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 #72 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SENTINEL
Fabrication
Stature
Guard
Cavern
Emotion
Guard
A "sentinel" is a guard.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSTITUENT
Chuckle
Voter
Commandment
Question
Villain
Voter
A "constituent" is a voter or a part of a whole.
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COQUETTE
Revelation
Worth
Diagram
Flirt
Stamp
Flirt
A "coquette" is a woman who flirts.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONNOISSEUR
Decay
Expert
Combination
Falsehood
Aviator
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 For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CADRE
Conveyance
Response
Exertion
Optimism
Squad
Squad
A "cadre" is a group of qualified, professional military servicemen that trains new units. The best answer is "squad."
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HERMIT
Lethargy
Recluse
Synopsis
Contamination
Socialite
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 For People
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 For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLEUTH
Detective
Criminal
Entrepreneur
Soldier
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.
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