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Example Question #31 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAVERICK
Cloak
Stupor
Rebel
Resurrection
Gait
Rebel
A "maverick" is a rebel or non-conformist.
Example Question #32 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNDIT
Mammal
Formality
Error
Critic
Treasury
Critic
A "pundit" is a critic or an expert.
Example Question #33 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SENTINEL
Stature
Guard
Cavern
Emotion
Fabrication
Guard
A "sentinel" is a guard.
Example Question #31 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSTITUENT
Villain
Commandment
Chuckle
Voter
Question
Voter
A "constituent" is a voter or a part of a whole.
Example Question #35 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COQUETTE
Flirt
Revelation
Stamp
Diagram
Worth
Flirt
A "coquette" is a woman who flirts.
Example Question #36 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONNOISSEUR
Aviator
Expert
Falsehood
Combination
Decay
Expert
A "connoisseur" is a person with special knowledge or appreciation of a field. The best answer choice is "expert."
Example Question #37 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CADRE
Response
Conveyance
Squad
Optimism
Exertion
Squad
A "cadre" is a group of qualified, professional military servicemen that trains new units. The best answer is "squad."
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HERMIT
Recluse
Socialite
Synopsis
Lethargy
Contamination
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 #31 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BROKER
Misfit
Criminal
Jailer
Prisoner
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 #32 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLEUTH
Entrepreneur
Vagabond
Criminal
Soldier
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.
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