SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

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

Obligate

Possible Answers:

to require

to suggest

to advise

to object

to demand

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 #1611 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

DERIDE

Possible Answers:

Discuss

Mock

Praise

Stand Still

Redact

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 #1612 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

EXCLUDE

Possible Answers:

Extol

Prevent

Gather

Tacit

Approve

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 #31 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

COMPEL

Possible Answers:

Portray 

Force 

Nonsense 

Diminish 

Allude 

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 #32 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

JEST

Possible Answers:

Joke 

Tighten 

Judge 

Provoke 

Gather 

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:

Contradict

Betray

Please

Murmur

Scream

Correct answer:

Murmur

Explanation:

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

Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

ASSESS

Possible Answers:

Wonder 

Evaluate 

Escapade

Journey 

Imagine 

Correct answer:

Evaluate 

Explanation:

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

Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

EMULATE

Possible Answers:

Absolve 

Imagine 

Demand 

Penitent 

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 #35 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

DECREE

Possible Answers:

Obstinate 

Delight 

Order 

Deplore 

Support 

Correct answer:

Order 

Explanation:

A "decree" is an order or law issued by an authoritative body. For clarification, "deplore" means hate; "obstinate" means stubborn.

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