All HSPT Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Nouns For People
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
FANATIC
Dilemma
Fatigue
Fidelity
Zealot
Hibernation
Zealot
"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
Deluge
Maestro
Achievement
Immaculate
Flux
Maestro
"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
Fraud
Scholar
Gossip
Confidante
Politician
Fraud
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
Messenger
Caricature
Exaggeration
Liberty
Stalemate
Messenger
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
Beginner
Knack
Shadow
Noblity
Religion
Beginner
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
Contemporary
Student
Coworker
Friend
Acquaintance
Coworker
"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
Contamination
Recluse
Socialite
Lethargy
Synopsis
Recluse
"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__________.
independent
perturbed
creator
servant
vagrant
vagrant
"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__________.
secretary
doctor
chaplain
scribe
attorney
chaplain
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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