All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #131 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEMESIS
Arch-rival
Philanderer
Mendicant
Marauder
Protagonist
Arch-rival
A "nemesis" is an enemy, whereas a "protagonist" is a main character (usually a hero/heroine). A "philanderer" is an adulterer, and a "mendicant" is a beggar. A "marauder" is a thief, looter, or raider.
Example Question #135 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESIDENTS
Populace
Interloper
Oligarch
Sycophant
Banshee
Populace
"Residents" refers to the people who inhabit a space, the "populace." This is very different from an "oligarch," who is a rich aristocrat in a ruling class. An "interloper" is an intruder or an encroacher. A "sycophant" is someone who flatters others for personal gain. "Banshee" is a synonym for "ghoul."
Example Question #136 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
THESPIAN
Mountebank
Dowager
Hooligan
Actor
Oracle
Actor
A "thespian" is an "actor," a theater performer. A "mountebank" is a trickster and a cheat. A "dowager" is a rich and genteel elderly woman. "Oracle" is a synonym for "prophet." "Hooligan" is a synonym for "hoodlum."
Example Question #137 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOXY
Demagogue
Crony
Artisan
Pugilist
Mistress
Mistress
"Doxy" means "mistress" or lover. "Pugilist" means boxer, and "demagogue" means rabble-rouser, rebel. A "crony" is a henchman, and an "artisan" is a craftsperson.
Example Question #171 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CURMUDGEON
Neophyte
Tinker
Grump
Smith
Novice
Grump
A "curmudgeon" is a cranky person, most often an old man. "Novice" and "neophyte" are both words for beginner. A "tinker" is an old-fashioned profession that involves traveling around and mending people's utensils and other items. A "smith" is someone who works with metal.
Example Question #139 : Synonyms: Nouns
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters
BURROW
tunnel
gateway
mansion
rod
bottle
tunnel
A burrow is a hole or tunnel, usually a small animal's home.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: find the words that match most closely.
DOLLOP
Sound effect
Miracle
Blob
Joke
Resentment
Blob
A "dollop" is a shapeless mass or blob of something.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
POST
heat
dependence
structure
confinement
"Post" can mean the postal service, or mail.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Zephyr
Ailment
Route
Business
Collision
Breeze
Breeze
A "zephyr" is a gentle breeze.
Example Question #141 : Synonyms: Nouns
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
EMBLEM
punishment
inspiration
salutation
holiday
symbol
symbol
An "emblem" is a symbolic representation that serves as badge for a nation, organization, or family.
All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
