SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms
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Example Question #1 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BRAGGART
Examination
Senator
Vendor
Boaster
Chef
Boaster
"Braggart" means a person who boasts about his achievements or possessions, so "boaster," which means a person who boasts, is the correct answer. "Vendor" means a person who sells products. "Senator" means a politician usually elected in a representative government. "Chef" means a person who cooks and runs a kitchen. "Examination" means test or inspection.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FIREBRAND
Explorer
Radical
Voyage
Professor
Continent
Radical
A "firebrand" is a person who incites a revolution or some great change, so "radical," which can mean a revolutionary, is the correct answer. A "professor" is a person who teaches students at a college or university. An "explorer" is a person who travels and discovers new lands. A "voyage" is a long trip, usually made by ship. A "continent" is a very large body of land.
Example Question #801 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ANTAGONIST
Producer
Director
Hero
Actress
Adversary
Adversary
"Antagonist" is an antonym of "protagonist." Whereas a "protagonist" is a hero, an "antagonist" is a villain. The answer choice that is closest in meaning to "villain" is “adversary," which means enemy or opponent.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SURROGATE
Protagonist
Adversary
Substitute
Antagonist
Foe
Substitute
"Surrogate" means replacement or substitute, so "substitute" is the correct answer. For clarification, "protagonist" means hero in a story and is the antonym of "antagonist," which means villain in a story, while "adversary" means opponent and "foe" means enemy.
Example Question #7 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BIGOT
Partisan
Dainty
Mythical
Realistic
Obese
Partisan
A “bigot” is a person who hates, or refuses to accept, the members of a particular group. If you are “partisan,” similar to a “bigot,” you are one exhibiting blind, prejudiced, and unreasoning allegiance. To help you, do not confuse the word with “big” or “bigfoot.” "Obese" means very fat; "dainty" means delicate; "mythical" means sourced from myth and legend, probably not true.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANTAGONIST
Supervisor
Ally
Comrade
Follower
Opponent
Opponent
"Antagonist" is defined as an adversary, rival, or foe. Of the answer choices, "opponent" has the closest meaning.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BARD
Craftsman
Mayor
Sharp
Poet
Witty
Poet
A "bard" is a poet.
Example Question #10 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Professional
Expert
Counselor
Leader
Beginner
Novice
Expert
A "professional" is an expert in something.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PROTAGONIST
Director
Damsel
Actor
Hero
Villain
Hero
The "protagonist" of a story is the hero, so "hero" is the correct answer. For clarification, a "damsel" is a girl or a young woman, often one who is rescued in a story.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NOVICE
Incumbent
Supercilious
Beginner
Expert
Replacement
Beginner
A "novice" is someone who is a beginner. This is opposite in meaning to an "expert," which means a professional, someone who knows a lot about a subject, or someone who has done an activity for a long time and is very good at it. For clarification, "incumbent" means a person currently holding a political office, and "supercilious" means arrogant or condescending.
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