SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns
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Example Question #103 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMBECILE
Dunce
Pediatrician
Scholar
Pedagogue
Pedant
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 #104 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCOUNDREL
Sleuth
Rogue
Acolyte
Neophyte
Itinerant
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 #105 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSTITUENT
Physician
Politician
Outlaw
Voter
Emissary
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 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WAG
Criminal
Clairvoyant
Fortuneteller
Beast
Wit
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 #65 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMISSARY
Dogmatist
Envoy
Orator
Aviator
Surgeon
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 #62 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPECTER
Interpreter
Nomad
Donor
Phantom
Benefactor
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 #63 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IGNORAMUS
Grump
Curate
Clergyman
Itinerant
Dunce
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 #109 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MENDICANT
Peddler
Disciple
Acolyte
Friar
Beggar
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 #61 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRIAR
Benefactor
Scoundrel
Monk
Mendicant
Fugitive
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 #62 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANTOR
Singer
Athlete
Chaplain
Phantom
Entrepreneur
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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