SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms
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Example Question #858 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMBECILE
Dunce
Scholar
Pediatrician
Pedant
Pedagogue
Dunce
An "imbecile" is a dullard, dummy, or dunce. This is a near antonym for "scholar," someone who studies and acquires knowledge for a living. A "pedant" is someone who is overly concerned with rules and minutiae, and a "pedagogue" is a schoolteacher. A "pediatrician" is a doctor for children.
Example Question #859 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCOUNDREL
Sleuth
Neophyte
Acolyte
Itinerant
Rogue
Rogue
A "scoundrel" is a rogue, scamp, or rascal. A "neophyte" is a beginner, while an "acolyte" is a (usually religious) follower. A "sleuth" is a detective, and an "itinerant" is a vagabond.
Example Question #860 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSTITUENT
Physician
Outlaw
Emissary
Politician
Voter
Voter
A "constituent" can mean a component or part of a larger object, but when used to refer to people it usually describes a voter. "Politicians" often court or pander to their "constituents," but the two words are not synonyms. An "outlaw" is a fugitive, and an "emissary" is an ambassador. A "physician" is a doctor.
Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WAG
Wit
Fortuneteller
Criminal
Beast
Clairvoyant
Wit
A "wag" is a wit, someone who often makes funny, clever remarks. A "beast" is a creature, animal, brute, or savage, depending on context. A "clairvoyant" is another name for a fortuneteller, and a "criminal" is someone who commits illegal acts.
Example Question #62 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMISSARY
Surgeon
Dogmatist
Orator
Envoy
Aviator
Envoy
An "emissary," or an "envoy," is an ambassador. A "dogmatist" is someone who stubbornly clings to doctrine. An "orator" is someone who makes speeches. An "aviator" is a pilot, and a "surgeon" is a doctor who operates on people.
Example Question #63 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPECTER
Donor
Interpreter
Nomad
Benefactor
Phantom
Phantom
A "specter," "a phantom," "a wraith," and "a ghost" is the same. A "nomad" is a wanderer. A "donor" is a benefactor, which is the opposite of a "recipient." An "interpreter" is someone who translates spoken language for another person.
Example Question #64 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IGNORAMUS
Clergyman
Curate
Dunce
Itinerant
Grump
Dunce
An "ignoramus" is a dunce or a dullard. A "grump" is another word for a "curmudgeon." A "curate" is another word for a clergyman or church official. An "itinerant" is a vagrant or a wanderer.
Example Question #65 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MENDICANT
Friar
Beggar
Acolyte
Peddler
Disciple
Beggar
A "mendicant" is a "beggar." A "friar" belongs to a monastic (religious) order. An "acolyte" is a follower or disciple. A "peddler" is a traveling salesperson.
Example Question #66 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRIAR
Scoundrel
Benefactor
Mendicant
Fugitive
Monk
Monk
"Friars" and "monks" are both male members of religious orders. A "mendicant" is a beggar, and a "scoundrel" is a rogue or a rascal. A "fugitive" is a runaway, someone who is escaping from justice or the law. A "benefactor" is a donor.
Example Question #67 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANTOR
Phantom
Athlete
Singer
Entrepreneur
Chaplain
Singer
A "cantor" is a "singer," particularly in a religious context. An "entrepreneur" is a businessperson. A "phantom" is a specter or a ghost. An "athlete" is a person who plays sports, and a "chaplain" is a religious serviceperson.
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