SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #84 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

ALLEGE

Possible Answers:

Accuse

Claim

Confirm

Prove

Testify

Correct answer:

Claim

Explanation:

“Allege” is a verb that means to claim without proof. “Confirm,” “testify,” and “prove,” are all actions that require proof. “Accuse” is a verb that means to charge with an offense or crime. Of the answer choices, “claim” has the closest meaning.

Example Question #85 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

RESCIND

Possible Answers:

Refute

Donate

Return

Void

Transcend

Correct answer:

Void

Explanation:

"Rescind" means to make something void or to retract something, such as an offer.

None of the other words are synonyms of rescind:

"Donate" means to give something as a gift.

"Transcend" means to surpass or exceed.

"Refute" means to prove incorrect or to contradict something.

"Return" means to go back to a place.

Example Question #86 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

ACCEDE

Possible Answers:

Loathe

Agree

Dominate

Merge

Concede

Correct answer:

Agree

Explanation:

"Accede" means to agree or to accept something.

"Merge" means to combine, to join, or to meld things together.

"Concede" means to admit defeat, to capitulate or to give up.

"Dominate" means to govern, or to have influence over something.

"Loathe" means to hate or to dislike strongly.  

Example Question #87 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

MIMIC

Possible Answers:

Imitate

Bolster

Distort

Cherish

Drawl

Correct answer:

Imitate

Explanation:

"Mimic" means to imitate or to copy someone's actions.

"Drawl" means to speak in a lazy manner, typically involving stretching the length of the vowels.

"Cherish" means to prize dearly or to love something.

"Bolster" means to support something, either physically or conceptually. For example, to support an argument with further evidence.

"Distort" means to change the appearance of something or to misrepresent something.

Example Question #88 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

ACQUIESCE

Possible Answers:

Comply

Gesticulate

Negate

Refuse

Perplex

Correct answer:

Comply

Explanation:

"Acquiesce" means to "comply" or to begrudgingly agree.

"Perplex" means to confuse, to astonish or to befuddle.

"Negate" means to contradict, to disprove or to nullify.

"Gesticulate" means to gesture or to move one's hands expressively.

"Refuse" means to say no or to deny or to reject

Example Question #89 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

DELUDE

Possible Answers:

Atone

Clarify

Slander

Mislead

Confide

Correct answer:

Mislead

Explanation:

"Delude" means to "mislead" or to trick someone.

"Confide" means to put one's trust in, or to reveal a secret to someone.

"Clarify" means to make clear, to make understandable, to explain.

"Atone" means to apologize or make amends for a wrongdoing

"Slander" means to make scandalous comments or to misrepresent someone in a negative way.

Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

CENSURE

Possible Answers:

Esteem

Cherish

Praise

Condemn

Admire

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

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

QUELL

Possible Answers:

Encourage

Stifle

Discuss

Filibuster

Inquire

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

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

BELLOW

Possible Answers:

Croak

Disclose

Whisper

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

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

EXTOL

Possible Answers:

Disparage

Greet

Lecture

Mumble

Praise

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.

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