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Example Question #516 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARITY
Satire
Tradition
Debate
Equality
Performance
Equality
"Parity" means equality. The similarly pronounced "parody" is a synonym of satire.
Example Question #1271 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEBACLE
Discovery
Pattern
Concern
Stipple
Disaster
Disaster
A “debacle” is an unfortunate event with disastrous consequences, so the best available synonym is “disaster.”
Example Question #518 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARAGON
Trickery
Shape
Emotion
Criticism
Epitome
Epitome
A "paragon" is a model or epitome, so "epitome" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1272 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCRUPLE
Misgiving
Promotion
Duration
Liberty
Art
Misgiving
A "scruple" is a feeling of doubt or a misgiving because one feels out of suspicion that a course of action may be immoral, so "misgiving" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "scruple": "liberty" means freedom; "art" means the class of objects and activities subject to aesthetic criteria; "duration" means a length of time; and "promotion" means advancement.
Example Question #1273 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARADIGM
Ideal
Design
Insinuation
Gesture
Polygon
Ideal
A "paradigm" is an ideal or perfect model of something. One might write, "He is the paradigm of a perfect student."
Example Question #1274 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REPARTEE
Speech
Contrition
Plight
Lament
Banter
Banter
Since "repartee" is a noun that means a conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies, we're looking for a noun that refers to speech and includes a connotation of being witty. "Speech" is a tempting answer, but it is too broad to be the correct answer. "Lament" and "banter" both refer to kinds of speech, but where "lament" specifies speech that is mournful or regretful, "banter" means speech in which the participants converse in a witty and teasing manner. Because "banter" not only refers to a type of speech but also specifically refers to a type of witty speech, it is the closest synonym to "repartee," and the best answer choice.
Example Question #522 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Trick
Blockage
Kin
Courtesy
Mistake
Trick
A ruse is a trick.
Example Question #1275 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCOURGE
Blessing
Plague
Contribution
Weather
Notice
Plague
A “scourge” is a plague or tormentor as in “the neighbor’s terrifying dog was the scourge of my childhood.” For clarification, weather can be used to mean to endure as in “he weathered the storm.”
Example Question #1276 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PITFALL
Ruse
Hole
Danger
Shelter
Disappearance
Danger
You can infer from the words "pit" and "fall" contained in "pitfall" that the word describes something that could cause someone's downfall. In fact, a "pitfall" is a danger, so "danger" is the correct answer. By dissecting the word "pitfall," it is possible to infer its meaning.
Example Question #1277 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
STANDSTILL
Wreckage
Connection
Altercation
Facade
Deadlock
Deadlock
"Standstill" means a stop or a deadlock. "Connection" is a link or bond between two or more people or items. "Altercation" is a fight or argument. "Wreckage" is the remains of the things after it has been severly damaged or broken. "Facade" is the front or face of something.
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