SSAT Upper Level Verbal : SSAT Upper Level Verbal
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Example Question #64 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WAG
Wit
Fortuneteller
Criminal
Clairvoyant
Beast
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 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMISSARY
Surgeon
Orator
Dogmatist
Aviator
Envoy
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 #66 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPECTER
Nomad
Interpreter
Phantom
Benefactor
Donor
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 #67 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IGNORAMUS
Clergyman
Dunce
Curate
Itinerant
Grump
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 #68 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MENDICANT
Peddler
Friar
Disciple
Acolyte
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 #69 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRIAR
Benefactor
Mendicant
Monk
Scoundrel
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 #70 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANTOR
Athlete
Chaplain
Singer
Entrepreneur
Phantom
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.
Example Question #861 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMBASSADOR
Escapee
Bigot
Novice
Tyro
Emissary
Emissary
An "ambassador," an "emissary," and an "envoy" are all the same thing. A "bigot" is an intolerant or biased person. An "escapee" is another word for a fugitive or an outlaw. A "novice" and a "tyro" are both synonyms for beginner.
Example Question #72 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RASCAL
Scamp
Orator
Ignoramus
Pedagogue
Demagogue
Scamp
A "rascal" is a "scamp" or a scoundrel. A "pedagogue" is a teacher, and an "orator" is a speechmaker. A "demagogue" is a firebrand or a rabble-rouser. An "ignoramus" is a dullard or a dunce.
Example Question #73 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISSIDENT
Admiral
Gourmand
Donor
Guard
Dissenter
Dissenter
Both "dissidents" and "dissenters" are people who disagree with or oppose ideas (usually political ones). A "donor" is someone who donates to charitable causes. An "admiral" is a military officer, and a "guard" is security worker. A "gourmand" is someone who loves to eat.
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