SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #29 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PARIAH

Possible Answers:

Guide

Eloquence

Outcast

Treaty

Retention

Correct answer:

Outcast

Explanation:

A "pariah" is a social outcast.

Example Question #30 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

WAYFARER

Possible Answers:

Release

Progression

Traveler

Honor

Thesaurus

Correct answer:

Traveler

Explanation:

A "wayfarer" is a traveler, especially one who journeys by foot.

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Nouns

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MAVERICK

Possible Answers:

Resurrection

Rebel

Gait

Cloak

Stupor

Correct answer:

Rebel

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Mammal

Error

Critic

Treasury

Formality

Correct answer:

Critic

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Fabrication

Stature

Emotion

Guard

Cavern

Correct answer:

Guard

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Question

Voter

Chuckle

Commandment

Villain

Correct answer:

Voter

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Flirt

Worth

Revelation

Diagram

Stamp

Correct answer:

Flirt

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Expert

Combination

Decay

Aviator

Falsehood

Correct answer:

Expert

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Optimism

Exertion

Response

Squad

Conveyance

Correct answer:

Squad

Explanation:

A "cadre" is a group of qualified, professional military servicemen that trains new units. The best answer is "squad."

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Nouns

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

HERMIT

Possible Answers:

Socialite

Recluse

Synopsis

Lethargy

Contamination

Correct answer:

Recluse

Explanation:

"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.

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