All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSTITUENT
Villain
Chuckle
Commandment
Voter
Question
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 #32 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONNOISSEUR
Decay
Expert
Aviator
Falsehood
Combination
Expert
A "connoisseur" is a person with special knowledge or appreciation of a field. The best answer choice is "expert."
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CADRE
Response
Conveyance
Squad
Optimism
Exertion
Squad
A "cadre" is a group of qualified, professional military servicemen that trains new units. The best answer is "squad."
Example Question #831 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HERMIT
Lethargy
Recluse
Socialite
Contamination
Synopsis
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 #81 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BROKER
Criminal
Jailer
Prisoner
Misfit
Dealer
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 #82 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLEUTH
Vagabond
Criminal
Soldier
Entrepreneur
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.
Example Question #83 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VAGABOND
Interpreter
Medic
Outlaw
Wanderer
Dancer
Wanderer
A "vagabond" is someone who wanders restlessly or aimlessly. A "medic" is someone who provides medical care, often in battles or emergency situations. An "interpreter" is someone who translates languages for people. An "outlaw" is a criminal, someone who must live outside of society because he/she is on the run from the law.
Example Question #84 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MERCENARY
Hired soldier
Writer
Traveling salesperson
Hired actor
Vendor
Hired soldier
A "mercenary" is a hired soldier, a person who fights for pay. "Vendor" is a synonym for "salesperson," someone who sells something. Just as you would guess, a "writer" writes and an "actor" acts.
Example Question #85 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TYRO
Beginner
Wraith
Artisan
Fool
Entrepreneur
Beginner
A "tyro" is a novice. An "artisan" is a craftsperson, similar to but distinct from an "artist." An "entrepreneur" is a businessperson. A "wraith" is a ghost or phantom. A "fool" is someone silly or ignorant.
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