SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #401 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VIGILANT

Possible Answers:

Alert

Curious

Strong

Mystical

Energetic

Correct answer:

Alert

Explanation:

 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 #402 : Identifying Synonyms

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

RESIGNED

Possible Answers:

Inelegant

sage

Graceful

Sinful

Accepting

Correct answer:

Accepting

Explanation:

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 #403 : Identifying Synonyms

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

APPREHENSIVE

Possible Answers:

Terrified

Bewitching

Glamorous

Abrupt

Worried

Correct answer:

Worried

Explanation:

"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 #404 : Identifying Synonyms

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

JEALOUS

Possible Answers:

Agitated

Wary

Clean

Critical

Envious

Correct answer:

Envious

Explanation:

"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 #405 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TENDER

Possible Answers:

Rare

Boreal

Affectionate

Infectious

Sappy

Correct answer:

Affectionate

Explanation:

"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 #131 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PLEASED

Possible Answers:

Courteous

Rude

Polite

Gratified

Disobedient

Correct answer:

Gratified

Explanation:

"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 #132 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DARK

Possible Answers:

Glorious

Moody

Brooding

Finicky

Brilliant

Correct answer:

Brooding

Explanation:

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.

Example Question #411 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ENVIOUS

Possible Answers:

Aware 

Jealous 

Proud

Humored 

Shocked

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 #412 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DERANGED

Possible Answers:

Insane

Spirited

Rowdy

Reckless

Immature

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 #433 : Synonyms

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

UNREPENTANT

Possible Answers:

Sublime

Deluded

Remorseless

Superficial

Honorable

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.

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