SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1871 : Synonyms

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

BESMIRCH

Possible Answers:

Dishonor

Misunderstand

Terrify

Ordain

Recuperate

Correct answer:

Dishonor

Explanation:

To "besmirch" is to soil or dishonor.

Example Question #1871 : Synonyms

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

ABNEGATE

Possible Answers:

Bald

Work

Celebrate

Renounce

Pressure

Correct answer:

Renounce

Explanation:

To "abnegate" is to deny oneself something (such as a right or convenience), or to renounce something.  

Example Question #1872 : Synonyms

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

SCRUTINIZE

Possible Answers:

Threaten

Examine

Galvanize

Close

Polish

Correct answer:

Examine

Explanation:

To "scrutinize" is to examine with careful attention.

Example Question #1873 : Synonyms

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

PERSECUTE

Possible Answers:

Harass

Gallop

Quantify

Sleep

Surrender

Correct answer:

Harass

Explanation:

To "persecute" is to harass or oppress.

Example Question #1873 : Synonyms

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

PRATTLE

Possible Answers:

Babble

Endorse

Radiate

Earn

Pervade

Correct answer:

Babble

Explanation:

To "prattle" is to talk in a foolish or simple-minded way. The best answer choice is "babble."

Example Question #1874 : Synonyms

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

PROMULGATE

Possible Answers:

Prevent

Sever

Declare

Morph

Induce

Correct answer:

Declare

Explanation:

To "promulgate" is to make known publicly. The best answer choice is "declare."

Example Question #1875 : Synonyms

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

DISCOMFIT

Possible Answers:

Behave

Educate

Neutralize

Confuse

Validate

Correct answer:

Confuse

Explanation:

To "discomfit" is to confuse, embarrass, or frustrate the plans of.

Example Question #1877 : Synonyms

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

ABROGATE

Possible Answers:

Watch

Mobilize

Theorize

Abolish

Decay

Correct answer:

Abolish

Explanation:

To "abrogate" is to formally or officially abolish.

Example Question #1876 : Synonyms

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

ADJURE

Possible Answers:

Try

Strike

Command

Excuse

Loathe

Correct answer:

Command

Explanation:

To "adjure" is to earnestly urge or command someone to do something.

Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

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

DISABUSE

Possible Answers:

Medicate

Correct

Converse

Tear

Abet

Correct answer:

Correct

Explanation:

To "disabuse" is to free someone from deception or error. The best answer choice "correct."  

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