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 #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

AILING

Possible Answers:

Tired

Sick

Happy

Joyous

Uncomfortable

Correct answer:

Sick

Explanation:

The adjective "ailing" means sick, unwell, unhealthy, struggling with something. Additionally, "joyous" is a synonym of "happy" it means very happy.

Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

HESITANT

Possible Answers:

Sacred

Uncertain

Desirable

Forbidden

Dormant

Correct answer:

Uncertain

Explanation:

The adjective "hesitant" means uncertain, reluctant to do something, unsure and unwilling to act. Additionally, "sacred" means holy, of religious importance to someone; "dormant" means at rest, inactive, asleep; "desirable" means wanted, able to be desired; "forbidden" means prohibited, not allowed, against the rules.

Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

TRAUMATIC

Possible Answers:

Jovial

Upsetting

Irritating

Supreme

Motivating

Correct answer:

Upsetting

Explanation:

The adjective "traumatic" means distressing, upsetting, causing someone to feel long lasting pain and suffering. Additionally, "motivating" means inspiring, causing someone to want to do something; "irritating" means annoying; "jovial" means cheerful, good-natured; "supreme" means ultimate, best, the greatest.

Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

ELEGIAC

Possible Answers:

Sorrowful

Important

Excitable

Austere

Joyful

Correct answer:

Sorrowful

Explanation:

"Elegiac" means funereal.

"Important" means valuable, influential, relevant.

"Austere" means rigid, somber or grim.

"Joyful" means feeling happiness or euphoria, being lighthearted.

"Excitable" means easily upset, high-strung or passionate.

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