All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANTAGONIZE
Calibrate
Persuade
Oppose
Delay
Order
Oppose
To "antagonize" is to dispute with, oppose, or irritate.
Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BESMIRCH
Ordain
Recuperate
Terrify
Misunderstand
Dishonor
Dishonor
To "besmirch" is to soil or dishonor.
Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABNEGATE
Bald
Celebrate
Pressure
Renounce
Work
Renounce
To "abnegate" is to deny oneself something (such as a right or convenience), or to renounce something.
Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCRUTINIZE
Threaten
Close
Galvanize
Polish
Examine
Examine
To "scrutinize" is to examine with careful attention.
Example Question #115 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERSECUTE
Surrender
Gallop
Harass
Quantify
Sleep
Harass
To "persecute" is to harass or oppress.
Example Question #116 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRATTLE
Babble
Endorse
Earn
Pervade
Radiate
Babble
To "prattle" is to talk in a foolish or simple-minded way. The best answer choice is "babble."
Example Question #117 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROMULGATE
Sever
Prevent
Declare
Induce
Morph
Declare
To "promulgate" is to make known publicly. The best answer choice is "declare."
Example Question #118 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISCOMFIT
Validate
Confuse
Behave
Educate
Neutralize
Confuse
To "discomfit" is to confuse, embarrass, or frustrate the plans of.
Example Question #119 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABROGATE
Decay
Abolish
Mobilize
Theorize
Watch
Abolish
To "abrogate" is to formally or officially abolish.
Example Question #120 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADJURE
Excuse
Strike
Try
Command
Loathe
Command
To "adjure" is to earnestly urge or command someone to do something.
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