All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1861 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISPARAGE
Waste
Scatter
Frighten
Insult
Separate
Insult
To "disparage" someone or something is to speak badly of it, insult it, or put it down.
Example Question #1862 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADMONISH
Rebuke
Assist
Nourish
Provide
Support
Rebuke
“Admonish” is a transitive verb that means to rebuke somebody mildly, but earnestly. “Support” and “assist” are antonyms.
Example Question #1863 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BABBLE
Slide
Conquer
Prattle
Balloon
March
Prattle
Babble means to talk quickly and incomprehensibly, or to prattle
Example Question #1864 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VERIFY
Generate
Normalize
Substantiate
Adhere
Strike down
Substantiate
Verify means to confirm or substantiate a claim.
Example Question #1865 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ATTRIBUTE
Adhere
Report
Transport
Accredit
Bind
Accredit
Attribute means to regard something as being caused by something/someone, or to accredit it to something/someone.
Example Question #1866 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VENERATE
Clarify
Downgrade
Honor
Beautify
Misuse
Honor
"To venerate" is to honor or treat with reverence.
Example Question #1867 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EDIFY
Apologize
Stretch
Avoid
Instruct
Deceive
Instruct
To "edify" is to instruct or to enlighten.
Example Question #1867 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDICT
Dismiss
Accuse
Outline
Collaborate
Pile
Accuse
To "indict" someone is to formally accuse him or her of a crime.
Example Question #1868 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELIBERATE
Apprehend
Survey
Reflect
Curse
Eliminate
Reflect
To "deliberate" is to reflect or think carefully about.
Example Question #1869 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANTAGONIZE
Order
Delay
Persuade
Oppose
Calibrate
Oppose
To "antagonize" is to dispute with, oppose, or irritate.
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