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Example Questions
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAVERICK
Gait
Resurrection
Cloak
Rebel
Stupor
Rebel
A "maverick" is a rebel or non-conformist.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNDIT
Formality
Treasury
Mammal
Error
Critic
Critic
A "pundit" is a critic or an expert.
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SENTINEL
Emotion
Stature
Guard
Fabrication
Cavern
Guard
A "sentinel" is a guard.
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSTITUENT
Voter
Villain
Chuckle
Commandment
Question
Voter
A "constituent" is a voter or a part of a whole.
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COQUETTE
Stamp
Diagram
Revelation
Flirt
Worth
Flirt
A "coquette" is a woman who flirts.
Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONNOISSEUR
Expert
Decay
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 #37 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CADRE
Conveyance
Optimism
Squad
Response
Exertion
Squad
A "cadre" is a group of qualified, professional military servicemen that trains new units. The best answer is "squad."
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HERMIT
Synopsis
Lethargy
Contamination
Recluse
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 #38 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BROKER
Prisoner
Jailer
Criminal
Dealer
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 #39 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLEUTH
Vagabond
Criminal
Entrepreneur
Soldier
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.
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