SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #151 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CONSIDERATE

Possible Answers:

Antisocial

Kind

Upset

Happy

Worrisome

Correct answer:

Kind

Explanation:

"Considerate" involves exercising deep thought to avoid negatively impacting other people. "Kind," which means to have a considerate and thoughtful nature, is the best synonym of "considerate."

Incorrect Answers:

"Upset" means very unhappy.

"Worrisome" means causing anxiety or concern.

"Antisocial" describes someone who does not enjoy the company of others. Generally, considerate people are not antisocial because they like to be around other people.

"Happy" involves showing pleasure for something.

Example Question #152 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

AMBITIOUS

Possible Answers:

Slovenly

Driven

Lazy

Decadent

Rich

Correct answer:

Driven

Explanation:

"Ambitious" means showing a strong desire to succeed. "Driven," which means motivated, is the best synonym of "ambitious."

Incorrect Answers:

"Lazy" means unwilling to work or use energy. "Lazy" is an antonym of "ambitious."

"Slovenly" means messy and dirty.

"Rich" means having a lot of money.

"Decadent" means self-indulgent.

Example Question #153 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CLEVER

Possible Answers:

Sly

Wily

Classical

Intelligent

Incapable

Correct answer:

Intelligent

Explanation:

"Clever" means quick to understand and learn new ideas. "Intelligent," which means intuitive and quick-witted, is the best synonym of "clever."

Incorrect Answers:

"Incapable" means unable to do something.

"Classical" refers to a traditional or long-standing style.

"Wily" means deceitful.

"Sly" involves having cunning and deceitful nature, and is a synonym of "wily."

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Synonyms: select the word that most closely matches.

Cheerful

Possible Answers:

Happy

Tired

Sad

Upset

Unlucky

Correct answer:

Happy

Explanation:

Cheerful and happy both relate to ones mood being in high spirits. 

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?

She was so jubilant she jumped into the air.  

Possible Answers:

annoyed

None of the above

angry

happy

sad

Correct answer:

happy

Explanation:

Both jubliant and happy allow for the sentence to maintain it's meaning. 

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Fearful

Possible Answers:

Unafraid

Scared

Quick

Strong

Bold

Correct answer:

Scared

Explanation:

"Fearful" means afraid or scared.

Example Question #552 : Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Disappointed

Possible Answers:

Awkward

Cheerful

Displeased

Excited

Respected

Correct answer:

Displeased

Explanation:

"Disappointed" means displeased.

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

FURIOUS

Possible Answers:

Broken

Lucky

Angry

Annoying

Important

Correct answer:

Angry

Explanation:

"Furious" is an adjective that means angry, so "angry" is the correct answer.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

DESPONDENT

Possible Answers:

Wealthy 

Forgetful

Hopeless 

Hopeful 

Knowledgeable

Correct answer:

Hopeless 

Explanation:

If you are "despondent," you are feeling sad and without hope, so the correct answer is “hopeless,” a word that means desperateforlorn, or horrendous. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "hopeless": someone who is "wealthy" has lots of money; someone who is "forgetful" is not able to remember things well; and someone who is "knowledgeable" is very smart.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ALARMED

Possible Answers:

Saddened

Happy 

Frightened

Eloquent 

Miserable 

Correct answer:

Frightened

Explanation:

"Alarmed" means frightened or scared, so "frightened" is the correct answer. As for the other answers choices, "miserable" means very sad, and "eloquent" means well-spoken.

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