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Example Question #551 : Synonyms
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
She was so jubilant she jumped into the air.
annoyed
angry
sad
None of the above
happy
happy
Both jubliant and happy allow for the sentence to maintain it's meaning.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Fearful
Scared
Unafraid
Bold
Strong
Quick
Scared
"Fearful" means afraid or scared.
Example Question #1193 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Disappointed
Displeased
Respected
Cheerful
Awkward
Excited
Displeased
"Disappointed" means displeased.
Example Question #552 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FURIOUS
Annoying
Angry
Broken
Important
Lucky
Angry
"Furious" is an adjective that means angry, so "angry" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1194 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DESPONDENT
Forgetful
Wealthy
Hopeful
Knowledgeable
Hopeless
Hopeless
If you are "despondent," you are feeling sad and without hope, so the correct answer is “hopeless,” a word that means desperate, forlorn, or horrendous. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "hopeless": someone who is "wealthy" has lots of money; someone who is "forgetful" is not able to remember things well; and someone who is "knowledgeable" is very smart.
Example Question #553 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ALARMED
Eloquent
Miserable
Saddened
Frightened
Happy
Frightened
"Alarmed" means frightened or scared, so "frightened" is the correct answer. As for the other answers choices, "miserable" means very sad, and "eloquent" means well-spoken.
Example Question #554 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISMAL
Fleeting
Brilliant
Gloomy
Tired
Gloomy
"Gloomy" is the correct answer. "Dismal" means producing a sad feeling in onlookers, and "gloomy" means dark and producing a sad feeling in onlookers. For example, one might say, "The gloomy old house was falling apart because it had been abandoned."
Example Question #555 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ASSURED
Confident
Caused
Phenomenal
Bare
Resistant
Confident
If you feel "assured," you feel confident, so "confident" is the correct answer. To help you, "bare" means having no decoration or covering, "resistant" means not giving in to pressure, and "phenomenal" means really great.
Example Question #1201 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LIVID
Happy
Angry
Hungry
Sad
Jealous
Angry
"Livid" means very angry, so "angry" is the correct answer.
Example Question #556 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MISERABLE
Very hungry
Very tired
Very sad
Very happy
Very suspicious
Very sad
"Miserable" means very sad. To help you, "suspicious" means distrusting or wary.
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