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Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs About Emotional Changes
Which word is a synonym for the word concerned?
Julie was concerned with her grade on the math test.
happy
worried
None of the other answer choices
thrilled
excited
worried
The word worried can replace concern to maintain a similar meaning.Â
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Verbs About Emotional Changes
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
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ASTONISH
PunishÂ
DemandÂ
ManageÂ
SurpriseÂ
Susceptible
SurpriseÂ
"Astonish" means to surprise, so "surprise" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "astonish": "demand" means to ask for something forcefully; "susceptible" means in danger; "manage" means direct a group or endure; and "punish" means discipline for breaking rules or behaving badly.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Verbs About Emotional Changes
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ASSUAGE
CalmÂ
Zoom
DepictÂ
Demand
EmboldenÂ
CalmÂ
"Assuage" means to calm someone or something down, so "calm," which when used as a verb means make calm, is the correct answer. To help you, "depict" means to show, "embolden" means to make brave, "demand" means forcefully ask for something, and "zoom" means to travel at a very fast speed.
Example Question #148 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LOATHE
Despise
Clarify
Adore
Study
Despise
The answer is "despise." "Despise" and "loathe" are verbs that mean dislike strongly, such as in the sentence, "He despises people who bully others."
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Verbs About Emotional Changes
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SEDATE
ListenÂ
ScoldÂ
AdmitÂ
DenyÂ
Settle downÂ
Settle downÂ
To "sedate" something means to use medicine to make it sleep, to calm it, or settle it down. So, "settle down" is the correct answer. To help you, "scold" means reprimand, and "deny" means refuse to accept something.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Verbs About Emotional Changes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRIMACE
ScowlÂ
Whisper
Grin
DemandÂ
ChuckleÂ
ScowlÂ
To “grimace” is to express sadness or anger or pain with your face, and as such, it is closest in meaning to “scowl,” which means frown to convey great sadness or anger. To provide further help, to “chuckle” is to laugh quietly; to "grin" is to smile broadly, to "whisper" is to speak in a low, quiet voice so as not to be heard, and to “demand” is to tell someone they have to do something as if they don't have a choice.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Verbs About Emotional Changes
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUCCUMB
Hide underÂ
Give in
Walk aboutÂ
Turn aroundÂ
Go over
Give in
"Succumb" means to yield to overpowering strength, force, appeal, or desire. If you “succumb” to something, you give in to it, or you yield to it. A common expression is to “succumb to temptation.”
Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Verbs About Emotional Changes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AGGRAVATE
IrritateÂ
ObjectÂ
ConveyÂ
Differ
ArgueÂ
IrritateÂ
To "aggravate" a person means to irritate or to annoy him or her. To aggravate a problem means to make it worse. So, the correct answer is "irritate." None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "aggravate": "object," when used as a verb, means interrupt to disagree, and is used this way in courts of law; "differ" means to be different from; "argue" means to talk about a disagreement heatedly; and "convey" means transport when referring to a physical object, or impart when referring to an idea.
Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Verbs About Emotional Changes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASTONISH
Deflect
Reject
Reform
Surprise
Decimate
Surprise
"Surprise" means amaze or "astonish," so "astonish" is the correct answer.
Example Question #9 : Synonyms: Verbs About Emotional Changes
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DREAD
Fear
Anticipation
Welcome
Sadness
Fear
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