All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #571 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONSIDERATE
Friendly
Rude
Composed
Dynamic
Excited
Rude
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 #572 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MISERABLE
Unrestrained
Lawful
Happy
Unlawful
Unhappy
Unhappy
“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 #573 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FURIOUS
Loyal
Quirky
Angry
Adorable
Unwell
Angry
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 #574 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JEALOUS
Adequate
Envious
Mild
Severe
Interested
Envious
"Jealous" means wanting something that someone else has. "Jealous" is most similar in meaning to "envious," a word that means jealous, covetous, 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 #575 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FURIOUS
Sensible
Sensitive
Furtive
Enraged
Furry
Enraged
"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 #576 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOTHERED
Bottled up
Enraged
Botanical
Moody
Annoyed
Annoyed
"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.
Example Question #577 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TIRED
Sleepy
Speedy
Down
Perky
Anxious
Sleepy
"Tired" and "sleepy" are synonyms. Both words describe a person who needs rest or sleep. The other words do not have related meanings. "Perky" is an antonym to "tired." "Down" can be used, colloquially, to refer to someone who is depressed or sad, but is much more commonly used to describe a direction.
Example Question #578 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPOLITE
Rude
Goofy
Funny
Silly
Grumpy
Rude
"Silly," "goofy," and "funny" are all very closely related in meaning. "Grumpy" refers to someone who is in a bad mood. "Rude" refers to someone who does not behave appropriately. "Impolite" refers to someone who has poor manners. "Rude" and "impolite" are synonymous.
Example Question #579 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARANOID
Abnormal
Suspicious
Understanding
Indignant
Miniature
Suspicious
The word that has the most similar meaning to PARANOID is "suspicious." Someone who is PARANOID is suspicious or afraid that everything is deliberately going against him. For example: "The boy was PARANOID about spiders getting into his bed, so he pulled off all the sheets and blankets every night before going to sleep." If you are "suspicious," you don't trust someone.
The prefix "ab" at the beginning of "abnormal" means "not." Therefore, "abnormal" means not normal.
"Indignant" means upset; hurting one's dignity. For example: "Sheila was indignant when Sam accused her of lying."
"Understanding" means grasp mentally; understand.
"Miniature" means small.
Example Question #580 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TENSE
Relaxed
Impatient
Stiff
Arrogant
Calm
Stiff
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.
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