Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, and Understanding - SSAT Middle Level Verbal
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MUTTER
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MUTTER
"Mutter" is a verb that means whisper or murmur, so "murmur" is the correct answer.
"Mutter" is a verb that means whisper or murmur, so "murmur" is the correct answer.
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Presume
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Presume
"Presume" means to assume.
"Presume" means to assume.
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Oppress
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Oppress
"Oppress" means to tyrannize or rule with an iron fist.
"Oppress" means to tyrannize or rule with an iron fist.
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SCRUTINIZE
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SCRUTINIZE
"Scrutinize" means inspect or examine in detail, so "inspect" is the correct answer.
"Scrutinize" means inspect or examine in detail, so "inspect" is the correct answer.
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CAPTIVATE
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CAPTIVATE
Captivate means to charm.
Captivate means to charm.
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DIVULGE
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DIVULGE
"Divulge" is a verb that means make something secret known. Of the given answer choices, "reveal" has the closest meaning.
"Divulge" is a verb that means make something secret known. Of the given answer choices, "reveal" has the closest meaning.
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JEST
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JEST
To "jest" means to joke, and a "jest" is a joke, so "joke" is the correct answer.
To "jest" means to joke, and a "jest" is a joke, so "joke" is the correct answer.
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CONCEDE
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CONCEDE
Concede means to give in.
Concede means to give in.
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LAUD
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LAUD
Laud means to praise.
Laud means to praise.
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A synonym of "endorse" is
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A synonym of "endorse" is .
"Endorse" is a verb that means "to publicly or officially say that you support or approve of someone or something," so we need to pick out another word that means something like "support." While "oppose" and "espouse" may look and sound somewhat alike, "oppose" means "to disagree with or disapprove of something or someone," so it is an antonym of "endorse" and not the correct answer. "Espouse," on the other hand, is a verb that can mean either "to marry" or "to express support for a cause or belief." Because "espouse" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "endorse," it is the correct answer.
"Endorse" is a verb that means "to publicly or officially say that you support or approve of someone or something," so we need to pick out another word that means something like "support." While "oppose" and "espouse" may look and sound somewhat alike, "oppose" means "to disagree with or disapprove of something or someone," so it is an antonym of "endorse" and not the correct answer. "Espouse," on the other hand, is a verb that can mean either "to marry" or "to express support for a cause or belief." Because "espouse" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "endorse," it is the correct answer.
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Assure
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Assure
"Assure" means to guarantee.
"Assure" means to guarantee.
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A synonym of "allude" is
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A synonym of "allude" is .
"Allude" is a verb that means "to make an indirect reference to," so we need to pick an answer that means "reference indirectly." "Cite from" and "Refer to directly" may both seem like correct answers, but they involve direct references, whereas "allude" specifically involves indirect references. The only answer choice that specifically involves indirect references is "refer to indirectly," so "refer to indirectly" is the correct answer.
"Allude" is a verb that means "to make an indirect reference to," so we need to pick an answer that means "reference indirectly." "Cite from" and "Refer to directly" may both seem like correct answers, but they involve direct references, whereas "allude" specifically involves indirect references. The only answer choice that specifically involves indirect references is "refer to indirectly," so "refer to indirectly" is the correct answer.
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A synonym of "dispute" is
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A synonym of "dispute" is .
Since "dispute" means "disagreement, argument, or verbal controversy," we need to pick out another answer choice that also means "disagreement." While "competition" and "debate" might both look like potentially correct answers, "competition" means "the act or process of trying to win something that someone else is trying to win," whereas "debate" means "a discussion between people in which they express different opinions about something." Since both "dispute" and "debate" mean "disagreement," "debate" is the correct answer.
Since "dispute" means "disagreement, argument, or verbal controversy," we need to pick out another answer choice that also means "disagreement." While "competition" and "debate" might both look like potentially correct answers, "competition" means "the act or process of trying to win something that someone else is trying to win," whereas "debate" means "a discussion between people in which they express different opinions about something." Since both "dispute" and "debate" mean "disagreement," "debate" is the correct answer.
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CONCEDE
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CONCEDE
"Concede" is a verb that means " admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it," or "surrender or yield something one possesses" when referring to the object conceded. So, we need to pick out another verb that means something like "admit." Since "acknowledge" means " accept or admit the existence or truth of," "acknowledge" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "concede" and the correct answer.
"Concede" is a verb that means " admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it," or "surrender or yield something one possesses" when referring to the object conceded. So, we need to pick out another verb that means something like "admit." Since "acknowledge" means " accept or admit the existence or truth of," "acknowledge" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "concede" and the correct answer.
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A synonym of "imply" is . . .
A synonym of "imply" is . . .
"Imply" is a verb meaning "strongly suggest the truth or existence of something not expressly stated," or "suggest something as a logical consequence" when used to refer to facts or occurences. So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "strongly suggest something unstated." While "suggested" may look like the correct answer, "suggested" is not an infinitive verb, but an adjective or a verb conjugated for the past tense, so "suggested" cannot be the correct answer. "Intimate," however, can be used as a verb meaning "imply or hint," or "state or make known." Because "intimate" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "imply," "intimate" is the correct answer.
"Imply" is a verb meaning "strongly suggest the truth or existence of something not expressly stated," or "suggest something as a logical consequence" when used to refer to facts or occurences. So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "strongly suggest something unstated." While "suggested" may look like the correct answer, "suggested" is not an infinitive verb, but an adjective or a verb conjugated for the past tense, so "suggested" cannot be the correct answer. "Intimate," however, can be used as a verb meaning "imply or hint," or "state or make known." Because "intimate" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "imply," "intimate" is the correct answer.
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SOLICIT
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SOLICIT
"Solicit" is a verb that means "ask for or try to obtain something from someone." So, we need to pick out another word that means something like "ask for." While "command" might look like a good answer, as a verb, "command" means "give an authoritative order," so "command" doesn't mean the same thing as "solicit" and is not the correct answer. "Request," however, means "politely or formally ask for," and since "request" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "solicit," "request" is the correct answer.
"Solicit" is a verb that means "ask for or try to obtain something from someone." So, we need to pick out another word that means something like "ask for." While "command" might look like a good answer, as a verb, "command" means "give an authoritative order," so "command" doesn't mean the same thing as "solicit" and is not the correct answer. "Request," however, means "politely or formally ask for," and since "request" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "solicit," "request" is the correct answer.
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ATONE
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ATONE
"Atone" means serve a punishment for or take other actions to formally apologize for some crime or wrong, so "apologize" is the correct answer.
"Atone" means serve a punishment for or take other actions to formally apologize for some crime or wrong, so "apologize" is the correct answer.
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REITERATE
REITERATE
"Reiterate" means to repeat, as in something said.
"Reiterate" means to repeat, as in something said.
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LAUD
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LAUD
"Laud" most nearly means praise, as in "The graduate was lauded for his tremendous academic achievements."
"Laud" most nearly means praise, as in "The graduate was lauded for his tremendous academic achievements."
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A synonym of "decry" is
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A synonym of "decry" is .
"Decry" is a verb that means "publicly denounce," so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "denounce." So, "compliment" cannot be the correct answer because "compliment" is an antonym of "decry," not a synonym. "Disparage," however, is a verb that means "regard or represent as being of little worth," and because "disparage" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "decry," "disparage" is the correct answer.
"Decry" is a verb that means "publicly denounce," so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "denounce." So, "compliment" cannot be the correct answer because "compliment" is an antonym of "decry," not a synonym. "Disparage," however, is a verb that means "regard or represent as being of little worth," and because "disparage" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "decry," "disparage" is the correct answer.
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