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Example Question #33 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSTITUENT
Voter
Villain
Question
Chuckle
Commandment
Voter
A "constituent" is a voter or a part of a whole.
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COQUETTE
Diagram
Flirt
Stamp
Worth
Revelation
Flirt
A "coquette" is a woman who flirts.
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONNOISSEUR
Combination
Aviator
Falsehood
Expert
Decay
Expert
A "connoisseur" is a person with special knowledge or appreciation of a field. The best answer choice is "expert."
Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CADRE
Conveyance
Response
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 #31 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HERMIT
Socialite
Recluse
Synopsis
Lethargy
Contamination
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
Prisoner
Dealer
Jailer
Misfit
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
Detective
Entrepreneur
Criminal
Soldier
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 #41 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VAGABOND
Wanderer
Interpreter
Medic
Outlaw
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 #42 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MERCENARY
Traveling salesperson
Hired actor
Hired soldier
Vendor
Writer
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 #43 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TYRO
Beginner
Entrepreneur
Fool
Artisan
Wraith
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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