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Example Question #1911 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABJURE
Portray
Ponder
Personify
Apprehend
Renounce
Renounce
The verb "abjure" means to formally renounce something previously important, to reject, to disavow. Additionally, "portray" means depict, show, represent as; "apprehend" means catch, arrest; "ponder" means think deeply about; "personify" means represent in human form.
Example Question #1912 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BANTER
Honor
Amuse
Tease
Isolate
Offend
Tease
The verb "banter" means to playfully tease (usually among friends).
Example Question #1913 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GALVANIZE
Disgust
Oust
Eradicate
Motivate
Inoculate
Motivate
The verb "galvanize" means to motivate, to inspire someone to action, to impel someone into action. Additionally, "oust" means to forcibly remove from power; "eradicate" means completely destroy, get rid of; "inoculate" means vaccinate, provide protection from a disease.
Example Question #1914 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CIRCULATE
Solicit
Shock
Sojourn
Suspend
Spread
Spread
The verb "circulate" means to move through or to cause to flow through. It can also mean to pass an idea or item from one person to another, to "spread" something around. Additionally, "suspend" means pause, halt; "sojourn" means stay temporarily; "solicit" means ask for, request, seek help from.
Example Question #1915 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIGRESS
Adulterate
Waive
Convene
Stray
Embezzle
Stray
The verb "digress" means to deviate, to stray from the main point and become distracted by something else. Additionally, "convene" means meet up; "adulterate" means make impure, make contaminated; "waive" means give up, relinquish rights or control; "embezzle" means steal from a business that you work for.
Example Question #1916 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ILLUSTRATE
Teach
Leap
Contend
Wander
Show
Show
The verb "illustrate" is most commonly used to mean draw, paint. It also has an important secondary meaning - to show, to demonstrate, to show how something is done or what something means.
Example Question #1917 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EQUIVOCATE
Curate
Quiver
Prevaricate
Summarize
Bloviate
Prevaricate
To "equivocate" and to "prevaricate" both mean to deceive through misleading and often wordy speech. To "quiver" is to tremble, and to "curate" is to gather together exhibits as for an art gallery. To "bloviate" is to talk in an overblown, pompous way. To "summarize" is to create a summary.
Example Question #1918 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUBSTANTIATE
Effect
Grouse
Barter
Gripe
Verify
Verify
To "substantiate" something is to verify the truth of it. To "barter" is to trade, and to "grouse" and to "gripe" are both to complain in a whiny way. To "effect" a change or a certain act is to bring it about.
Example Question #1919 : Synonyms
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CONSPIRE
Carouse
Fortify
Elucidate
Enervate
Plot
Plot
To "conspire" is to connive or "plot" with someone. To "fortify" something is to strengthen it, whereas to "enervate" something is to weaken it. "Elucidate" is a synonym for "clarify." To "carouse" is to celebrate and be merry in a rowdy, usually drunken manner.
Example Question #2675 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DECODE
Decipher
Officiate
Caterwaul
Disapear
Mingle
Decipher
To "decipher" something, be it a complex riddle or a simple remark, is to "decode" that thing. To "caterwaul" is to yowl or cry. To "officiate" is to preside over, and the verb is usually applied to ceremonies such as marriage. To "mingle" is to mix and blend.
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