All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AILING
Tired
Sick
Happy
Joyous
Uncomfortable
Sick
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
Sacred
Uncertain
Desirable
Forbidden
Dormant
Uncertain
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
Jovial
Upsetting
Irritating
Supreme
Motivating
Upsetting
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
Sorrowful
Important
Excitable
Austere
Joyful
Sorrowful
"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.