SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms
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Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Peasant
Royalty
Bird
Sculpture
Church
Worker
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
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACE
Trainer
Expert
Beginner
Apprentice
Student
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 #3 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BRAGGART
Chef
Vendor
Boaster
Examination
Senator
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 #4 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FIREBRAND
Radical
Explorer
Voyage
Continent
Professor
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 #5 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ANTAGONIST
Producer
Actress
Adversary
Hero
Director
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 #6 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SURROGATE
Protagonist
Substitute
Foe
Adversary
Antagonist
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 #7 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BIGOT
Realistic
Obese
Partisan
Dainty
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 #8 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANTAGONIST
Opponent
Comrade
Supervisor
Follower
Ally
Opponent
"Antagonist" is defined as an adversary, rival, or foe. Of the answer choices, "opponent" has the closest meaning.
Example Question #9 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BARD
Mayor
Poet
Witty
Craftsman
Sharp
Poet
A "bard" is a poet.
Example Question #10 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Professional
Counselor
Novice
Expert
Beginner
Leader
Expert
A "professional" is an expert in something.
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