Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, and Understanding - SSAT Upper Level Verbal
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BILK.
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BILK.
“Bilk” is a transitive verb used to describe the action of cheating somebody through tricks and deception. The correct answer is “deceive.” For clarification, “deceive” means to trick someone; "enlist" means to sign-up; "meander" is slow, steady, indirect movement (like that of a river).
“Bilk” is a transitive verb used to describe the action of cheating somebody through tricks and deception. The correct answer is “deceive.” For clarification, “deceive” means to trick someone; "enlist" means to sign-up; "meander" is slow, steady, indirect movement (like that of a river).
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ABASE.
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ABASE.
“Abase” describes the action of belittling someone, making them feel demeaned or degraded. The correct answer is “demean.” For clarification, "allude" is a synonym for suggest; "connote" is similar in meaning to imply and is from the same etymology as connotation; "dispel" means disperse or to get rid of a thought from your mind.
“Abase” describes the action of belittling someone, making them feel demeaned or degraded. The correct answer is “demean.” For clarification, "allude" is a synonym for suggest; "connote" is similar in meaning to imply and is from the same etymology as connotation; "dispel" means disperse or to get rid of a thought from your mind.
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RATIOCINATE.
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RATIOCINATE.
To “ratiocinate” means to think or argue logically. It has the same prefix as rational. For clarification, "elope" describes when a couple runs away together to be married; "mock" means make fun of.
To “ratiocinate” means to think or argue logically. It has the same prefix as rational. For clarification, "elope" describes when a couple runs away together to be married; "mock" means make fun of.
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BESMIRCH
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BESMIRCH
To "besmirch" is to soil or dishonor.
To "besmirch" is to soil or dishonor.
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WINCE
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WINCE
“Wince” is a word that can be used as a verb or a noun, but because all of the potential answer choices can be used as verbs, we will need to consider “wince” as a verb. When used as a verb, “wince” means grimace or shrink away from. Therefore, “relax” cannot be the correct answer, because “relax” is an antonym, not a synonym, of “wince.” “Flinch,” however, is a verb that means jerk one's body back in surprise or fear, and because “flinch” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “wince,” “flinch” is the correct answer.
“Wince” is a word that can be used as a verb or a noun, but because all of the potential answer choices can be used as verbs, we will need to consider “wince” as a verb. When used as a verb, “wince” means grimace or shrink away from. Therefore, “relax” cannot be the correct answer, because “relax” is an antonym, not a synonym, of “wince.” “Flinch,” however, is a verb that means jerk one's body back in surprise or fear, and because “flinch” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “wince,” “flinch” is the correct answer.
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OPINE
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OPINE
“Opine” is a verb that means declare to be one’s opinion, so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like say as one’s opinion. That means that “know” cannot be the correct answer, because “know” can mean be absolutely certain or sure about something, and so deals with (perceived) facts instead of opinions. “Contend,” however, is a verb that means assert, and because “contend” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “opine,” “contend” is the correct answer.
“Opine” is a verb that means declare to be one’s opinion, so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like say as one’s opinion. That means that “know” cannot be the correct answer, because “know” can mean be absolutely certain or sure about something, and so deals with (perceived) facts instead of opinions. “Contend,” however, is a verb that means assert, and because “contend” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “opine,” “contend” is the correct answer.
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DUB
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DUB
"Dub" means to give an unofficial nickname or to call someone something.
"Dub" means to give an unofficial nickname or to call someone something.
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RESCIND
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RESCIND
“Rescind” is a verb that means revoke or repeal, so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like revoke. That means that “implement” cannot be the correct answer, because “implement,” when used as a verb, means have something take effect, making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “rescind.” “Nullify,” however, is a verb that means annul or make void, and because “nullify” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “rescind,” “nullify” is the correct answer.
“Rescind” is a verb that means revoke or repeal, so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like revoke. That means that “implement” cannot be the correct answer, because “implement,” when used as a verb, means have something take effect, making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “rescind.” “Nullify,” however, is a verb that means annul or make void, and because “nullify” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “rescind,” “nullify” is the correct answer.
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PRATTLE
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PRATTLE
To "prattle" is to talk in a foolish or simple-minded way. The best answer choice is "babble."
To "prattle" is to talk in a foolish or simple-minded way. The best answer choice is "babble."
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PROMULGATE
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PROMULGATE
To "promulgate" is to make known publicly. The best answer choice is "declare."
To "promulgate" is to make known publicly. The best answer choice is "declare."
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PROSCRIBE
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PROSCRIBE
To "proscribe" is to condemn.
To "proscribe" is to condemn.
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OBFUSCATE.
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OBFUSCATE.
To “obfuscate” is to make something unclear or obscure, to confuse. For clarification, suspend means postpone, stop; amalgamation refers to a union, particularly a business merger.
To “obfuscate” is to make something unclear or obscure, to confuse. For clarification, suspend means postpone, stop; amalgamation refers to a union, particularly a business merger.
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REDACT.
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REDACT.
To "redact" something means to edit, or improve it. For clarification, comply means to agree or allow; incite means provoke; purport means claim.
To "redact" something means to edit, or improve it. For clarification, comply means to agree or allow; incite means provoke; purport means claim.
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COMPEL.
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COMPEL.
To “compel” means to force. For clarification manifest means obvious, apparent.
To “compel” means to force. For clarification manifest means obvious, apparent.
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INFUSE.
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INFUSE.
To “infuse” somebody means to introduce some thought or emotion into someone else’s mind. This definition is very similar to “instill” which means to impart ideas in someone else’s mind gradually. For clarification, garner means to win or gain something or to collect information.
To “infuse” somebody means to introduce some thought or emotion into someone else’s mind. This definition is very similar to “instill” which means to impart ideas in someone else’s mind gradually. For clarification, garner means to win or gain something or to collect information.
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DISCOMFIT
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DISCOMFIT
To "discomfit" is to confuse, embarrass, or frustrate the plans of.
To "discomfit" is to confuse, embarrass, or frustrate the plans of.
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ABROGATE
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ABROGATE
To "abrogate" is to formally or officially abolish.
To "abrogate" is to formally or officially abolish.
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ADJURE
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ADJURE
To "adjure" is to earnestly urge or command someone to do something.
To "adjure" is to earnestly urge or command someone to do something.
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DISABUSE
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DISABUSE
To "disabuse" is to free someone from deception or error. The best answer choice "correct."
To "disabuse" is to free someone from deception or error. The best answer choice "correct."
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Gibe
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Gibe
To "gibe" is to taunt or to mock.
To "gibe" is to taunt or to mock.
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