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Example Question #831 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSTITUENT
Villain
Chuckle
Question
Commandment
Voter
Voter
A "constituent" is a voter or a part of a whole.
Example Question #72 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COQUETTE
Diagram
Revelation
Flirt
Worth
Stamp
Flirt
A "coquette" is a woman who flirts.
Example Question #832 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONNOISSEUR
Expert
Combination
Aviator
Falsehood
Decay
Expert
A "connoisseur" is a person with special knowledge or appreciation of a field. The best answer choice is "expert."
Example Question #833 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CADRE
Response
Exertion
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 #2 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HERMIT
Contamination
Synopsis
Socialite
Lethargy
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 #834 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BROKER
Jailer
Criminal
Dealer
Prisoner
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 #835 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLEUTH
Soldier
Entrepreneur
Criminal
Detective
Vagabond
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 #836 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VAGABOND
Wanderer
Interpreter
Outlaw
Dancer
Medic
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 #837 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MERCENARY
Vendor
Hired actor
Writer
Traveling salesperson
Hired soldier
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 #838 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TYRO
Artisan
Fool
Entrepreneur
Wraith
Beginner
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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