All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Peasant
Worker
Bird
Royalty
Church
Sculpture
Worker
"Peasant" means worker; Royalty usually refers to the King, his family, and his court; Bird is a type of animal; Church is a place of worship; and Sculpture is art usually carved out of a solid material.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACE
Student
Expert
Beginner
Apprentice
Trainer
Expert
"Ace" is a word that can be used as a noun, verb, or informal adjective, but because all of the potential answer choices are nouns, we will need to consider "ace" as a noun. When used as a noun, "ace" means expert or master, so "expert" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BRAGGART
Boaster
Vendor
Examination
Senator
Chef
Boaster
"Braggart" means a person who boasts about his achievements or possessions, so "boaster," which means a person who boasts, is the correct answer. "Vendor" means a person who sells products. "Senator" means a politician usually elected in a representative government. "Chef" means a person who cooks and runs a kitchen. "Examination" means test or inspection.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FIREBRAND
Explorer
Professor
Continent
Radical
Voyage
Radical
A "firebrand" is a person who incites a revolution or some great change, so "radical," which can mean a revolutionary, is the correct answer. A "professor" is a person who teaches students at a college or university. An "explorer" is a person who travels and discovers new lands. A "voyage" is a long trip, usually made by ship. A "continent" is a very large body of land.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ANTAGONIST
Producer
Director
Adversary
Hero
Actress
Adversary
"Antagonist" is an antonym of "protagonist." Whereas a "protagonist" is a hero, an "antagonist" is a villain. The answer choice that is closest in meaning to "villain" is “adversary," which means enemy or opponent.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SURROGATE
Antagonist
Protagonist
Foe
Substitute
Adversary
Substitute
"Surrogate" means replacement or substitute, so "substitute" is the correct answer. For clarification, "protagonist" means hero in a story and is the antonym of "antagonist," which means villain in a story, while "adversary" means opponent and "foe" means enemy.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BIGOT
Obese
Dainty
Partisan
Realistic
Mythical
Partisan
A “bigot” is a person who hates, or refuses to accept, the members of a particular group. If you are “partisan,” similar to a “bigot,” you are one exhibiting blind, prejudiced, and unreasoning allegiance. To help you, do not confuse the word with “big” or “bigfoot.” "Obese" means very fat; "dainty" means delicate; "mythical" means sourced from myth and legend, probably not true.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANTAGONIST
Follower
Ally
Opponent
Comrade
Supervisor
Opponent
"Antagonist" is defined as an adversary, rival, or foe. Of the answer choices, "opponent" has the closest meaning.
Example Question #9 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BARD
Mayor
Sharp
Poet
Craftsman
Witty
Poet
A "bard" is a poet.
Example Question #10 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Professional
Leader
Expert
Counselor
Novice
Beginner
Expert
A "professional" is an expert in something.
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