All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1211 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTRACTED
Focused
Unfocused
Regular
Reasonable
Calm
Unfocused
"Distracted" means not focused or inattentive. "Unfocused" is the correct answer becuase "unfocused" means not focused, as you may be able to figure out from the word's use of the negative prefix "un-," which means not. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "distracted": "reasonable" means sensible; "regular" means ordinary; "calm" means tranquil; and "focused" means paying close attention to something or someone. "Focused" is actually an opposite, or antonym, of "distracted."
Example Question #562 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GLUM
Glad
Friendly
Mean
Blue
Energetic
Blue
“Glum” is an adjective that means “looking or feeling dejected; morose,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “sad.” That means that “glad” cannot be the correct answer, because “glad” means “pleased; delighted,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “glum.” “Blue,” however, is an adjective that can mean “melancholy, sad, or depressed,” when referring to a person or mood and being used informally. So, because “blue” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “glum,” “blue” is the correct answer.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONSIDERATE
Composed
Rude
Dynamic
Friendly
Excited
Rude
Someone who is "inconsiderate" is rude and not considerate of others' feelings, so "rude" is the correct answer. To help you, "composed" means calm, and "dynamic" means active.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MISERABLE
Lawful
Unlawful
Unrestrained
Unhappy
Happy
Unhappy
“Miserable” means very sad, so the best answer is “unhappy.” The prefix "un-" often negates the meaning of the word that follows it, so it makes sense that “unhappy” means not happy. To provide further help, “lawful” means legal or not against the rules, so “unlawful” means not legal. Finally, “unrestrained” means not restrained or not held back.
Example Question #571 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FURIOUS
Unwell
Quirky
Angry
Adorable
Loyal
Angry
Furious means very angry. To provide further help, “unwell” means sick or ill; “quirky” means weird, silly, and unusual; “adorable” means cute; and “loyal” means reliably dedicated to a person or a cause.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JEALOUS
Envious
Severe
Interested
Adequate
Mild
Envious
"Jealous" means wanting something that someone else has. "Jealous" is most similar in meaning to "envious," a word that means jealous, covetous, or desirous. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "jealous": "adequate" means good enough; "mild" means easy or not extreme; and "severe" means intense or extreme.
Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FURIOUS
Enraged
Furry
Furtive
Sensitive
Sensible
Enraged
"Furious" and "enraged" are synonymous; they refer to someone feeling very angry. "Furry" describes an (adorable) texture. "Furtive" describes something that is sneaky or subversive. While the "fur" prefix is similar, these words are completely unrelated.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOTHERED
Enraged
Botanical
Moody
Bottled up
Annoyed
Annoyed
"Annoyed" and "bothered" are synonymous. They both refer to a feeling of frustration or aggravation caused by something else (a person or a situation, perhaps). The other words do not share these meanings.
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TIRED
Speedy
Sleepy
Anxious
Down
Perky
Sleepy
"Tired" and "sleepy" are synonyms. Both words describe a person who needs rest or sleep. The other words do not have related meanings. "Perky" is an antonym to "tired." "Down" can be used, colloquially, to refer to someone who is depressed or sad, but is much more commonly used to describe a direction.
Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPOLITE
Goofy
Silly
Grumpy
Rude
Funny
Rude
"Silly," "goofy," and "funny" are all very closely related in meaning. "Grumpy" refers to someone who is in a bad mood. "Rude" refers to someone who does not behave appropriately. "Impolite" refers to someone who has poor manners. "Rude" and "impolite" are synonymous.
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