SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Nouns For People

Synonyms: find the words that match most closely.

HERETIC

Possible Answers:

Dissenter

Policy

Construction

Lunatic

Laborer

Correct answer:

Dissenter

Explanation:

A "heretic" isa person who holds an opinion that is at odds with the general way of thinking, or一个持

Example Question #2 :Synonyms: Nouns For People

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ACOLYTE

Possible Answers:

praise

persuasion

assistant

maneuver

trouble

Correct answer:

assistant

Explanation:

"Acolyte"meansan assistant or follower

Example Question #3 :Synonyms: Nouns For People

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CRONY

Possible Answers:

banister

militant

companion

criminal

nook

Correct answer:

companion

Explanation:

A "crony" isa friend or companion

Example Question #1 :我dentifying Synonyms

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

DISCIPLE

Possible Answers:

President

Follower

Professor

Manufacturer

我dol

Correct answer:

Follower

Explanation:

“弟子”意味着follower。"Professor" is ateacherat a college or university。“总统”thehighest position in a government or business。"Manufacturer" isanentity that produces goods。"Idol" isa person or thing that is worshipped by others

Example Question #1 :我dentifying Synonyms

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

PUNDIT

Possible Answers:

Exaggeration

Anxiety

Assassin

Profession

Critic

Correct answer:

Critic

Explanation:

A "pundit" isa criticoran expert, so "critic" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "pundit": "anxiety" meansnervousness;"assassin" meanskiller; "exaggeration" meansoverstatement; and "profession" meansoccupation.

Example Question #1 :我dentifying Synonyms

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

FANATIC

Possible Answers:

Fatigue

Zealot

Hibernation

Fidelity

Dilemma

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

我mmaculate

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 #1 :我dentifying Synonyms

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

GOON

Possible Answers:

Professor

Mutation

Praise

Outcast

Thug

Correct answer:

Thug

Explanation:

"Goon" isa thug or bully that verbally and physically threatens others。"Professor" isa teacher at a university or college。"Praise" iswords or actions that demonstrate admiration and approval of a person or some action。"Mutation" meansan alteration or some change。"Outcast" isa person that has been kicked out or rejected by society

Example Question #101 :Synonyms

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

CHARLATAN

Possible Answers:

Politician

Confidante

学者

Fraud

Gossip

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" isa standstillora deadlock

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