All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANTAGONIZE
Oppose
Calibrate
Order
Persuade
Delay
Oppose
To "antagonize" is to dispute with, oppose, or irritate.
Example Question #1871 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BESMIRCH
Dishonor
Misunderstand
Terrify
Ordain
Recuperate
Dishonor
To "besmirch" is to soil or dishonor.
Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABNEGATE
Renounce
Celebrate
Pressure
Bald
Work
Renounce
To "abnegate" is to deny oneself something (such as a right or convenience), or to renounce something.
Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCRUTINIZE
Close
Galvanize
Examine
Polish
Threaten
Examine
To "scrutinize" is to examine with careful attention.
Example Question #1873 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERSECUTE
Harass
Gallop
Quantify
Sleep
Surrender
Harass
To "persecute" is to harass or oppress.
Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRATTLE
Babble
Earn
Pervade
Radiate
Endorse
Babble
To "prattle" is to talk in a foolish or simple-minded way. The best answer choice is "babble."
Example Question #115 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROMULGATE
Sever
Induce
Prevent
Morph
Declare
Declare
To "promulgate" is to make known publicly. The best answer choice is "declare."
Example Question #116 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISCOMFIT
Behave
Neutralize
Validate
Confuse
Educate
Confuse
To "discomfit" is to confuse, embarrass, or frustrate the plans of.
Example Question #1877 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABROGATE
Watch
Mobilize
Theorize
Abolish
Decay
Abolish
To "abrogate" is to formally or officially abolish.
Example Question #117 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADJURE
Command
Try
Strike
Loathe
Excuse
Command
To "adjure" is to earnestly urge or command someone to do something.