SSAT Synonyms Question 169: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 169

1. CONTRADICT:

  • A. concur
  • B. dispute
  • C. underline
  • D. accept

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

B

To contradict means to speak the contrary or opposite of a previous statement, to deny or dispute.

Contra- is a prefix that comes from the Latin word for against and the root dict comes from the Latin word for say.

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