All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
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
calm
parched
crossing borders
thirsty
analgesic
calm
"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
Handsome
Successful
Upset
Eager
Happy
Upset
"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
Rowdy
Peaceful
Sleepy
Loud
Wealthy
Peaceful
"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
Ecstatic
Old
Unhappy
Cheap
Meager
Unhappy
"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
Severe
Fairness
Threatened
Welcomed
Hopeless
Hopeless
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
Happy
Shy
Scared
Furious
Miserable
Furious
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
Under control
Too little, too late
Just in time
Out of control
Out of time
Out of control
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
Munificent
Displeased
Frustrated
Gregarious
Magnificent
Frustrated
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
Feral
Kinetic
Cheerful
Parsimonious
Languid
Cheerful
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
Very sad
Very angry
Very sleepy
Very happy
Very calm
Very angry
"Livid" meansfurious, irateorvery angry, so "very angry" is the correct answer.
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