SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Synonyms

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

TRANQUIL

Possible Answers:

calm

parched

crossing borders

thirsty

analgesic

Correct answer:

calm

Explanation:

"Tranquil" means that something, like a setting, iscalming, peaceful.

Example Question #2 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Agitated

Possible Answers:

Handsome

Successful

Upset

Eager

Happy

Correct answer:

Upset

Explanation:

"Agitated" meansupset or disturbed.

Example Question #3 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Tranquil

Possible Answers:

Rowdy

Peaceful

Sleepy

Loud

Wealthy

Correct answer:

Peaceful

Explanation:

"Tranquil" meanspeaceful; Loud means noisy; Rowdy means loud and unruly; Sleepy means tired; and Wealthy means rich.

Example Question #4 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Miserable

Possible Answers:

Ecstatic

Old

Unhappy

Cheap

Meager

Correct answer:

Unhappy

Explanation:

"Miserable" meanssad and unhappy.

Example Question #5 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

DESPONDENT

Possible Answers:

Severe

Fairness

Threatened

Welcomed

Hopeless

Correct answer:

Hopeless

Explanation:

To feel "despondent" means the same as to feelsad and hopeless. For clarification, "severe" meansintense.

Example Question #6 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

IRATE

Possible Answers:

Happy

Shy

Scared

Furious

Miserable

Correct answer:

Furious

Explanation:

If someone is "irate" they arevery angryorfurious.

Example Question #7 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

HYSTERICAL

Possible Answers:

Under control

Too little, too late

Just in time

Out of control

Out of time

Correct answer:

Out of control

Explanation:

Someone who is "hysterical" isout of control. "Hysterical" can also meanvery funnyormentally unwell, depending on the circumstances.

Example Question #401 :Synonyms

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

EXASPERATED

Possible Answers:

Munificent

Displeased

Frustrated

Gregarious

Magnificent

Correct answer:

Frustrated

Explanation:

To feel "exasperated" meansto feel very frustrated. For clarification, "magnificent" meansglorious and wonderful; "munificent" meansgenerous; "gregarious" meansoutgoing and sociable.

Example Question #402 :Synonyms

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

EXUBERANT

Possible Answers:

Feral

Kinetic

Cheerful

Parsimonious

Languid

Correct answer:

Cheerful

Explanation:

Someone who is "exuberant" isvery cheerful, so "cheerful" is the correct answer. For clarification, "feral" meanswild, "parsimonious" meansnot generous, "languid" meanslazy and lethargicorslowwhen referring to movement(s), and "kinetic" meanshaving to do with movement.

Example Question #403 :Synonyms

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

LIVID

Possible Answers:

Very sad

Very angry

Very sleepy

Very happy

Very calm

Correct answer:

Very angry

Explanation:

"Livid" meansfurious, irateorvery angry, so "very angry" is the correct answer.

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