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Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEFEATED
Quizzical
Demoralized
Victorious
Expectant
Neutral
Demoralized
"Defeated" and "victorious" are antonyms, but "defeated" and "demoralized" are synonyms. "Expectant" means anticipatory. "Quizzical" means puzzled. "Neutral" means taking neither side in an argument or conflict.
Example Question #1204 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MODEST
Pushy
Humble
Aggressive
Precise
Meek
Humble
"Modest" and "humble" mean self-effacing and moderate. "Aggressive" and "pushy" both mean forceful. "Precise" and "accurate" are near synonyms, as are "meek" and "submissive."
Example Question #1205 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIZZICAL
Appeased
Puzzled
Mollified
Erroneous
Chic
Puzzled
"Quizzical" and "puzzled" are synonyms referring to the state of being confused. "Mollified" and "appeased" both mean soothed or placated. "Erroneous" means wrong, incorrect. "Chic" means stylish or fashionable.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIGILANT
Curious
Alert
Strong
Energetic
Mystical
Alert
To be "vigilant" is to be watchful and alert for any possible danger. "Mystical" describes a sense of spiritual awe and fascination. "Energetic" and "strong" are synonyms to vigorous, not vigilant.
Example Question #401 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESIGNED
Accepting
Inelegant
Graceful
sage
Sinful
Accepting
To be "resigned" to a situation (often an unpleasant one) is to accept it. "Graceful" and "inelegant" are antonyms. "Sinful" means immoral, and "sage" means wise.
Example Question #1212 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APPREHENSIVE
Glamorous
Terrified
Bewitching
Abrupt
Worried
Worried
"Apprehensive" and "worried" are synonyms referring to the state of unpleasantly anticipating or fearful. "Abrupt" means sudden, unexpected. "Glamorous" means beautiful and bewitching. "Terrified" is too strong a word for "apprehensive," which at most describes a moderate amount of fear and worry.
Example Question #1213 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JEALOUS
Envious
Critical
Clean
Agitated
Wary
Envious
"Jealous" and "envious" are synonyms; they both refer to the feeling of being upset by the success of someone else. "Critical" means important or serious, and "wary" means cautious or careful. "Clean" and "dirty" are antonyms, as are "agitated" and "calm."
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TENDER
Sappy
Infectious
Rare
Affectionate
Boreal
Affectionate
"Tender" can mean gentle, loving, or affectionate, depending on the context. "Infectious" and "contagious" are synonyms, as are "rare" and "uncommon." "Boreal" is a word meaning Northern. While something tender could be sentimental, "sappy" means excessively sentimental and is therefore not the best fit.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLEASED
Courteous
Polite
Rude
Disobedient
Gratified
Gratified
"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 #421 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DARK
Glorious
Moody
Brooding
Brilliant
Finicky
Brooding
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.
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