SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

TENSE

Possible Answers:

Impatient

Relaxed

Calm

Arrogant

Stiff

Correct answer:

Stiff

Explanation:

TENSE means "rigid, or tight." The word with the most similar meaning on this list is "stiff" which also means rigid, inflexible.

"Relaxed" and "calm" both mean at ease.

"Impatient" means not patient.

If you are "arrogant," you have a high opinion of yourself and your abilities.

Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters

IRATE

Possible Answers:

Measured

Furious

Energized

Controlled

Perturbed

Correct answer:

Furious

Explanation:

"Irate" most nearly means furious, or extremely angry. "Perturbed" also implies a disturbed mental state, but the degree of intensity is not severe enough to be a synonym for "irate". "Measured" and "controlled" both imply a state of calmness that does not correspond with "irate." "Energized" means to be full of vitality or excitement, which has no relation to the word "irate."

Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ELATED

Possible Answers:

Worried

Thrilled

Maladaptive

Miserable

Discontent

Correct answer:

Thrilled

Explanation:

"Elated" means to make someone very happy. "Thrilled," which means to cause someone to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure, is the best synonym of "elated."

Incorrect Answers:

"Discontent" means not pleased.

"Maladaptive" means inadequate.

"Miserable" means very happy or uncomfortable, and is an antonym of "elated."

"Worried" involves being anxious or troubled about something.

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