All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #41 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
MUNDANE
eager
respectful
imaginary
tedious
pathetic
tedious
Mundane means lacking interest, dull, or tedious.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
FACTIOUS
conflicting
truthful
florid
proximal
ornate
conflicting
Factious describes a state of faction, or something conflicting.
Example Question #1 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: find the words that match most closely.
HERETIC
Laborer
Lunatic
Policy
Dissenter
Construction
Dissenter
A "heretic" is a person who holds an opinion that is at odds with the general way of thinking, or a dissenter.
Example Question #1 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ACOLYTE
trouble
assistant
persuasion
praise
maneuver
assistant
"Acolyte" means an assistant or follower.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CRONY
nook
militant
criminal
companion
banister
companion
A "crony" is a friend or companion.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISCIPLE
Manufacturer
Idol
Follower
Professor
President
Follower
"Disciple" means a follower. "Professor" is a teacher at a college or university. "President" is the highest position in a government or business. "Manufacturer" is an entity that produces goods. "Idol" is a person or thing that is worshipped by others.
Example Question #1 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PUNDIT
Critic
Assassin
Exaggeration
Profession
Anxiety
Critic
A "pundit" is a critic or an expert, so "critic" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "pundit": "anxiety" means nervousness; "assassin" means killer; "exaggeration" means overstatement; and "profession" means occupation.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
FANATIC
Zealot
Fidelity
Fatigue
Dilemma
Hibernation
Zealot
"Fanatic" is a zealot or a person who is very passionate about something. "Fatigue" means extreme tiredness or exhaustion. "Fidelity" means faithfulness or loyalty to a person or cause. "Hibernation" is when an animal goes into a temporary rest usually during a season. "Dilemma" is a situation in which a person has to choose between two unfavorable paths.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
VIRTUOSO
Immaculate
Maestro
Deluge
Achievement
Flux
Maestro
"Virtuoso" is a maestro or a person very skilled at something (usually music). "Deluge" is a great flood. "Flux" means a state of instability and constant change. An "achievement" is a goal or task is performed successfully. "Immaculate" means extremely clean.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
GOON
Outcast
Mutation
Thug
Praise
Professor
Thug
"Goon" is a thug or bully that verbally and physically threatens others. "Professor" is a teacher at a university or college. "Praise" is words or actions that demonstrate admiration and approval of a person or some action. "Mutation" means an alteration or some change. "Outcast" is a person that has been kicked out or rejected by society.
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