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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.
Example Question #1217 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENVIOUS
Proud
Humored
Jealous
Shocked
Aware
Jealous
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 #1218 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DERANGED
Immature
Rowdy
Spirited
Insane
Reckless
Insane
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 #1211 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNREPENTANT
Deluded
Sublime
Remorseless
Superficial
Honorable
Remorseless
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 #411 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AILING
Uncomfortable
Happy
Tired
Sick
Joyous
Sick
The adjective "ailing" means sick, unwell, unhealthy, struggling with something. Additionally, "joyous" is a synonym of "happy" it means very happy.
Example Question #1221 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HESITANT
Dormant
Desirable
Sacred
Forbidden
Uncertain
Uncertain
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 #1222 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRAUMATIC
Supreme
Irritating
Upsetting
Motivating
Jovial
Upsetting
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 #44 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELEGIAC
Important
Sorrowful
Austere
Joyful
Excitable
Sorrowful
"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 #1223 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RECLUSIVE
extroverted
suspicious
coiled
wise
avoiding the company of others
avoiding the company of others
Reclusive means to avoid the company of others.
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