All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #891 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPURNED
Understood
Rejected
Joined
Denied
Enamored
Rejected
The verb to "spurn" means to reject the advances of, to reject with unkindness and a lack of consideration. So, to be "spurned" means to be rejected. Additionally, "enamored" means in love with, deeply attracted to; "denied" means claimed is false.
Example Question #892 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROSCRIBE
Usurp
Recite
Recall
Cram
Forbid
Forbid
The verb "proscribe" means to forbid something (usually through legal means), to not allow something to happen. Additionally, "recall" means remember; "recite" means speak aloud from memory, read aloud from a script; "usurp" means take over power from; "cram" can mean either shove into a tight space or study intensely for a test.
Example Question #893 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CORROBORATE
Renege
Support
Conspire
Inhabit
Discipline
Support
The verb "corroborate" means to offer evidence in support of someone else's version of events, to verify, confirm, and endorse. Additionally, "inhabit" means live in; "conspire" means plan with someone against someone else, plan to commit a crime; "discipline" means punish for bad behavior; "renege" means go back on one's word, say you will do something and then not do it.
Example Question #894 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELIBERATE
Dispose
Dissuade
Meander
Squirm
Consider
Consider
The verb "deliberate" means to consider, to think carefully and deeply about. Additionally, "meander" means to follow an indirect and winding route (like a river); "squirm" means fidget, wriggle with discomfort; "dispose" means get rid of, throw away; "dissuade" means convince someone not to do something.
Example Question #895 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GROVEL
Appoint
Declare
Sprint
Beg
Drink
Beg
The verb "grovel" means to get down on one's knees and beg for something (like forgiveness). Additionally, "sprint" means run fast; "declare" means announce, say publicly; "appoint" means nominate, select as a candidate, choose for a position.
Example Question #896 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONCILIATE
Apprehend
Applaud
Reprimand
Replicate
Appease
Appease
The verb "conciliate" means appease, pacify, to stop someone from being angry about something. Additionally, "applaud" means clap for, praise; "apprehend" means catch, arrest; "replicate" means produce a copy of, imitate, mimic; "reprimand" means yell at, discipline, punish for bad behavior.
Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VOUCH
Confer
Confirm
Confine
Confide
Connive
Confirm
The verb "vouch" means to declare that something someone else has said is ture based on one's own experiences, to confirm, affirm, or support someone else's story. Additionally, "confide" means reveal one's secrets to someone else, place one's trust in; "confine" means lock away, imprison; "confer" means grant, bestow, give a title or award to; "connive" means conspire, work with someone else to do something illegal, manipulative, or immoral.
Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BECKON
Shout
Vilify
Enthrall
Engage
Wave
Wave
"Beckon" means to "wave" to someone, to signal, to call out to someone.
"Enthrall" means to captivate someone or to mesmerize someone.
"Engage" means to occupy, to use or to employ.
"Vilify" means to demonize someone, to depict someone as a villain.
"Shout" means to call out in a loud and aggressive manner, to holler.
Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DUPE
Persist
Cajole
Trick
Stymie
Argue
Trick
"Dupe" means to "trick," to deceive, or to hoodwink.
"Persist" means to continue, to carry on, to endure.
"Argue" means to verbally fight, to try to convince someone, or to discuss.
"Stymie" means to constrict, to impede, or to hinder something.
"Cajole" means to coax someone to do something, to flatter them, to tempt someone.
Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPITULATE
Ponder
Refute
Give up
Bungle
Chant
Give up
"Capitulate" means to "give up," to concede defeat, to surrender.
"Chant" means to sing, recite or shout a song.
"Bungle" means to mess up, to blunder, or to do something incorrectly.
"Ponder" means to consider, to think about something, to reflect on something.
"Refute" means to prove false, to discredit, or to repudiate.
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