SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #421 : Synonyms

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

VIGILANT

Possible Answers:

Strong

Energetic

Alert

Curious

Mystical

Correct answer:

Alert

Explanation:

 To be "vigilant" is to be watchful and alert for any possible danger. "Mystical" describes a sense of spiritual awe and fascination. "Energetic" and "strong" are synonyms to vigorous, not vigilant.

Example Question #422 : Synonyms

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

RESIGNED

Possible Answers:

Sinful

Graceful

sage

Inelegant

Accepting

Correct answer:

Accepting

Explanation:

To be "resigned" to a situation (often an unpleasant one) is to accept it. "Graceful" and "inelegant" are antonyms. "Sinful" means immoral, and "sage" means wise.

Example Question #423 : Synonyms

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

APPREHENSIVE

Possible Answers:

Glamorous

Worried

Bewitching

Terrified

Abrupt

Correct answer:

Worried

Explanation:

"Apprehensive" and "worried" are synonyms referring to the state of unpleasantly anticipating or fearful. "Abrupt" means sudden, unexpected. "Glamorous" means beautiful and bewitching. "Terrified" is too strong a word for "apprehensive," which at most describes a moderate amount of fear and worry.

Example Question #424 : Synonyms

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

JEALOUS

Possible Answers:

Clean

Envious

Wary

Agitated

Critical

Correct answer:

Envious

Explanation:

"Jealous" and "envious" are synonyms; they both refer to the feeling of being upset by the success of someone else. "Critical" means important or serious, and "wary" means cautious or careful. "Clean" and "dirty" are antonyms, as are "agitated" and "calm."

Example Question #425 : Synonyms

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

TENDER

Possible Answers:

Affectionate

Boreal

Infectious

Rare

Sappy

Correct answer:

Affectionate

Explanation:

"Tender" can mean gentle, loving, or affectionate, depending on the context. "Infectious" and "contagious" are synonyms, as are "rare" and "uncommon." "Boreal" is a word meaning Northern. While something tender could be sentimental, "sappy" means excessively sentimental and is therefore not the best fit.

Example Question #426 : Synonyms

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

PLEASED

Possible Answers:

Rude

Disobedient

Polite

Gratified

Courteous

Correct answer:

Gratified

Explanation:

"Pleased" and "gratified" both mean to be pleasantly satisfied with something. They are synonymous. The other words are not synonyms of "pleased." "Polite" and "courteous" both refer to having good etiquette; "rude" is an antonym to "polite."

Example Question #427 : Synonyms

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

DARK

Possible Answers:

Finicky

Moody

Brooding

Brilliant

Glorious

Correct answer:

Brooding

Explanation:

The words "dark" and "brooding" can describe someone who displays solemn or sad emotions. The other words do not share this meaning. "Finicky," for example, refers to someone who is fussy or moody. "Glorious" and "brilliant" are synonymous with each other, but are not at all related to the words dark and brooding. Brilliant can actually mean shiny or illuminated, the opposite of dark.

Example Question #431 : Synonyms

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

ENVIOUS

Possible Answers:

Humored 

Shocked

Proud

Aware 

Jealous 

Correct answer:

Jealous 

Explanation:

The correct answer is "jealous."

"Envious" is defined as feeling or showing envy.

"Jealous" is an adjective that means feeling or showing envy of someone, making it the correct synonym of "envious."

Example Question #432 : Synonyms

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

DERANGED

Possible Answers:

Spirited

Immature

Insane

Rowdy

Reckless

Correct answer:

Insane

Explanation:

The adjective "deranged" means insane, completely mad, mentally ill. Additionally, "spirited" means lively, full of energy; "immature" means not mature, childish, juvenile; "rowdy" means loud and out of control, boisterous; "reckless" means not careful and prone to taking many risks.

Example Question #433 : Synonyms

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

UNREPENTANT

Possible Answers:

Honorable

Deluded

Sublime

Remorseless

Superficial

Correct answer:

Remorseless

Explanation:

The adjective "unrepentant" means remorseless, not feeling any sorrow or regret for harm caused. Additionally, "superficial" means shallow, not containing any depth of emotion or meaning; "deluded" means tricked into believing something misguided or mislead and ignorant; "sublime" means delightful, perfect, lovely, wonderful; "honorable" means moral, righteous, deserving of honor and respect.

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