HSPT Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns for People

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for HSPT Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Nouns For People

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

FANATIC

Possible Answers:

Dilemma

Fatigue

Fidelity

Zealot

Hibernation

Correct answer:

Zealot

Explanation:

"Fanatic" isa zealot or a person who is very passionate about something. "Fatigue" meansextreme tiredness or exhaustion. "Fidelity" meansfaithfulness or loyalty to a person or cause. "Hibernation" iswhen an animal goes into a temporary rest usually during a season. "Dilemma" isa situation in which a person has to choose between two unfavorable paths.

Example Question #101 :Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

VIRTUOSO

Possible Answers:

Deluge

Maestro

Achievement

Immaculate

Flux

Correct answer:

Maestro

Explanation:

"Virtuoso" isa maestro or a person very skilled at something (usually music). "Deluge" isa great flood. "Flux" meansa state of instability and constant change. An "achievement" isa goal or task is performed successfully. "Immaculate" meansextremely clean.

Example Question #859 :Hspt Verbal Skills

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

CHARLATAN

Possible Answers:

Fraud

Scholar

Gossip

Confidante

Politician

Correct answer:

Fraud

Explanation:

A "charlatan" isone who pretends to be what they are not. Therefore, "fraud" is the best answer choice.

Example Question #860 :Hspt Verbal Skills

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

COURIER

Possible Answers:

Messenger

Caricature

Exaggeration

Liberty

Stalemate

Correct answer:

Messenger

Explanation:

A "courier" is a "messenger," ora person who delivers messages, packages, or letters. "Exaggeration" isa statement that is more extreme than reality. "Liberty" meansindependenceorfreedom from some limit or restriction. "Caricature," when used as a noun, meansa cartoon that exaggerates some of the features of the object or person. "Stalemate" is停滞不前ora deadlock.

Example Question #11 :Synonyms: Nouns For People

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

NOVICE

Possible Answers:

Beginner

Knack

Shadow

Noblity

Religion

Correct answer:

Beginner

Explanation:

A "novice" issomeone who is just beginning something正确的答案,“初学者”。没有的e other answer choices are close in meaning to "novice": "nobility" isthe upper class in feudal societyorsomeone from the noble or upper class in feudal society; a "knack" isa natural talent, a "shadow" isa shape formed by blocked light, and a "religion" isan organized system of beliefs that may or may not involve the worship of one or more gods and goddesses.

Example Question #101 :Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

COLLEAGUE

Possible Answers:

Contemporary

Student

Coworker

Friend

Acquaintance

Correct answer:

Coworker

Explanation:

"Coworker" is the best choice, because a colleague isa person with whom one works. While it is possible that one might work with a "friend" or "acquaintance," neither word necessarily implies a person with whom one would work. A person's "contemporary" would just be someone living and working at the same time as that person. "Student" also doesn't work, because, while a teacher may work with a student, their relationship is not based on their being "coworkers."

Example Question #102 :Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

HERMIT

Possible Answers:

Contamination

Recluse

Socialite

Lethargy

Synopsis

Correct answer:

Recluse

Explanation:

"Hermit" isa recluse or a person who lives alone. "Socialite" isthe antonym; it meansa person who is well-known and popular and enjoys social events. "Synopsis" isa summary or overview. "Contamination" meansthe pollution or adulteration of something. "Lethargy" meansexhaustion or sluggishness.

Example Question #101 :Synonyms

"Indigent" most nearly means__________.

Possible Answers:

independent

perturbed

creator

servant

vagrant

Correct answer:

vagrant

Explanation:

"Indigent" can be used as either a noun or an adjective. As a noun, it meansa needy person. As an adjective, it meanspoor or needy. A "vagrant" is usuallya homeless person. "Perturbed" meansto be irritated. A "servant" is not usually needy, since being a servant is their job.

Example Question #102 :Synonyms

"Cleric" most nearly means__________.

Possible Answers:

secretary

doctor

chaplain

scribe

attorney

Correct answer:

chaplain

Explanation:

The word "cleric" is derived from the Latin word "clericus" which meansclergyman. A "clergyman" issomeone trained by a particular church to perform ceremonies and other rites. A chaplain is a type of a clergyman, or cleric. Although "secretaries," "scribes," and "attorneys" are types of professions that also require a great deal of writing and literacy skills, they do not have the religious component.

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