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Example Question #1 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
FANATIC
Hibernation
Fatigue
Zealot
Fidelity
Dilemma
Zealot
"Fanatic" is a zealot or a person who is very passionate about something. "Fatigue" means extreme tiredness or exhaustion. "Fidelity" means faithfulness or loyalty to a person or cause. "Hibernation" is when an animal goes into a temporary rest usually during a season. "Dilemma" is a situation in which a person has to choose between two unfavorable paths.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
VIRTUOSO
Deluge
Achievement
Flux
Maestro
Immaculate
Maestro
"Virtuoso" is a maestro or a person very skilled at something (usually music). "Deluge" is a great flood. "Flux" means a state of instability and constant change. An "achievement" is a goal or task is performed successfully. "Immaculate" means extremely clean.
Example Question #801 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CHARLATAN
Fraud
Politician
Confidante
Gossip
Scholar
Fraud
A "charlatan" is one who pretends to be what they are not. Therefore, "fraud" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #51 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COURIER
Liberty
Messenger
Exaggeration
Caricature
Stalemate
Messenger
A "courier" is a "messenger," or a person who delivers messages, packages, or letters. "Exaggeration" is a statement that is more extreme than reality. "Liberty" means independence or freedom from some limit or restriction. "Caricature," when used as a noun, means a cartoon that exaggerates some of the features of the object or person. "Stalemate" is a standstill or a deadlock.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NOVICE
Knack
Beginner
Religion
Noblity
Shadow
Beginner
A "novice" is someone who is just beginning something, as is the correct answer, "beginner." None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "novice": "nobility" is the upper class in feudal society or someone from the noble or upper class in feudal society; a "knack" is a natural talent, a "shadow" is a shape formed by blocked light, and a "religion" is an organized system of beliefs that may or may not involve the worship of one or more gods and goddesses.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COLLEAGUE
Friend
Acquaintance
Student
Coworker
Contemporary
Coworker
"Coworker" is the best choice, because a colleague is a person with whom one works. While it is possible that one might work with a "friend" or "acquaintance," neither word necessarily implies a person with whom one would work. A person's "contemporary" would just be someone living and working at the same time as that person. "Student" also doesn't work, because, while a teacher may work with a student, their relationship is not based on their being "coworkers."
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HERMIT
Contamination
Synopsis
Socialite
Lethargy
Recluse
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 #1 : Synonyms: Nouns
"Indigent" most nearly means __________.
independent
creator
vagrant
perturbed
servant
vagrant
"Indigent" can be used as either a noun or an adjective. As a noun, it means a needy person. As an adjective, it means poor or needy. A "vagrant" is usually a homeless person. "Perturbed" means to be irritated. A "servant" is not usually needy, since being a servant is their job.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns
"Cleric" most nearly means __________.
attorney
chaplain
doctor
scribe
secretary
chaplain
The word "cleric" is derived from the Latin word "clericus" which means clergyman. A "clergyman" is someone trained by a particular church to perform ceremonies and other rites. A chaplain is a type of a clergyman, or cleric. Although "secretaries," "scribes," and "attorneys" are types of professions that also require a great deal of writing and literacy skills, they do not have the religious component.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters
BURROW
rod
bottle
tunnel
mansion
gateway
tunnel
A burrow is a hole or tunnel, usually a small animal's home.
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