SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Synonyms

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

TRANQUIL

Possible Answers:

calm

crossing borders

parched

analgesic

thirsty

Correct answer:

calm

Explanation:

"Tranquil" means that something, like a setting, is calming, peaceful.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

Agitated

Possible Answers:

Handsome

Happy

Successful

Upset

Eager

Correct answer:

Upset

Explanation:

"Agitated" means upset or disturbed.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

Tranquil

Possible Answers:

Wealthy

Rowdy

Peaceful

Sleepy

Loud

Correct answer:

Peaceful

Explanation:

"Tranquil" means peaceful; Loud means noisy; Rowdy means loud and unruly; Sleepy means tired; and Wealthy means rich.

Example Question #104 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

Miserable

Possible Answers:

Old

Unhappy

Meager

Ecstatic

Cheap

Correct answer:

Unhappy

Explanation:

"Miserable" means sad and unhappy.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

DESPONDENT

Possible Answers:

Hopeless

Threatened 

Fairness

Severe

Welcomed 

Correct answer:

Hopeless

Explanation:

To feel "despondent" means the same as to feel sad and hopeless. For clarification, "severe" means intense.

Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

IRATE

Possible Answers:

Happy 

Shy 

Miserable 

Furious 

Scared

Correct answer:

Furious 

Explanation:

If someone is "irate" they are very angry or furious.

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

HYSTERICAL

Possible Answers:

Out of control 

Just in time 

Too little, too late

Under control 

Out of time 

Correct answer:

Out of control 

Explanation:

Someone who is "hysterical" is out of control. "Hysterical" can also mean very funny or mentally unwell, depending on the circumstances.

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

EXASPERATED

Possible Answers:

Frustrated 

Gregarious 

Munificent

Displeased

Magnificent 

Correct answer:

Frustrated 

Explanation:

To feel "exasperated" means to feel very frustrated. For clarification, "magnificent" means glorious and wonderful; "munificent" means generous; "gregarious" means outgoing and sociable.

Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

EXUBERANT

Possible Answers:

Feral 

Kinetic

Cheerful 

Parsimonious 

Languid 

Correct answer:

Cheerful 

Explanation:

Someone who is "exuberant" is very cheerful, so "cheerful" is the correct answer. For clarification, "feral" means wild, "parsimonious" means not generous, "languid" means lazy and lethargic or slow when referring to movement(s), and "kinetic" means having to do with movement

Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

LIVID

Possible Answers:

Very sleepy

Very calm 

Very happy 

Very sad 

Very angry 

Correct answer:

Very angry 

Explanation:

"Livid" means furious, irate or very angry, so "very angry" is the correct answer.

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