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Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAVERICK
Gait
Resurrection
Cloak
Stupor
Rebel
Rebel
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
Error
Treasury
Mammal
Formality
Critic
Critic
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
Guard
Fabrication
Stature
Cavern
Emotion
Guard
A "sentinel" is a guard.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSTITUENT
Question
Villain
Voter
Commandment
Chuckle
Voter
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
Diagram
Revelation
Flirt
Worth
Stamp
Flirt
A "coquette" is a woman who flirts.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONNOISSEUR
Aviator
Combination
Falsehood
Decay
Expert
Expert
A "connoisseur" is a person with special knowledge or appreciation of a field. The best answer choice is "expert."
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CADRE
Exertion
Conveyance
Squad
Optimism
Response
Squad
A "cadre" is a group of qualified, professional military servicemen that trains new units. The best answer is "squad."
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HERMIT
Synopsis
Lethargy
Recluse
Contamination
Socialite
Recluse
"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.
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BROKER
Dealer
Prisoner
Misfit
Criminal
Jailer
Dealer
The words "broker" and "dealer" are synonyms. They are used to refer to people who negotiate sales or deals. The other words do not share this meaning.
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLEUTH
Vagabond
Entrepreneur
Criminal
Soldier
Detective
Detective
"Sleuth" and "detective" are synonyms. An "entrepreneur" is a businessperson. A "vagabond" is someone who wanders without a fixed home. A "soldier" fights in an army, and a "criminal" commits illegal acts.
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