All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: find the words that match most closely.
HERETIC
Laborer
Lunatic
Policy
Dissenter
Construction
Dissenter
A "heretic" is a person who holds an opinion that is at odds with the general way of thinking, or a dissenter.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ACOLYTE
assistant
praise
maneuver
persuasion
trouble
assistant
"Acolyte" means an assistant or follower.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CRONY
nook
militant
criminal
companion
banister
companion
A "crony" is a friend or companion.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISCIPLE
Manufacturer
President
Idol
Follower
Professor
Follower
"Disciple" means a follower. "Professor" is a teacher at a college or university. "President" is the highest position in a government or business. "Manufacturer" is an entity that produces goods. "Idol" is a person or thing that is worshipped by others.
Example Question #802 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PUNDIT
Profession
Critic
Exaggeration
Anxiety
Assassin
Critic
A "pundit" is a critic or an expert, so "critic" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "pundit": "anxiety" means nervousness; "assassin" means killer; "exaggeration" means overstatement; and "profession" means occupation.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
FANATIC
Fidelity
Hibernation
Fatigue
Dilemma
Zealot
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 #3 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
VIRTUOSO
Maestro
Achievement
Deluge
Flux
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 #3 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
GOON
Mutation
Praise
Thug
Professor
Outcast
Thug
"Goon" is a thug or bully that verbally and physically threatens others. "Professor" is a teacher at a university or college. "Praise" is words or actions that demonstrate admiration and approval of a person or some action. "Mutation" means an alteration or some change. "Outcast" is a person that has been kicked out or rejected by society.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CHARLATAN
Politician
Scholar
Gossip
Fraud
Confidante
Fraud
A "charlatan" is one who pretends to be what they are not. Therefore, "fraud" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COURIER
Caricature
Exaggeration
Messenger
Stalemate
Liberty
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.