SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #1861 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DISPARAGE

Possible Answers:

Waste

Scatter

Frighten

Insult

Separate

Correct answer:

Insult

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Rebuke 

Assist 

Nourish 

Provide 

Support 

Correct answer:

Rebuke 

Explanation:

“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

Possible Answers:

Slide

Conquer

Prattle

Balloon

March

Correct answer:

Prattle

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Generate

Normalize

Substantiate

Adhere

Strike down

Correct answer:

Substantiate

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Adhere

Report

Transport

Accredit

Bind

Correct answer:

Accredit

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Clarify

Downgrade

Honor

Beautify

Misuse

Correct answer:

Honor

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Apologize

Stretch

Avoid

Instruct

Deceive

Correct answer:

Instruct

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Dismiss

Accuse

Outline

Collaborate

Pile

Correct answer:

Accuse

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Apprehend

Survey

Reflect

Curse

Eliminate

Correct answer:

Reflect

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Order

Delay

Persuade

Oppose

Calibrate

Correct answer:

Oppose

Explanation:

To "antagonize" is to dispute with, oppose, or irritate.

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