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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
Penury
Opprobrium
Expurgation
Epitome
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 #1461 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CRUX
Periphery
Aplomb
Vagrancy
Heart
Probity
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
Lassitude
Chicanery
Expiation
Poise
Pointlessness
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
Probity
Decorum
Mendacity
Largesse
Turpitude
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
Ambivalence
Supremacy
Hegemony
Acumen
Truism
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 #1466 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUANDARY
Magnanimity
Maelstrom
Brevity
Conundrum
Duplicity
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 #1467 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PENCHANT
Magnanimity
Penury
Impudence
Effrontery
Proclivity
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 #1462 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSTINACY
Stubbornness
Temerity
Lassitude
Elegy
Turpitude
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 #1463 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PIETY
Truculence
Harbinger
Elocution
Devoutness
Equanimity
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 #1464 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLASTICITY
Frivolity
Plaudits
Alacrity
Malleability
Levity
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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