Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, and Understanding - SSAT Elementary Level Verbal
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DECREE
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"Decree" most nearly means to declare or to make a formal declaration. "Decree" can also be used a noun, for example a "royal decree" from a monarch. "Denounce" and "deny" both relate to refusing a fact or circumstance and are therefore not exact synonyms of "decree." "Decide" is somewhat related to the word "decree", as it means to come to a resolution or answer on a question; however, to "decree", that decision must be announced publicly, which more closely related to the word "declare." "Deviate" has no relation to the word "decree."
"Decree" most nearly means to declare or to make a formal declaration. "Decree" can also be used a noun, for example a "royal decree" from a monarch. "Denounce" and "deny" both relate to refusing a fact or circumstance and are therefore not exact synonyms of "decree." "Decide" is somewhat related to the word "decree", as it means to come to a resolution or answer on a question; however, to "decree", that decision must be announced publicly, which more closely related to the word "declare." "Deviate" has no relation to the word "decree."
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PLACATE
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"Placate" most nearly means to appease or to calm through agreement. The words "pretend," "aspire," "quit," and "convene" have no relation to the word "placate." "Aspire" means to direct one's ambitions towards a goal (for example, "She aspires to be a doctor.") "Convene" most nearly means to bring together in a group.
"Placate" most nearly means to appease or to calm through agreement. The words "pretend," "aspire," "quit," and "convene" have no relation to the word "placate." "Aspire" means to direct one's ambitions towards a goal (for example, "She aspires to be a doctor.") "Convene" most nearly means to bring together in a group.
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CONFESS
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"Confess" means to accept fault for something. "Acknowledge," which means to admit guilt, is the best synonym of "confess."
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"Yearn" indicates a desire to do something.
"Ponder" means to think about.
"Enable" involves giving someone the power to do something.
"Create" means bring something into existence.
"Confess" means to accept fault for something. "Acknowledge," which means to admit guilt, is the best synonym of "confess."
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"Yearn" indicates a desire to do something.
"Ponder" means to think about.
"Enable" involves giving someone the power to do something.
"Create" means bring something into existence.
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ARGUING
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ARGUING
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"Arguing" involves a disagreement between two or more people who hold different views on a topic. "Quarreling" is the best synonym of "arguing."
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"Talking" means to speak.
"Whispering" means to speak quietly.
"Communicating" involves the sharing of information.
"Assisting" means to help someone else.
"Arguing" involves a disagreement between two or more people who hold different views on a topic. "Quarreling" is the best synonym of "arguing."
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"Talking" means to speak.
"Whispering" means to speak quietly.
"Communicating" involves the sharing of information.
"Assisting" means to help someone else.
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Laud
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Laud
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Laud and Praise both mean to give acclaim to.
Laud and Praise both mean to give acclaim to.
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IMPLY
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IMPLY
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"Imply" and "suggest" both hint at the meaning of something.
"Imply" and "suggest" both hint at the meaning of something.
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COOPERATE
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Cooperate and collaborate both mean to aid or assist.
Cooperate and collaborate both mean to aid or assist.
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A synonym of "bewilder" is . . .
A synonym of "bewilder" is . . .
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Since "bewilder" is a verb that means "confuse," we need to find another verb that also means "confuse." While "confusion" may look like a great answer choice, it is a noun, not a verb (it doesn't represent an action) so it can't be the right answer. However, because "perplex" means "confuse," it is the correct answer.
Since "bewilder" is a verb that means "confuse," we need to find another verb that also means "confuse." While "confusion" may look like a great answer choice, it is a noun, not a verb (it doesn't represent an action) so it can't be the right answer. However, because "perplex" means "confuse," it is the correct answer.
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Which is a synonym for pardon?
Which is a synonym for pardon?
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"Pardon" and "forgive" both mean to excuse from blame.
"Pardon" and "forgive" both mean to excuse from blame.
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A synonym of "clarify" is . . .
A synonym of "clarify" is . . .
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"Clarify" is a verb that means "make a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible," so we need to pick out another verb that means something like "make something more clearly understandable." While "clean" might look like a potentially correct answer, "clean" means " free from dirt, marks, or stains." Because "clean" does not have the same meaning as "clarify," "clean" cannot be the correct answer. "Explain," however, is a verb that means "make an idea, situation, or problem clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas." Because "explain" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "clarify," "explain" is the correct answer.
"Clarify" is a verb that means "make a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible," so we need to pick out another verb that means something like "make something more clearly understandable." While "clean" might look like a potentially correct answer, "clean" means " free from dirt, marks, or stains." Because "clean" does not have the same meaning as "clarify," "clean" cannot be the correct answer. "Explain," however, is a verb that means "make an idea, situation, or problem clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas." Because "explain" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "clarify," "explain" is the correct answer.
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Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word?
The boy decieved his classmates by pretending the faint.
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word?
The boy decieved his classmates by pretending the faint.
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The word "misled," which is the past tense of "mislead," can be substitued into the sentence to maintain the meaning.
The word "misled," which is the past tense of "mislead," can be substitued into the sentence to maintain the meaning.
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Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word?
As she looked into her crystal ball, she foresaw the future.
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word?
As she looked into her crystal ball, she foresaw the future.
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"Predicted" could replace "foresaw" to maintain a similar meaning.
"Predicted" could replace "foresaw" to maintain a similar meaning.
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Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word?
She could comprehend almost anything that she read.
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word?
She could comprehend almost anything that she read.
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"Comprehend" could be replaced by "understand" to maintain a similar meaning for the sentence.
"Comprehend" could be replaced by "understand" to maintain a similar meaning for the sentence.
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DEMONSTRATE
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DEMONSTRATE
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"Demonstrate" is to show; to recover is to get better; to tease is to make fun of; and to drench is to soak with a liquid.
"Demonstrate" is to show; to recover is to get better; to tease is to make fun of; and to drench is to soak with a liquid.
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Estimate
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Estimate
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"Estimate" is to guess, and to discuss is to talk.
"Estimate" is to guess, and to discuss is to talk.
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Analyze
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Analyze
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"Analyze" means to study or examine.
"Analyze" means to study or examine.
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Educate
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Educate
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"Educate" means to teach.
"Educate" means to teach.
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PREDICT
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"Predict" means to guess.
"Predict" means to guess.
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SOLVE
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SOLVE
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"Solve" is a verb that means figure out, so "figure out" is the correct answer.
"Solve" is a verb that means figure out, so "figure out" is the correct answer.
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INDICATE
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INDICATE
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"Indicate" is a verb that means show, so "show" is the correct answer.
"Indicate" is a verb that means show, so "show" is the correct answer.
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