SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #883 : Hspt Verbal Skills

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

CHORTLE

Possible Answers:

Preserve

Understand

Deflate

Pen

Laugh

Correct answer:

Laugh

Explanation:

"Chortle" means to chuckle gleefully, so "laugh" is the correct answer because it is the closest synonym amongst the given answer choices.

Example Question #1751 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CADGE

Possible Answers:

Shine

Benefit

Kill

Beg

Pour

Correct answer:

Beg

Explanation:

To "cadge" is to beg for something or obtain something by imposing on another's generosity, so "beg" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "cadge."

Example Question #1752 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ARROGATE

Possible Answers:

Gasp

Measure

Claim

Wound

Surrender

Correct answer:

Claim

Explanation:

"Arrogate" is a verb that means to take or claim something without justification, so "claim" is the correct answer becuase it is closest in meaning to "arrogate."

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

DENOTE

Possible Answers:

Prescribe

Expound

Criticize

Indicate

Uncover

Correct answer:

Indicate

Explanation:

"Denote" means to be a sign of, or to indicate.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

CAJOLE

Possible Answers:

Injure

Conciliate

Rejuvinate

Celebrate

Persuade

Correct answer:

Persuade

Explanation:

"Cajole" means to persuade using coaxing and flattery.

Example Question #1753 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SURMISE

Possible Answers:

Suppress

Guess

Dictate

Expand

Mislead

Correct answer:

Guess

Explanation:

"Surmise" means to guess. "Mislead" means to decieve in order to lie. "Suppress" means forcibly put to an end. "Dictate" means to order or command. "Expand" means to maker wider or bigger.

Example Question #1754 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ABDICATE

Possible Answers:

Ascend

Resign

Portray

Display

Execute

Correct answer:

Resign

Explanation:

"Abdicate" means to resign or to step down from a throne. "Ascend" means to climb or go upwards. "Execute" means to carry out. "Display" means to show or exhibit. "Portray" means to show or depict something.

Example Question #1755 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FOREBODE

Possible Answers:

Abandon

Warn

Chill

Attest

Impede

Correct answer:

Warn

Explanation:

"Forebode" means to warn of. "Abandon" means to leave or give up on. "Impede" means to delay or block. "Attest" means to provide clear evidence of the truth of something. "Chill" means to make colder

Example Question #1756 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SIMPER

Possible Answers:

Participate

Smile

Characterize

Develop

Simplify

Correct answer:

Smile

Explanation:

"Simper" means to smirk or to smile. "Simplify" means to make easier or clearer. "Characterize" means to describe the features of something or someone. "Develop" means to grow or expand. "Participate" means to take part in.

Example Question #1757 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VILIFY

Possible Answers:

Disparage

Praise

Hinder

Pillage

Express

Correct answer:

Disparage

Explanation:

"Vilify" means to disparage. "Praise" is an antonym of "vilify"; it means to show approval or admiration for. "Pillage" means to steal or loot. "Hinder" means to impede or halt. "Express" means to communicate.

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