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Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAVERICK
Gait
Resurrection
Stupor
Rebel
Cloak
Rebel
A "maverick" is a rebel or non-conformist.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNDIT
Formality
Error
Critic
Treasury
Mammal
Critic
A "pundit" is a critic or an expert.
Example Question #75 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SENTINEL
Guard
Fabrication
Cavern
Stature
Emotion
Guard
A "sentinel" is a guard.
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSTITUENT
Chuckle
Commandment
Villain
Voter
Question
Voter
A "constituent" is a voter or a part of a whole.
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COQUETTE
Worth
Flirt
Stamp
Revelation
Diagram
Flirt
A "coquette" is a woman who flirts.
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONNOISSEUR
Combination
Decay
Falsehood
Aviator
Expert
Expert
A "connoisseur" is a person with special knowledge or appreciation of a field. The best answer choice is "expert."
Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CADRE
Optimism
Conveyance
Response
Squad
Exertion
Squad
A "cadre" is a group of qualified, professional military servicemen that trains new units. The best answer is "squad."
Example Question #863 : Hspt Verbal Skills
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HERMIT
Contamination
Socialite
Synopsis
Recluse
Lethargy
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 #37 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BROKER
Prisoner
Misfit
Criminal
Jailer
Dealer
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 #38 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLEUTH
Detective
Soldier
Criminal
Vagabond
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.
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