The similarity between the two fossil skeletons suggests they may have shared a common ancestor millions of years ago.
这两个化石骨骼之间的相似性表明它们可能在数百万年前有共同的祖先。
Which choice best defines “similarity”?
C — The state of being alike. “similarity” means the state of being alike.
Which word means “the state of being alike”?
B — similarity. “similarity” means the state of being alike.
similarity — the state of being alike. In Chinese: 相似性.
similarity is pronounced /ˌsɪməˈlærəti/.
The similarity between the two fossil skeletons suggests they may have shared a common ancestor millions of years ago. (这两个化石骨骼之间的相似性表明它们可能在数百万年前有共同的祖先。)
resemblance, likeness, parallel — all close in meaning to similarity (the state of being alike).
difference, dissimilarity — each the opposite of similarity (the state of being alike).
Yes. similarity 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.