All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #322 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AGONIZE
Laud
Gargle
Perpetrate
Depict
Worry
Worry
"Agonize" means to worry greatly about something and is ofted used in the phrase "to agonize over" something. So, "worry" is the correct answer. "Perpetrate" means to commit or carry out a crime. "Laud" means to applaud or to praise. "Depict" means to show or demonstrate. "Gargle" means to clean or wash one's throat or mouth with a liquid substance.
Example Question #323 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ASSUAGE
Atone
Enervate
Relieve
Amass
Narrate
Relieve
"Assuage" means to "relieve" or to ease. "Amass" means to gather or to collect. "Atone" means to apologize or make amends for. "Enervate" means to weaken or to cause to lose energy. "Narrate" means to tell a story.
Example Question #322 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEPLORE
Abhor
Inundate
Shrink
Demote
Wreck
Abhor
"Deplore" means "abhor," or to strongly hate or detest. "Demote" means to downgrade or move downwards in position. "Wreck" means to ruin or destroy. "Inundate" means to flood or overwhelm. "Shrink" means to make smaller.
Example Question #323 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABHOR
Forgive
Commend
Improve
Detest
Ignore
Detest
If you “abhor” something than you strongly disapprove or reject it. Of the five answer choices only “detest” matches this definition. Detest means to hate or strongly reject something.
Example Question #324 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PIQUE
Possess
Embroider
Explain
Pacify
Provoke
Provoke
“Pique” is generally used in the phrase “to pique someone’s interest,” which means to provoke interest. The correct answer is “provoke.” For clarification, "embroider" means to decorate with needlework; "possess" means own; and "pacify" means to make calm.
Example Question #327 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RELISH
Overabundance
Indecision
Delight
Indifference
Despair
Delight
"Relish" means enjoyment, or "delight."
Example Question #328 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VEX
Irritate
Defeat
Complain
Exceed
Curse
Irritate
"Vex" means to annoy or irritate, so "irritate" is the correct answer.
Example Question #325 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAUNT
Reform
Choke
Collide
Run
Disturb
Disturb
"Haunt" means for something to be constantly on your mind, disturbing you, so "disturb" is the correct answer.
Example Question #326 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DAUNT
Compliment
Provoke
Intimidate
Humiliate
Flaunt
Intimidate
"Daunt" means to make someone feel apprehensive, or to intimidate.
Example Question #331 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLACATE
Imply
Conciliate
Quench
Pursue
Heed
Conciliate
Since to placate someone means to soothe or appease him or her, we're looking for a verb that means to appease or to soothe. While "quench" does mean to appease thirst, it does not refer to people and is thus not a synonym of "placate." "Conciliate," on the other hand, means stop someone or something from being angry or discontented; "to placate, appease, or pacify," it is the best answer choice.
All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
