All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #31 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAVERICK
Gait
Stupor
Cloak
Rebel
Resurrection
Rebel
A "maverick" is a rebel or non-conformist.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNDIT
Error
Treasury
Mammal
Formality
Critic
Critic
A "pundit" is a critic or an expert.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SENTINEL
Fabrication
Guard
Cavern
Stature
Emotion
Guard
A "sentinel" is a guard.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSTITUENT
Commandment
Question
Voter
Villain
Chuckle
Voter
A "constituent" is a voter or a part of a whole.
Example Question #32 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COQUETTE
Diagram
Worth
Flirt
Stamp
Revelation
Flirt
A "coquette" is a woman who flirts.
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONNOISSEUR
Falsehood
Decay
Expert
Combination
Aviator
Expert
A "connoisseur" is a person with special knowledge or appreciation of a field. The best answer choice is "expert."
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CADRE
Exertion
Response
Squad
Conveyance
Optimism
Squad
A "cadre" is a group of qualified, professional military servicemen that trains new units. The best answer is "squad."
Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HERMIT
Lethargy
Contamination
Socialite
Synopsis
Recluse
Recluse
"Hermit" is a recluse or a person who lives alone. "Socialite" is the antonym; it means a person who is well-known and popular and enjoys social events. "Synopsis" is a summary or overview. "Contamination" means the pollution or adulteration of something. "Lethargy" means exhaustion or sluggishness.
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BROKER
Dealer
Criminal
Misfit
Prisoner
Jailer
Dealer
The words "broker" and "dealer" are synonyms. They are used to refer to people who negotiate sales or deals. The other words do not share this meaning.
Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLEUTH
Vagabond
Criminal
Entrepreneur
Soldier
Detective
Detective
"Sleuth" and "detective" are synonyms. An "entrepreneur" is a businessperson. A "vagabond" is someone who wanders without a fixed home. A "soldier" fights in an army, and a "criminal" commits illegal acts.
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