All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #813 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Obligate
to advise
to object
to suggest
to require
to demand
to require
"Obligate" means to require.
Example Question #814 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
ASSUAGE
Joy
Calm
Irritate
Sadness
Emotion
Calm
"Assuage" means to calm or to satisfy.
Example Question #815 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
DERIDE
Discuss
Praise
Redact
Stand Still
Mock
Mock
"Deride" means to mock or laugh at. The root "rid-" means to laugh and is found in other words such as ridicule.
Words you may not know:
- "Redact" can mean to edit when referring to a written document, or to censor. It has the prefix "re-" in it, which means again.
Example Question #816 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
EXCLUDE
Extol
Approve
Prevent
Tacit
Gather
Prevent
"Exclude" means to expel or shut out from consideration. It has the root "ex-" in it that means from or out of. A synonym of "exclude" is "prevent."
Words you may not know:
- "Extol" means to praise.
- "Tacit" means silent; unspoken; implied.
Example Question #811 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COMPEL
Diminish
Portray
Nonsense
Force
Allude
Force
To “compel” someone means to force someone to do something, so the correct answer is “force.” For clarification, "diminish" means to make smaller, "allude" means to hint at something, "portray" means to show, and "nonsense" is defined as something that makes no sense.
Example Question #818 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
JEST
Provoke
Tighten
Gather
Joke
Judge
Joke
To “jest” means to joke around, so "joke" is the correct answer. For clarification, "provoke" means to cause something to happen or to elicit a response.
Example Question #819 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MUTTER
Please
Scream
Contradict
Murmur
Betray
Murmur
"Mutter" is a verb that means whisper or murmur, so "murmur" is the correct answer.
Example Question #831 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ASSESS
Evaluate
Wonder
Imagine
Journey
Escapade
Evaluate
To assess means to evaluate or critique. For clarification, an escapade is a bold adventure.
Example Question #821 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EMULATE
Penitent
Copy
Demand
Absolve
Imagine
Copy
To "emulate" something means to copy it. For clarification, "absolve" means to remove blame; "penitent" describes someone who is contrite and remorseful and desires forgiveness or absolution.
Example Question #822 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DECREE
Delight
Deplore
Support
Obstinate
Order
Order
A "decree" is an order or law issued by an authoritative body. For clarification, "deplore" means hate; "obstinate" means stubborn.
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