Synonyms: Verbs - SSAT Middle Level: Verbal
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INSINUATE
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INSINUATE
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"Insinuate" means to suggest or imply something. For clarification, an "aspiration" is a goal or target, a "decree" is an order, and "solicit" means to ask or plead someone or a group for something.
"Insinuate" means to suggest or imply something. For clarification, an "aspiration" is a goal or target, a "decree" is an order, and "solicit" means to ask or plead someone or a group for something.
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DECREE
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A "decree" is an order or law issued by an authoritative body. For clarification, "deplore" means hate; "obstinate" means stubborn.
A "decree" is an order or law issued by an authoritative body. For clarification, "deplore" means hate; "obstinate" means stubborn.
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EMULATE
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EMULATE
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To "emulate" something means to copy it. For clarification, "absolve" means to remove blame; "penitent" describes someone who is contrite and remorseful and desires forgiveness or absolution.
To "emulate" something means to copy it. For clarification, "absolve" means to remove blame; "penitent" describes someone who is contrite and remorseful and desires forgiveness or absolution.
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CONDONE
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"Condone" means permit or allow something to happen. For clarification, "permit" means allow, "impede" means get in the way of, "insolvent" means bankrupt or broke, and "insipid" means lifeless, dull and boring.
"Condone" means permit or allow something to happen. For clarification, "permit" means allow, "impede" means get in the way of, "insolvent" means bankrupt or broke, and "insipid" means lifeless, dull and boring.
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IMPLORE
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"Implore" means to beg or plead for someone to do something. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all synonyms of one another, and they all mean to criticize.
"Implore" means to beg or plead for someone to do something. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all synonyms of one another, and they all mean to criticize.
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HOIST
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"Hoist" means to lift or to lift using a rope. "Swing" means to sway or to move back and forth. "Destroy" means to end or to demolish. "Confuse" means bewilder. "Attend" means be present at.
"Hoist" means to lift or to lift using a rope. "Swing" means to sway or to move back and forth. "Destroy" means to end or to demolish. "Confuse" means bewilder. "Attend" means be present at.
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TRUNCATE
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TRUNCATE
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The verb "truncate" means to shorten something, to make something shorter by finishing it early. Additionally, "elongate" means make or become longer; "supplant" means replace, take over from.
The verb "truncate" means to shorten something, to make something shorter by finishing it early. Additionally, "elongate" means make or become longer; "supplant" means replace, take over from.
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JUMBLE
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"Jumble" means mix up. "Separate" means split or pull apart. "Identify" means single out or pick out. "Solve" means fix or answer. "Celebrate" means commemorate an event through enjoyable activities.
"Jumble" means mix up. "Separate" means split or pull apart. "Identify" means single out or pick out. "Solve" means fix or answer. "Celebrate" means commemorate an event through enjoyable activities.
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MUSTER
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The verb "muster" means to gather, compile, assemble, bring together. Additionally, "allude" means hint at, suggest; "eradicate" means completely destroy; "deceive" means lie to and trick; "possess" means own, have.
The verb "muster" means to gather, compile, assemble, bring together. Additionally, "allude" means hint at, suggest; "eradicate" means completely destroy; "deceive" means lie to and trick; "possess" means own, have.
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RELINQUISH
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RELINQUISH
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Relinquish means give up control of, so "renounce" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "relinquish."
Relinquish means give up control of, so "renounce" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "relinquish."
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ELICIT
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ELICIT
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Elicit means to draw out.
Elicit means to draw out.
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COMPENSATE
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COMPENSATE
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Compensate, is a verb that means "to give someone something." Of the answer choices, the word with the closest definition is "reward".
Compensate, is a verb that means "to give someone something." Of the answer choices, the word with the closest definition is "reward".
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INTERPOLATE
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INTERPOLATE
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The definition of interpolate is "to insert something between fixed points." Of the words, "insert" has the closest meaning to interpolate.
The definition of interpolate is "to insert something between fixed points." Of the words, "insert" has the closest meaning to interpolate.
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ALLEVIATE
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ALLEVIATE
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"Alleviate" is a verb that means to make something bad less intense. Of the answer choices, "ease" has the closest meaning.
"Alleviate" is a verb that means to make something bad less intense. Of the answer choices, "ease" has the closest meaning.
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ERADICATE
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ERADICATE
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"Eradicate" is a verb defined as "to remove or destroy completely." Of the answer choices, "destroy" has the closest meaning.
"Eradicate" is a verb defined as "to remove or destroy completely." Of the answer choices, "destroy" has the closest meaning.
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HEED
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HEED
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"Heed" means pay attention to or obey, so "notice" is the correct answer.
"Heed" means pay attention to or obey, so "notice" is the correct answer.
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PERSEVERE
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PERSEVERE
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Persevere means to persist.
Persevere means to persist.
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REDRESS
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"Redress" most nearly means remedy (as a verb), as in "The prisoners were seeking to have their false convictions redressed."
"Redress" most nearly means remedy (as a verb), as in "The prisoners were seeking to have their false convictions redressed."
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THWART
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THWART
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To "thwart" most nearly means to prevent someone from undertaking an attempted action or to foil a plan.
To "thwart" most nearly means to prevent someone from undertaking an attempted action or to foil a plan.
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Reflect
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Reflect
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"Reflect" means to think about; to respond means to reply; to censor means to delete; to exit is to leave; and to propose is to suggest something.
"Reflect" means to think about; to respond means to reply; to censor means to delete; to exit is to leave; and to propose is to suggest something.
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