SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

PLEASED

Possible Answers:

Gratified

Rude

Disobedient

Polite

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 #37 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

DARK

Possible Answers:

Glorious

Brilliant

Moody

Finicky

Brooding

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 #38 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

ENVIOUS

Possible Answers:

Aware 

Proud

Shocked

Jealous 

Humored 

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 #39 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

DERANGED

Possible Answers:

Rowdy

Insane

Immature

Reckless

Spirited

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 #40 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

UNREPENTANT

Possible Answers:

Remorseless

Honorable

Superficial

Sublime

Deluded

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.

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:

Sick

Tired

Uncomfortable

Joyous

Happy

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:

Dormant

Desirable

Sacred

Forbidden

Uncertain

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:

Irritating

Supreme

Jovial

Upsetting

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:

Excitable

Important

Joyful

Sorrowful

Austere

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.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Synonyms

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

RECLUSIVE

Possible Answers:

avoiding the company of others

extroverted

suspicious

coiled

wise

Correct answer:

avoiding the company of others

Explanation:

Reclusive means to avoid the company of others.

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