Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, and Understanding - SSAT Elementary Level Verbal
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OUTLINE
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OUTLINE
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To "outline" something means to plan it or to trace it, so "plan" is the correct answer. To help you, "infamous" means famous for the wrong reasons, and "vulgar" means rude and disgusting.
To "outline" something means to plan it or to trace it, so "plan" is the correct answer. To help you, "infamous" means famous for the wrong reasons, and "vulgar" means rude and disgusting.
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CHASTISE
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CHASTISE
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If you “chastise” someone, you tell them off for doing something wrong. Another way to say this would be to "scold."
If you “chastise” someone, you tell them off for doing something wrong. Another way to say this would be to "scold."
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TRANSMIT
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TRANSMIT
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"Transmit" means to send or give something to someone. You could transmit a message by writing it down. You could transmit a disease to another person by sneezing on them. To retract something is to take it back. To "create" something is to come up with or make that thing.
"Transmit" means to send or give something to someone. You could transmit a message by writing it down. You could transmit a disease to another person by sneezing on them. To retract something is to take it back. To "create" something is to come up with or make that thing.
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MIMIC
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MIMIC
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"Mimic" means copy, imitate. To provide further help, "display" means to show, to make something visible.
"Mimic" means copy, imitate. To provide further help, "display" means to show, to make something visible.
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UNVEIL
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UNVEIL
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To "veil" something means to hide it, so to "unveil" something means to show it. The prefix un- causes the meaning of the word to change to the opposite meaning. To provide further help, "alter" means to change.
To "veil" something means to hide it, so to "unveil" something means to show it. The prefix un- causes the meaning of the word to change to the opposite meaning. To provide further help, "alter" means to change.
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ADAPT
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"Adapt" and "adjust" are synonymous. They refer to something changing in order to conform. The other words do not share this meaning.
"Adapt" and "adjust" are synonymous. They refer to something changing in order to conform. The other words do not share this meaning.
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PLEAD
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PLEAD
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"Plead" is a verb that means beg, so "beg" is the correct answer.
"Plead" is a verb that means beg, so "beg" 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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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
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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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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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