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
Delay
Calibrate
Oppose
Order
Persuade
Oppose
To "antagonize" is to dispute with, oppose, or irritate.
Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BESMIRCH
Recuperate
Terrify
Dishonor
Misunderstand
Ordain
Dishonor
To "besmirch" is to soil or dishonor.
Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABNEGATE
Bald
Celebrate
Work
Pressure
Renounce
Renounce
To "abnegate" is to deny oneself something (such as a right or convenience), or to renounce something.
Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCRUTINIZE
Threaten
Close
Galvanize
Examine
Polish
Examine
To "scrutinize" is to examine with careful attention.
Example Question #115 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERSECUTE
Harass
Surrender
Sleep
Quantify
Gallop
Harass
To "persecute" is to harass or oppress.
Example Question #116 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRATTLE
Earn
Endorse
Pervade
Radiate
Babble
Babble
To "prattle" is to talk in a foolish or simple-minded way. The best answer choice is "babble."
Example Question #117 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROMULGATE
Morph
Prevent
Declare
Induce
Sever
Declare
To "promulgate" is to make known publicly. The best answer choice is "declare."
Example Question #118 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISCOMFIT
Neutralize
Confuse
Educate
Validate
Behave
Confuse
To "discomfit" is to confuse, embarrass, or frustrate the plans of.
Example Question #119 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABROGATE
Theorize
Mobilize
Decay
Watch
Abolish
Abolish
To "abrogate" is to formally or officially abolish.
Example Question #120 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADJURE
Loathe
Command
Excuse
Try
Strike
Command
To "adjure" is to earnestly urge or command someone to do something.
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