE

Possible Answers:

Remember

Assist

Ponder

Accuse

Demonstrate

Correct answer:

Accuse

Explanation:

"Allege" is a verb that means claim or accuse a person of committing a crime, so "claim" is the correct answer. "Remember" means think of events that one experienced in the past. "Ponder" means think about. "Assist" is a verb that means help. "Demonstrate" means show or signify.

Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

CLAMOR

Possible Answers:

Forget

Yell

Disagree

Educate

Disappoint

Correct answer:

Yell

Explanation:

"Clamor" means shout or make a loud noise, so "yell," which means shout or scream, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "clamor" or "yell": "educate" means teach or help a person learn; "disagree" means have a opinion in opposition to someone else's or differ; "disappoint" means fail to meet expectations; and "forget" means to not be able to remember.

Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

DEBUNK

Possible Answers:

Egress 

Remiss 

Expose 

Finish 

Initiate 

Correct answer:

Expose 

Explanation:

"Debunk" means to expose something that is believed to be true to be false, so "expose," a verb that means revealdenounce, or uncover, is the correct answer. For clarification, "remiss" means carless, "egress" means exit, and "initiate" means begin.

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