SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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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, ora dissenter.

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 :Synonyms: Nouns For People

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

DISCIPLE

Possible Answers:

President

Follower

Idol

Manufacturer

Professor

Correct answer:

Follower

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1 :Identifying 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 #91 :Synonyms

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

FANATIC

Possible Answers:

Fatigue

Dilemma

Hibernation

Zealot

Fidelity

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 #1 :Identifying 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

Scholar

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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