All ISEE Lower Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEPRIVED
Lacking
Crazy
Concocted
Fabricated
Laughable
Lacking
When we "deprive" someone of something, we make them lack that thing. For instance, we would say that the slaves in the American South were deprived of their rights and were therefore freed in order that they might have the freedom that they lacked. To be in a state of "deprivation" is to be in a state of poverty or great want. A "privation" of something is a lacking of that thing. For instance, darkness is a privation of light; the dark is only understandable as a non-being of light. We often use the word "deprived" with the modifier "sleep" to describe the state of being tired and lacking rest. Being "sleep deprived" or suffering from "sleep deprivation" is such a tired state. Therefore, "lacking" is the best option for "deprived."
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BORING
Tedious
Scholarly
Regular
Annoying
Academic
Tedious
This question likely seems very easy, and it basically can be. Just don't be tricked by its seeming ease. The word "boring" is very familiar. Therefore, go through the answers eliminating them word by word. Something that is "regular" might be boring, but not everything that is boring is regular. Something very new and unexpected can also be boring. "Academic" and "scholarly" things are often boring, but this is not a definition of what it is to be boring. These is just descriptions of things that sometimes might be boring. "Annoying" is not a good synonym, as it describes something else—once again, some boring things might be annoying, but "to be annoying" means something different than "to be boring." Therefore, the best option is "tedious," which means "dull and repetitive," which implies being boring much more than do the other options.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPOVERISHED
Depressed
Uneducated
Upscale
Poor
Receding
Poor
The word "impoverished" literally means "in-poverty" or in the state of poverty. To "impoverish" someone is to make that person to be poor. The "-ed" form indicates that this is a passive participle, meaning that it is an adjective describing someone to whom the action of "impoverishing" has occurred. To be "impoverished" therefore means to be made poor or merely to be poor.
Example Question #271 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Each synonyms question is made up of a word in capital letters followed by five choices. Choose the one word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISMAL:
bleak
energetic
failed
carefree
indifferent
bleak
When something is dismal such as a dismal day, it means that it is bleak or desolate.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXTINCT
Gone
Present
Exit
Quick
Gone
The word "extinct" refers to species of living things and means no longer existing or gone. "Gone" is the best choice because it is part of the definiton of "extinct."
Example Question #272 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AUTOMATED
Reckless
Personalized
Mechanized
Bland
Mechanized
When a process is "automated," it is done by a machine instead of by a human. "Mechanized" also refers to procedures that are completed by machines. If you have trouble remembering these words, just think about how a machine (a similar word that you likely know) is automatic. "Personalized" has a very different meaning; it means changed to fit an individual's unique needs. "Bland" means tasteless, and "reckless" means careless or willing to do dangerous things without worrying about the consequences.
Example Question #273 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
RESIDUAL
Wish for
Still to come
Look for
Left over
Aim for
Left over
Residual means left over or left behind. For example, I noticed some residual dirt on some of the dishes when I was taking them out of the dishwasher.
Example Question #274 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
UNEXPECTED
Brash
Surprising
Gradual
Bold
Surprising
"Unexpected" is an adjective that means not expected. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "unexpected" is "surprising," an adjective that means unexpected. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "unexpected": "gradual" means slowly taking place; "bold" means confident and courageous; and "brash" means assertive in a rude way.
Example Question #275 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DESTRUCTIVE
Frontier
Brief
Boast
Ruinous
Considerable
Ruinous
"Destructive" means causing damage. Ruinous also means disastrous or causing damage, so "ruinous" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "considerable" means noticeable due to large size or amount, "brief" means short or quick, a "frontier" is a border between two countries, and to "boast" means to talk about yourself and your achievements with pride.
Example Question #276 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
DAMAGING
Inconsiderate
Considerate
Helpful
Harmful
Applicable
Harmful
"Damaging" means harmful or causing damage. To further help you, "considerate" means thoughtful about other people’s feelings; "inconsiderate" means unkind and not caring; "applicable" means able to be applied to or relevant.
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