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Example Question #1461 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARAGON
Epitome
Opprobrium
Expurgation
Penury
Opulence
Epitome
The "paragon" of something is its "epitome," exemplar, or perfect example. "Opprobrium" is disgrace or condemnation, depending on the situation. "Expurgation" is a form of censorship, and "penury" is a synonym for "poverty." This is an antonym of "opulence," which means wealth and luxury.
Example Question #1462 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CRUX
Probity
Periphery
Vagrancy
Heart
Aplomb
Heart
The "crux" of a situation is the "heart," core, or kernel of the situation. This is a near antonym for "periphery," which means the outskirts or outer edge of something. "Vagrancy" is the noun form of vagrant, or vagabond. "Aplomb" means poise and self-assurance. "Probity" is a synonym for "integrity."
Example Question #1463 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FUTILITY
Poise
Pointlessness
Chicanery
Expiation
Lassitude
Pointlessness
Something "futile" is pointless or useless, a wasted effort. "Chicanery" is another word for "trickery." Another word for "poise" is "aplomb" or self-assurance. "Lassitude" means lethargy, sluggishness, apathy. To "expiate" something is to make amends for it.
Example Question #1464 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROPRIETY
Decorum
Turpitude
Largesse
Probity
Mendacity
Decorum
"Propriety" and "decorum" are synonyms. "Probity" and "integrity" are synonyms, as are "turpitude" and "depravity." "Largess" is generosity, benevolence. "Mendacity" is another word for "duplicity" or "dishonesty."
Example Question #1465 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLATITUDE
Hegemony
Supremacy
Acumen
Truism
Ambivalence
Truism
A "platitude" is a truism, an empty or meaningless statement. "Acumen" is shrewdness or sharpness. Another word for "ambivalence" is equivocation. "Hegemony" and "supremacy" are synonyms.
Example Question #711 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUANDARY
Magnanimity
Duplicity
Conundrum
Brevity
Maelstrom
Conundrum
A "quandary" is a dilemma or a "conundrum." "Magnanimity" is another word for "generosity." "Brevity" and "briefness" are synonyms, as are "duplicity" and "dishonesty." A "maelstrom" is a tempest or strong storm.
Example Question #712 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PENCHANT
Magnanimity
Effrontery
Proclivity
Impudence
Penury
Proclivity
A "penchant" is a "proclivity" or liking for a particular thing. "Magnanimity" is generosity, and "penury" is poverty. "Impudence" and "effrontery" are synonyms.
Example Question #713 : Synonyms
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OBSTINACY
Temerity
Elegy
Turpitude
Lassitude
Stubbornness
Stubbornness
To be "obstinate" is to be stubborn and recalcitrant. An "elegy" is a lament or mournful poem. "Turpitude" is another word for moral depravity. "Lassitude" is sluggishness or lethargy. "Temerity" is boldness or audacity.
Example Question #714 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PIETY
Equanimity
Elocution
Devoutness
Truculence
Harbinger
Devoutness
To be "pious" is to be devout and worshipful. "Elocution" is articulation and diction. "Equanimity" is calmness and composure. "Harbinger" is a synonym for "omen," and "truculence" is a synonym for "defiance."
Example Question #715 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLASTICITY
Plaudits
Alacrity
Frivolity
Levity
Malleability
Malleability
Something "plastic" is malleable and able to be changed. "Frivolity" and "levity" are synonyms. "Plaudits" is another word for praise. "Alacrity" is a synonym for "vivacity" or liveliness.
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