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Example Question #831 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSTITUENT
Voter
Villain
Commandment
Chuckle
Question
Voter
A "constituent" is a voter or a part of a whole.
Example Question #832 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COQUETTE
Revelation
Stamp
Worth
Diagram
Flirt
Flirt
A "coquette" is a woman who flirts.
Example Question #833 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONNOISSEUR
Decay
Aviator
Expert
Combination
Falsehood
Expert
A "connoisseur" is a person with special knowledge or appreciation of a field. The best answer choice is "expert."
Example Question #834 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CADRE
Squad
Conveyance
Optimism
Response
Exertion
Squad
A "cadre" is a group of qualified, professional military servicemen that trains new units. The best answer is "squad."
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HERMIT
Socialite
Lethargy
Synopsis
Contamination
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 #835 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BROKER
Dealer
Misfit
Criminal
Prisoner
Jailer
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 #836 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLEUTH
Criminal
Detective
Vagabond
Soldier
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.
Example Question #837 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VAGABOND
Outlaw
Dancer
Wanderer
Medic
Interpreter
Wanderer
A "vagabond" is someone who wanders restlessly or aimlessly. A "medic" is someone who provides medical care, often in battles or emergency situations. An "interpreter" is someone who translates languages for people. An "outlaw" is a criminal, someone who must live outside of society because he/she is on the run from the law.
Example Question #838 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MERCENARY
Traveling salesperson
Hired soldier
Vendor
Hired actor
Writer
Hired soldier
A "mercenary" is a hired soldier, a person who fights for pay. "Vendor" is a synonym for "salesperson," someone who sells something. Just as you would guess, a "writer" writes and an "actor" acts.
Example Question #839 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TYRO
Beginner
Wraith
Fool
Entrepreneur
Artisan
Beginner
A "tyro" is a novice. An "artisan" is a craftsperson, similar to but distinct from an "artist." An "entrepreneur" is a businessperson. A "wraith" is a ghost or phantom. A "fool" is someone silly or ignorant.
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