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Example Question #1271 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARITY
Equality
Performance
Debate
Satire
Tradition
Equality
"Parity" means equality. The similarly pronounced "parody" is a synonym of satire.
Example Question #1272 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEBACLE
Discovery
Pattern
Concern
Disaster
Stipple
Disaster
A “debacle” is an unfortunate event with disastrous consequences, so the best available synonym is “disaster.”
Example Question #1273 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARAGON
Emotion
Shape
Trickery
Epitome
Criticism
Epitome
A "paragon" is a model or epitome, so "epitome" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1274 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCRUPLE
Misgiving
Liberty
Duration
Promotion
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 #1275 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARADIGM
Ideal
Gesture
Design
Insinuation
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 #1276 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REPARTEE
Contrition
Banter
Lament
Speech
Plight
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 #1277 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Kin
Courtesy
Trick
Mistake
Blockage
Trick
A ruse is a trick.
Example Question #481 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCOURGE
Blessing
Notice
Plague
Contribution
Weather
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 #482 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PITFALL
Hole
Shelter
Disappearance
Ruse
Danger
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 #482 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
STANDSTILL
Connection
Altercation
Deadlock
Wreckage
Facade
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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