All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
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
Stupor
Rebel
Rebel
A "maverick" is a rebel or non-conformist.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNDIT
Error
Treasury
Mammal
Formality
Critic
Critic
A "pundit" is a critic or an expert.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SENTINEL
Fabrication
Guard
Cavern
Stature
Emotion
Guard
A "sentinel" is a guard.
Example Question #31 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSTITUENT
Commandment
Question
Voter
Chuckle
Villain
Voter
A "constituent" is a voter or a part of a whole.
Example Question #32 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COQUETTE
Diagram
Worth
Flirt
Stamp
Revelation
Flirt
A "coquette" is a woman who flirts.
Example Question #32 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONNOISSEUR
Combination
Expert
Falsehood
Aviator
Decay
Expert
A "connoisseur" is a person with special knowledge or appreciation of a field. The best answer choice is "expert."
Example Question #33 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CADRE
Squad
Response
Conveyance
Optimism
Exertion
Squad
A "cadre" is a group of qualified, professional military servicemen that trains new units. The best answer is "squad."
Example Question #101 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HERMIT
Recluse
Lethargy
Contamination
Socialite
Synopsis
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 #34 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BROKER
Prisoner
Misfit
Jailer
Dealer
Criminal
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 #35 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLEUTH
Vagabond
Criminal
Soldier
Detective
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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