SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

ENVIOUS

Possible Answers:

Shocked

Humored 

Jealous 

Proud

Aware 

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 #32 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

DERANGED

Possible Answers:

Rowdy

Reckless

Spirited

Immature

Insane

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 #33 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

UNREPENTANT

Possible Answers:

Honorable

Remorseless

Sublime

Deluded

Superficial

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 #431 : Synonyms

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

AILING

Possible Answers:

Happy

Tired

Uncomfortable

Joyous

Sick

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 #432 : Synonyms

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

HESITANT

Possible Answers:

Dormant

Uncertain

Forbidden

Sacred

Desirable

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 #433 : Synonyms

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

TRAUMATIC

Possible Answers:

Upsetting

Jovial

Supreme

Motivating

Irritating

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 #434 : Synonyms

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

ELEGIAC

Possible Answers:

Excitable

Important

Austere

Joyful

Sorrowful

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

wise

coiled

suspicious

extroverted

Correct answer:

avoiding the company of others

Explanation:

Reclusive means to avoid the company of others.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Synonyms

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

PASSIVE

 

Possible Answers:

vocal

dominant

insightful

filled with holes

submissive

Correct answer:

submissive

Explanation:

Passive means submissive.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Synonyms

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

ALOOF

Possible Answers:

vocal

light

quick

reserved

invisible

Correct answer:

reserved

Explanation:

Aloof means someone is reserved.

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