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Example Question #74 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSTITUENT
Villain
Voter
Commandment
Chuckle
Question
Voter
A "constituent" is a voter or a part of a whole.
Example Question #75 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COQUETTE
Revelation
Worth
Diagram
Stamp
Flirt
Flirt
A "coquette" is a woman who flirts.
Example Question #76 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONNOISSEUR
Falsehood
Aviator
Expert
Decay
Combination
Expert
A "connoisseur" is a person with special knowledge or appreciation of a field. The best answer choice is "expert."
Example Question #77 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CADRE
Conveyance
Response
Exertion
Squad
Optimism
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
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HERMIT
Synopsis
Lethargy
Socialite
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 #831 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BROKER
Dealer
Prisoner
Criminal
Jailer
Misfit
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 #832 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLEUTH
Soldier
Vagabond
Criminal
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 #832 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VAGABOND
Wanderer
Medic
Outlaw
Interpreter
Dancer
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 #833 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MERCENARY
Hired actor
Traveling salesperson
Hired soldier
Writer
Vendor
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 #834 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TYRO
Beginner
Fool
Wraith
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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