SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #851 : Synonyms

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

CONCEDE

Possible Answers:

Desire 

Decree

Attack 

Surrender 

Mirth 

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 #852 : Synonyms

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

RETORT

Possible Answers:

Glare

Collect

Respond

Revolt

Diminish

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 #853 : Synonyms

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

IMPLORE

Possible Answers:

Blast

Flounder

Dictate

Beg

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 #854 : Synonyms

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

HAGGLE

Possible Answers:

Explore

Repeat

Barter

Presume

Symbolize

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 #855 : Synonyms

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

BELLOW

Possible Answers:

Avert

Simplify

Release

Comprehend

Roar

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 #856 : Synonyms

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

ALLEGE

Possible Answers:

Assist

Accuse

Demonstrate

Ponder

Remember

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 #857 : Synonyms

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

CLAMOR

Possible Answers:

Educate

Disappoint

Yell

Disagree

Forget

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 #858 : Synonyms

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

DEBUNK

Possible Answers:

Initiate 

Expose 

Remiss 

Egress 

Finish 

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.

Example Question #859 : Synonyms

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

DISPARAGE

Possible Answers:

Illusory 

Praise 

Belittle 

Laudatory 

Garrulous 

Correct answer:

Belittle 

Explanation:

To "disparage" someone is to speak poorly of them, or to belittle them. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "disparage" is "belittle," and "belittle" is the correct answer. For clarification, "laudatory" means worthy of praise, "garrulous" means talkative, and "illusory" means false or deceptive.

Example Question #860 : Synonyms

 

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

 

COMPEL

Possible Answers:

Conceal

Concede

Reform

Dilute

Force

Correct answer:

Force

Explanation:

"Compel" means to force a person to do something, so "force" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "compel": "reform" means to make changes to something in order to improve it; "concede" means to admit or to give up; "dilute" means to add a liquid, usually water, to a mixture to make it less concentrated; and "conceal" means to hide something or someone.

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