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 #567 : Synonyms

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

NONCHALANT

Possible Answers:

Significant

Imaginary

Anxious

Unconcerned

Fraudulent

Correct answer:

Unconcerned

Explanation:

"Nonchalant" means disinterestedly casual and unconcerned, so "unconcerned" is the correct answer.

Example Question #568 : Synonyms

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

VEXED

Possible Answers:

Fleeting

Cursed

Excited

Lucky

Cross

Correct answer:

Cross

Explanation:

"Vexed" means annoyed, frustrated, or "cross." Although "cursed" is a synonym of "hexed," which sounds like "vexed," it means bewitched to cause harm. The terms "excited" and "lucky" both elude to positive feelings, whereas "vexed" has a negative connotation. "Fleeting" means brief. The best answer choice is "cross."

Example Question #569 : Synonyms

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

DISTRACTED

Possible Answers:

Focused 

Calm 

Reasonable 

Unfocused 

Regular 

Correct answer:

Unfocused 

Explanation:

"Distracted" means not focused or inattentive. "Unfocused" is the correct answer becuase "unfocused" means not focused, as you may be able to figure out from the word's use of the negative prefix "un-," which means not. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "distracted": "reasonable" means sensible; "regular" means ordinary; "calm" means tranquil; and "focused" means paying close attention to something or someone. "Focused" is actually an opposite, or antonym, of "distracted."

Example Question #570 : Synonyms

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

GLUM

Possible Answers:

Mean

Friendly

Energetic

Blue

Glad

Correct answer:

Blue

Explanation:

“Glum” is an adjective that means “looking or feeling dejected; morose,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “sad.” That means that “glad” cannot be the correct answer, because “glad” means “pleased; delighted,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “glum.” “Blue,” however, is an adjective that can mean “melancholy, sad, or depressed,” when referring to a person or mood and being used informally. So, because “blue” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “glum,” “blue” is the correct answer.

Example Question #1211 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

INCONSIDERATE

Possible Answers:

Composed 

Excited

Friendly 

Rude 

Dynamic 

Correct answer:

Rude 

Explanation:

Someone who is "inconsiderate" is rude and not considerate of others' feelings, so "rude" is the correct answer. To help you, "composed" means calm, and "dynamic" means active.

Example Question #1212 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

MISERABLE

Possible Answers:

Lawful

Unhappy

Unrestrained

Unlawful

Happy

Correct answer:

Unhappy

Explanation:

“Miserable” means very sad, so the best answer is “unhappy.” The prefix "un-" often negates the meaning of the word that follows it, so it makes sense that “unhappy” means not happy. To provide further help, “lawful” means legal or not against the rules, so “unlawful” means not legal. Finally, “unrestrained” means not restrained or not held back.

Example Question #1213 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

FURIOUS

Possible Answers:

Adorable

Angry

Loyal

Unwell

Quirky

Correct answer:

Angry

Explanation:

Furious means very angry. To provide further help, “unwell” means sick or ill; “quirky” means weird, silly, and unusual; “adorable” means cute; and “loyal” means reliably dedicated to a person or a cause.

Example Question #1214 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

JEALOUS

Possible Answers:

Envious 

Severe 

Adequate

Mild 

Interested 

Correct answer:

Envious 

Explanation:

"Jealous" means wanting something that someone else has. "Jealous" is most similar in meaning to "envious," a word that means jealouscovetous, or desirous. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "jealous": "adequate" means good enough; "mild" means easy or not extreme; and "severe" means intense or extreme.

Example Question #1215 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

FURIOUS

Possible Answers:

Sensible

Furry

Sensitive

Furtive 

Enraged

Correct answer:

Enraged

Explanation:

"Furious" and "enraged" are synonymous; they refer to someone feeling very angry. "Furry" describes an (adorable) texture. "Furtive" describes something that is sneaky or subversive. While the "fur" prefix is similar, these words are completely unrelated.

Example Question #1216 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

BOTHERED

Possible Answers:

Botanical

Enraged

Moody

Annoyed

Bottled up

Correct answer:

Annoyed

Explanation:

"Annoyed" and "bothered" are synonymous. They both refer to a feeling of frustration or aggravation caused by something else (a person or a situation, perhaps). The other words do not share these meanings.

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