The fossil's bone structure bears a striking resemblance to that of modern birds.
这块化石的骨骼结构与现代鸟类有着惊人的相似之处。
Which choice best defines “resemblance”?
A — The state of being alike or similar. “resemblance” means the state of being alike or similar.
Which word means “the state of being alike or similar”?
C — resemblance. “resemblance” means the state of being alike or similar.
resemblance — the state of being alike or similar. In Chinese: 相似，类似.
resemblance is pronounced /rɪˈzɛmbləns/.
The fossil's bone structure bears a striking resemblance to that of modern birds. (这块化石的骨骼结构与现代鸟类有着惊人的相似之处。)
similarity, likeness, parallel — all close in meaning to resemblance (the state of being alike or similar).
difference, dissimilarity — each the opposite of resemblance (the state of being alike or similar).
Yes. resemblance is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.