SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns for People

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

PAUPER

Possible Answers:

Beggar

Dandy

Clique

Oligarch

Philanthropist

Correct answer:

Beggar

Explanation:

"Pauper" means a "beggar" or someone who is very poor.

"Dandy" means a foolish person or it means a man who is excessively concerned about his appearance and clothes.

"Philanthropist" means a charitable person, someone who donates money, a wealthy person who gives away money.

"Oligarch" is a dictator, a boss, or a tyrant.

"Clique" means a group of friends, an exclusive group of people, a clan.

Example Question #31 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VASSAL

Possible Answers:

Zealot

Theologian

Rogue

Slave

Vendor

Correct answer:

Slave

Explanation:

"Vassal" means "slave" or servant; originally the word meant someone who pledges fealty to a lord under the Feudal system.

"Rogue" means a criminal, a deceitful person, a con-artist, a villain.

"Zealot" means someone who is extremely enthusiastic about a belief; a fanatic or an extremist.

"Vendor" means someone who sells goods, a merchant, a peddler.

"Theologian" is a religious official or a philosopher of religion

Example Question #32 : Identifying Synonyms

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

COMMOTION

Possible Answers:

Celebration 

Movement 

Disturbance 

Delay 

Peace

Correct answer:

Disturbance 

Explanation:

The correct answer is "disturbance." 

"Commotion" is a noun that means a state that is characterized by confusion and rowdy disturbance

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