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
Cloak
Rebel
Resurrection
Gait
Stupor
Rebel
A "maverick" is a rebel or non-conformist.
Example Question #32 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNDIT
Error
Formality
Critic
Mammal
Treasury
Critic
A "pundit" is a critic or an expert.
Example Question #75 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SENTINEL
Guard
Fabrication
Cavern
Stature
Emotion
Guard
A "sentinel" is a guard.
Example Question #75 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSTITUENT
Commandment
Voter
Question
Villain
Chuckle
Voter
A "constituent" is a voter or a part of a whole.
Example Question #33 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COQUETTE
Flirt
Diagram
Worth
Stamp
Revelation
Flirt
A "coquette" is a woman who flirts.
Example Question #34 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONNOISSEUR
Aviator
Decay
Expert
Falsehood
Combination
Expert
A "connoisseur" is a person with special knowledge or appreciation of a field. The best answer choice is "expert."
Example Question #35 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CADRE
Squad
Exertion
Response
Conveyance
Optimism
Squad
A "cadre" is a group of qualified, professional military servicemen that trains new units. The best answer is "squad."
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HERMIT
Socialite
Contamination
Synopsis
Lethargy
Recluse
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 #36 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BROKER
Jailer
Criminal
Dealer
Misfit
Prisoner
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 #37 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLEUTH
Soldier
Detective
Criminal
Vagabond
Entrepreneur
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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