SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Verbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #2023 : Identifying Synonyms

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

APPEASE. 

Possible Answers:

Atrophy

Jaunty 

Pacify 

Idolize 

Secede

Correct answer:

Pacify 

Explanation:

“Appease” means to calm someone or make something better, so the correct answer is “pacify,” which means to bring peace and calm. For clarification, secede means to break away; idolize means worship; atrophy refers to the wasting away of some part of the body, like muscle; jaunty means cheerful.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Verbs About Emotional Changes

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

Assuage

Possible Answers:

Surrender

Bask

Rectify

Fool

Relieve

Correct answer:

Relieve

Explanation:

To "assuage" is to relieve, to soothe, or to make less severe.

Example Question #2024 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms

Abhor

Possible Answers:

Hate

Support

Terminate

Differentiate

Abolish

Correct answer:

Hate

Explanation:

"Abhor" means to hate. Abolish and terminate means to end and differentiate means to distinguish.

Example Question #2031 : Identifying Synonyms

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

Revel

Possible Answers:

to enjoy

to examine

to fetter

to mimic

to compliment

Correct answer:

to enjoy

Explanation:

"Revel" means to enjoy or party; to compliment means to praise someone; to fetter means to restrain; to mimic means to copy; and to examine means to look carefully.

Example Question #2032 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VEX

Possible Answers:

Derive

Dissipate

Irritate

Avert

Ridicule

Correct answer:

Irritate

Explanation:

"Vex" means to irritate. "Derive" means to obtain or acquire something. "Dissipate" means to disperse. "Avert" means to turn away or avoid. "Ridicule" means to mock or to laugh at.

Example Question #2033 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FLABBERGAST

Possible Answers:

Align

Concentrate

Renovate

Construct

Surprise

Correct answer:

Surprise

Explanation:

"Flabbergast" means astonish or surprise, so "surprise" is the correct answer. "Concentrate" means focus or pay close attention to. "Construct" means build or erect. "Align" means line up or put in order. "Renovate" means restore or refurbish.

Example Question #2034 : Identifying Synonyms

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

LAMENT

Possible Answers:

to extinguish

to mourn

to revolve

to endorse

to prod

Correct answer:

to mourn

Explanation:

"Lament" means to mourn or to express sorrow or grief. "Revolve" means to orbit or to circle. "Prod" means to poke. "Extinguish" means to put out something, usually a fire. "Endorse" means to support or approve.

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Verbs About Emotional Changes

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

DETEST

Possible Answers:

Hate

Expose

Alter

Speed up

Neutralize

Correct answer:

Hate

Explanation:

"Detest" means to hate or strongly dislike. "Expose" means to disclose or reveal something unknown or hidden. "Speed up" means to travel or move faster. "Alter" means to modify or to change. "Neutralize" means to offset or make ineffective.

Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Verbs About Emotional Changes

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

LOATHE

Possible Answers:

Exceed

Tolerate

Detest

Abbreviate

Congratulate

Correct answer:

Detest

Explanation:

"Loathe" means to detest or to hate. "Congratulate" means to celebrate or honor a person for his achievements or success. "Exceed" means to go over the limit or some measure. "Tolerate" means to allow or to accept. "Abbreviate" means to shorten or reduce.

Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Verbs About Emotional Changes

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

PIQUE

Possible Answers:

Poke

Please

Excite

Peek

Pick

Correct answer:

Excite

Explanation:

The word "pique" means to excite emotion, especially irritation or annoyance. "Excite," which means to stir up emotion, is the best answer because it is closest in meaning to the word "pique." Considering the other choices, "please" means to act to the satifaction of, "peek" (pronounced the same way as "pique") means to glance quickly, "pick" means to choose, and "poke" means to prod or push with something narrow.

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