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Example Question #31 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAVERICK
Rebel
Resurrection
Stupor
Gait
Cloak
Rebel
A "maverick" is a rebel or non-conformist.
Example Question #32 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNDIT
Error
Treasury
Formality
Critic
Mammal
Critic
A "pundit" is a critic or an expert.
Example Question #73 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SENTINEL
Fabrication
Emotion
Stature
Guard
Cavern
Guard
A "sentinel" is a guard.
Example Question #33 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSTITUENT
Voter
Commandment
Villain
Question
Chuckle
Voter
A "constituent" is a voter or a part of a whole.
Example Question #34 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COQUETTE
Diagram
Stamp
Flirt
Revelation
Worth
Flirt
A "coquette" is a woman who flirts.
Example Question #35 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONNOISSEUR
Falsehood
Combination
Aviator
Decay
Expert
Expert
A "connoisseur" is a person with special knowledge or appreciation of a field. The best answer choice is "expert."
Example Question #36 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CADRE
Optimism
Response
Exertion
Squad
Conveyance
Squad
A "cadre" is a group of qualified, professional military servicemen that trains new units. The best answer is "squad."
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HERMIT
Recluse
Socialite
Contamination
Synopsis
Lethargy
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 #37 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BROKER
Misfit
Dealer
Jailer
Criminal
Prisoner
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 #38 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLEUTH
Soldier
Entrepreneur
Vagabond
Detective
Criminal
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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