All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #324 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEPLORE
Shrink
Wreck
Demote
Abhor
Inundate
Abhor
"Deplore" means "abhor," or to strongly hate or detest. "Demote" means to downgrade or move downwards in position. "Wreck" means to ruin or destroy. "Inundate" means to flood or overwhelm. "Shrink" means to make smaller.
Example Question #325 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABHOR
Detest
Ignore
Improve
Commend
Forgive
Detest
If you “abhor” something than you strongly disapprove or reject it. Of the five answer choices only “detest” matches this definition. Detest means to hate or strongly reject something.
Example Question #326 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PIQUE
Pacify
Possess
Embroider
Provoke
Explain
Provoke
“Pique” is generally used in the phrase “to pique someone’s interest,” which means to provoke interest. The correct answer is “provoke.” For clarification, "embroider" means to decorate with needlework; "possess" means own; and "pacify" means to make calm.
Example Question #327 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RELISH
Delight
Indecision
Indifference
Despair
Overabundance
Delight
"Relish" means enjoyment, or "delight."
Example Question #328 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VEX
Irritate
Curse
Complain
Exceed
Defeat
Irritate
"Vex" means to annoy or irritate, so "irritate" is the correct answer.
Example Question #329 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAUNT
Disturb
Reform
Choke
Collide
Run
Disturb
"Haunt" means for something to be constantly on your mind, disturbing you, so "disturb" is the correct answer.
Example Question #330 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DAUNT
Flaunt
Humiliate
Provoke
Intimidate
Compliment
Intimidate
"Daunt" means to make someone feel apprehensive, or to intimidate.
Example Question #2841 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLACATE
Imply
Pursue
Heed
Quench
Conciliate
Conciliate
Since to placate someone means to soothe or appease him or her, we're looking for a verb that means to appease or to soothe. While "quench" does mean to appease thirst, it does not refer to people and is thus not a synonym of "placate." "Conciliate," on the other hand, means stop someone or something from being angry or discontented; "to placate, appease, or pacify," it is the best answer choice.
Example Question #2842 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLACATE
Urge
Conciliate
Assist
Antagonize
Implore
Conciliate
“Placate” means to calm down, and is therefore most similar in meaning to conciliate, which means to make peace, to bring calm. For clarification, implore and urge are synonyms; antagonize is loosely an antonym of placate and conciliate.
Example Question #2843 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLACATE
Plaster
Calm
Wash
Overwhelm
Master
Calm
"Placate" means to soothe or remove anxiety. (Example: "The mailman tried to placate the angry dog by offering him dog treats.") Thus, the verb "calm" is close in meaning and is therefore the best synonym.
All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
