SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1829 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BESMIRCH

Possible Answers:

Dishonor

Terrify

Recuperate

Ordain

Misunderstand

Correct answer:

Dishonor

Explanation:

To "besmirch" is to soil or dishonor.

Example Question #1830 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ABNEGATE

Possible Answers:

Pressure

Bald

Work

Renounce

Celebrate

Correct answer:

Renounce

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1831 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SCRUTINIZE

Possible Answers:

Polish

Galvanize

Close

Threaten

Examine

Correct answer:

Examine

Explanation:

To "scrutinize" is to examine with careful attention.

Example Question #1832 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PERSECUTE

Possible Answers:

Quantify

Sleep

Gallop

Harass

Surrender

Correct answer:

Harass

Explanation:

To "persecute" is to harass or oppress.

Example Question #1833 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PRATTLE

Possible Answers:

Radiate

Pervade

Babble

Earn

Endorse

Correct answer:

Babble

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1834 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PROMULGATE

Possible Answers:

Morph

Declare

Prevent

Sever

Induce

Correct answer:

Declare

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1835 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DISCOMFIT

Possible Answers:

Educate

Confuse

Validate

Behave

Neutralize

Correct answer:

Confuse

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1836 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ABROGATE

Possible Answers:

Watch

Decay

Theorize

Abolish

Mobilize

Correct answer:

Abolish

Explanation:

To "abrogate" is to formally or officially abolish.

Example Question #1837 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ADJURE

Possible Answers:

Command

Excuse

Try

Loathe

Strike

Correct answer:

Command

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1838 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DISABUSE

Possible Answers:

Correct

Converse

Abet

Medicate

Tear

Correct answer:

Correct

Explanation:

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

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