SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #71 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PARIAH

Possible Answers:

Outcast

Retention

Treaty

Guide

Eloquence

Correct answer:

Outcast

Explanation:

A "pariah" is a social outcast.

Example Question #71 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

WAYFARER

Possible Answers:

Progression

Release

Traveler

Thesaurus

Honor

Correct answer:

Traveler

Explanation:

A "wayfarer" is a traveler, especially one who journeys by foot.

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Nouns

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MAVERICK

Possible Answers:

Gait

Resurrection

Cloak

Stupor

Rebel

Correct answer:

Rebel

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Error

Treasury

Mammal

Formality

Critic

Correct answer:

Critic

Explanation:

A "pundit" is a critic or an expert.

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Nouns

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SENTINEL

Possible Answers:

Guard

Fabrication

Cavern

Emotion

Stature

Correct answer:

Guard

Explanation:

A "sentinel" is a guard.

Example Question #72 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CONSTITUENT

Possible Answers:

Villain

Question

Voter

Commandment

Chuckle

Correct answer:

Voter

Explanation:

A "constituent" is a voter or a part of a whole.

Example Question #72 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

COQUETTE

Possible Answers:

Diagram

Revelation

Flirt

Worth

Stamp

Correct answer:

Flirt

Explanation:

A "coquette" is a woman who flirts.

Example Question #73 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CONNOISSEUR

Possible Answers:

Decay

Combination

Aviator

Expert

Falsehood

Correct answer:

Expert

Explanation:

A "connoisseur" is a person with special knowledge or appreciation of a field. The best answer choice is "expert."

Example Question #74 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CADRE

Possible Answers:

Response

Optimism

Conveyance

Exertion

Squad

Correct answer:

Squad

Explanation:

A "cadre" is a group of qualified, professional military servicemen that trains new units. The best answer is "squad."

Example Question #75 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

HERMIT

Possible Answers:

Lethargy

Socialite

Recluse

Synopsis

Contamination

Correct answer:

Recluse

Explanation:

"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.

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