SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns for People

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #91 : Synonyms

Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?

The two boys are kin, even though they do not look alike.  

Possible Answers:

brothers

friends

strangers

not related

None of the above

Correct answer:

brothers

Explanation:

Kin would refer to the blood relation such that brothers would have. 

Example Question #92 : Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the word that has the closest meaning to the word in question.

Passenger

Possible Answers:

Student

Pilot

Rider

Trip

Mechanic

Correct answer:

Rider

Explanation:

A "passenger" is a rider; a pilot flies an airplane; a student is someone that attends a school; a trip is to go somewhere; and a mechanic fixes cars.

Example Question #93 : Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

Scholar

Possible Answers:

School

Hardship

Science

Student

Intellect

Correct answer:

Intellect

Explanation:

"Scholar" means intellect;  Student is a person who takes classes; School is a place where teaching occurs; Hardship means struggle; and Science is a topic studied in school.

Example Question #94 : Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

Merchant

Possible Answers:

Customer

Sailor

Captain

Trader

Builder

Correct answer:

Trader

Explanation:

A "Merchant" is a trader; a Sailor works on ships and boats; a Builder is a person who constructs things; a Captain is a high ranking official of the military; a Customer is a person who purchases something.

Example Question #95 : Synonyms

Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?

The physician gave me a shot to protect me from the flu.

Possible Answers:

dentist

doctor

clerk

receptionist

None of the other answers 

Correct answer:

doctor

Explanation:

"Physician" and "doctor" both share a similar meaning. 

Example Question #96 : Synonyms

Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?

The attorney stated his client's case before the judge.

Possible Answers:

lawyer

dentist

doctor

None of the other answers

cowboy

Correct answer:

lawyer

Explanation:

"Attorney" and "lawyer" have similar meanings.

Example Question #97 : Synonyms

Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?

The author of the book is coming to our school.

Possible Answers:

editor

writer

purchaser

illustrator

None of the other answers

Correct answer:

writer

Explanation:

"Writer" and "author" have the same meaning. 

Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Nouns For People

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Priest

Possible Answers:

Coach

Principal

Student

Teacher

Minister

Correct answer:

Minister

Explanation:

"Priest" is a religious minister.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For People

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

NATIVE

Possible Answers:

Foreign 

Alien 

Hilarious

Painful

Local

Correct answer:

Local

Explanation:

A "native" is someone who was born and raised and lives in a place. So, the correct answer is "local," as "local," when used as a noun, means someone who lives in a place, as opposed to someone visiting that place. "Native" is an antonym, or opposite, of "foreigner" or "alien." To help you, "hilarious" means very funny, and something that is "painful" really hurts.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns For People

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

CRIMINAL

Possible Answers:

Musical

Culprit

Dancer

Conniving

Intelligent

Correct answer:

Culprit

Explanation:

When used as a noun, the word "criminal" is defined as a person who has committed a crime. Even though criminals may be "intelligent" (smart) or "conniving" (sly and clever), they are always considered "culprits" (the people responsible for a crime). Thus, "culprit" is the best answer choice!

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