SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1697 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

CORROBORATE

Possible Answers:

Discipline

Inhabit

Renege

Conspire

Support

Correct answer:

Support

Explanation:

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 #1698 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

DELIBERATE

Possible Answers:

Dispose

Squirm

Meander

Consider

Dissuade

Correct answer:

Consider

Explanation:

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 #1699 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

GROVEL

Possible Answers:

Appoint

Beg

Declare

Drink

Sprint

Correct answer:

Beg

Explanation:

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 #1700 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

CONCILIATE

Possible Answers:

Applaud

Replicate

Appease

Reprimand

Apprehend

Correct answer:

Appease

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Confide

Connive

Confer

Confine

Confirm

Correct answer:

Confirm

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Enthrall

Shout

Wave

Engage

Vilify

Correct answer:

Wave

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Stymie

Trick

Argue

Cajole

Persist

Correct answer:

Trick

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Chant

Give up

Bungle

Refute

Ponder

Correct answer:

Give up

Explanation:

"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.

Example Question #115 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

ANNUL

Possible Answers:

Haul

Operate

Laud

Castigate

Invalidate

Correct answer:

Invalidate

Explanation:

The verb "annul" means to make or declare something to be invalid, to invalidate, to null and void, to disallow. Additionally, "haul" means carry, transport cargo; "laud" means enthusiastically praise; "operate" means use, drive; "castigate" means yell at, punish.

Example Question #116 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

GRAPPLE

Possible Answers:

Assist

Attend

Inquire

Wrestle

Establish

Correct answer:

Wrestle

Explanation:

The verb "grapple" means to struggle with, to wrestle, to fight. Additionally, "assist" means help; "establish" means set up; "attend" means go to; "inquire" means ask about.

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