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Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSTITUENT
Question
Commandment
Villain
Chuckle
Voter
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 #33 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONNOISSEUR
Expert
Aviator
Falsehood
Decay
Combination
Expert
A "connoisseur" is a person with special knowledge or appreciation of a field. The best answer choice is "expert."
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CADRE
Exertion
Conveyance
Optimism
Response
Squad
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 #35 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BROKER
Dealer
Prisoner
Jailer
Misfit
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 #36 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLEUTH
Vagabond
Criminal
Soldier
Entrepreneur
Detective
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 #831 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VAGABOND
Interpreter
Dancer
Medic
Wanderer
Outlaw
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 #832 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MERCENARY
Traveling salesperson
Writer
Vendor
Hired soldier
Hired actor
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 #833 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TYRO
Wraith
Entrepreneur
Fool
Artisan
Beginner
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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