SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms
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Example Question #109 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CRONY
Clergyman
Physician
Mountebank
Charlatan
Henchman
Henchman
A "crony" is an accomplice, friend in wrongdoing, or "henchman." A "mountebank" is a charlatan, fraud, or trickster. A "physician" is a medical doctor. A "clergyman" is a religious leader, usually in a Christian denomination.
Example Question #110 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUGILIST
Fugitive
Aeronaut
Emissary
Pacifist
Fighter
Fighter
A "pugilist" is "a fighter," particularly a boxer. This is a near antonym for a pacifist, or peacemaker. An "emissary" is an ambassador or envoy. A "fugitive" is an outlaw or runaway. An "aeronaut" is another word for an air traveler.
Example Question #151 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURNCOAT
Accomplice
Youngster
Fashionista
Donor
Traitor
Traitor
A "turncoat" is an old-fashioned word for a "traitor." It is not the same thing as a "fashionista," or person who is very concerned with being stylish. An "accomplice" is an accessory or co-conspirator. "Youngster" is slang for a young person, and a "donor" is a benefactor.
Example Question #152 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
THAUMATURGE
Wraith
Magician
Demiurge
Tailor
Actor
Magician
A "thaumaturge" is a "magician" or miracle worker. This is different from a "demiurge," or a godlike creature who creates universes. A "wraith" is a ghoul or ghost. An "actor" is a performer in theater or film, and a "tailor" is someone who sews and alters clothes.
Example Question #153 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BANSHEE
Pedagogue
Mercenary
Ghoul
Princess
Merchant
Ghoul
A "banshee" is "a ghoul," a ghost. A "mercenary" is a hired soldier, while a "merchant" is a businessperson or a seller of goods. A "pedagogue" is a teacher. A "princess" is the royal daughter of a king and queen.
Example Question #154 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SWINDLER
Philanthropist
Trickster
Farmhand
Libertine
Philanderer
Trickster
A "swindler" is a "trickster" or a cheater. "Libertine" and "philanderer" are synonyms. A "philanthropist" is a generous person who gives often to charity. A "farmhand" is a worker who does chores on a farm.
Example Question #155 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLIBBERTIGIBBET
Fool
Annoying nag
Flighty person
Weary traveler
Benevolent fairy
Flighty person
A "flibbertigibbet" is someone flighty, capricious, or frivolous. A "benevolent fairy" would be like the godmother in Cinderella. A "nag" is someone who pesters someone to do things. Another word for "traveler" is vagabond, and the antonym of "fool" is "sage."
Example Question #156 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEMIURGE
God
Gourmand
Brigand
Zealot
Universe
God
A "demiurge" is a "god" or an all-powerful being, particularly one responsible for creating a world or universe. This is not to be confused with the "universe" itself, the object of a demiurge's creation. A "zealot" is a fanatic, and a "brigand" is a member of a criminal gang, often a robber or a ravager. A "gourmand" is a glutton.
Example Question #157 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DRAGOON
Soldier
Coin
Mythical creature
Monster
Stalemate
Soldier
A "dragoon" is a "soldier," particularly a cavalryman. Don't confuse this with a "dragon," a mythical creature or monster. Furthermore, don't confuse this with a "doubloon," a gold coin. A "stalemate" is the condition of being stalled or stuck.
Example Question #158 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREDECESSOR
Artisan
Expert
Forerunner
Neophyte
Oracle
Forerunner
A "predecessor" is someone who comes before you: a "forerunner." An "expert" is the opposite of an amateur, and a "neophyte" is a beginner. An "oracle" is a prophet or soothsayer. An "artisan" is a craftsman or craftswoman.
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