Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, and Understanding - SSAT Upper Level Verbal

“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.

"Dub" means to give an unofficial nickname or to call someone something.

“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.

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

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

To "proscribe" is to condemn.

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 "redact" something means to edit, or improve it. For clarification, comply means to agree or allow; incite means provoke; purport means claim.

To “compel” means to force. For clarification manifest means obvious, apparent.

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

To "abrogate" is to formally or officially abolish.

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

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

To "gibe" is to taunt or to mock.

"Reiterate" means to repeat. Infuse means to inject; disrupt means to interrupt; and clarify means to make clear.

To "disclose" something means to make it known or reveal it.

"Accede" means to agree; to argue is to fight or disagree; to disagree is to argue or have differing opinions; to pester means to irritate; and to cavort means to frolic or have fun.

"Concoct" is to make up or invent; to raze is to destroy; to enrage is to make angry; to diminish is to lessen; and to fabricate is to lie.