ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives

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Example Questions

Example Question #351 : Synonyms: Adjectives

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

EXQUISITE

Possible Answers:

Conjoined

Ask

Extolled

Refined

Correct answer:

Refined

Explanation:

The word "exquisite" means of special beauty or charm or extraordinary. The best choice is "refined" which means showing good taste. Considering the other choices, "ask" means offer a question to, "extolled" means praised, and "conjoined" means joined together.

Example Question #352 : Synonyms: Adjectives

Select the synonym.

Regal

Possible Answers:

Miniature

Imaginary

Detractable

Grand

Punctual

Correct answer:

Grand

Explanation:

Regal can be defined as something befitting a king, while grand can be defined as something noble or revered.  These two words are synonyms.  None of the other answer choices have similar meanings.

Example Question #353 : Synonyms: Adjectives

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

DOCILE

Possible Answers:

Healthy

Tame

Doctor

Stubborn

Correct answer:

Tame

Explanation:

"Docile" means tame or easily handled. "Tame" is the best answer because it is part of the definition of "docile." Considering the other choices, "healthy" means possessing good health, "stubborn" means difficult to manage, and a "doctor" is a person licensed to practice medicine or a person who has been awarded a doctoral degree.

Example Question #354 : Synonyms: Adjectives

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

HUMOROUS

Possible Answers:

Fabricated

Comical

Compelling

Ceremonial

Correct answer:

Comical

Explanation:

"Humorous" means funny or comical. The best choice is "comical" because it is part of the definition of "humorous." Considering the other choices, "fabricated" means fake, "ceremonial" means formal or used in official ceremonies, and "compelling" means interesting.

Example Question #355 : Synonyms: Adjectives

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

RELENTLESS

Possible Answers:

Mild

Determined

Revenge

Simple

Correct answer:

Determined

Explanation:

"Relentless" means persistently continuing something that is oppressive or not giving into pressure. The best choice is "determined" because it means not giving into pressure or persistent. Considering the other choices, "revenge" means retribution or punishment given personally for an offense, "mild" means gentle, and "simple" means easy to deal with or understand.

Example Question #356 : Synonyms: Adjectives

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

SCATHING

Possible Answers:

Proud

Bashful

Harsh

Talkative

Apparent

Correct answer:

Harsh

Explanation:

"Scathing" means harsh or critical, so "harsh" is the correct answer. To help you, "bashful" means shy, "apparent" means obvious, and "talkative" means talking a lot.

Example Question #357 : Synonyms: Adjectives

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

OBNOXIOUS

Possible Answers:

Irritating

Comforting

Vulnerable

Hopeless

Jolly

Correct answer:

Irritating

Explanation:

Someone who is "obnoxious" is rude and irritating, so "irritating" is the correct answer. To help you, "jolly" means happy and cheerful, and "vulnerable" means in danger from something specific.

Example Question #358 : Synonyms: Adjectives

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

FICKLE

Possible Answers:

Fertile

Outrageous

Frigid

Anxious

Inconsistent

Correct answer:

Inconsistent

Explanation:

"Fickle" means changeable, not consistent, or unreliable, so "inconsistent" is the correct answer. To help you, "outrageous" means ridiculous, "anxious" means worried and nervous, "frigid" means very cold, and "fertile" means able to produce crops when referring to land, able to have children when referring to women, or able to bear young when referring to female animals.

Example Question #356 : Synonyms: Adjectives

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

COURTEOUS

Possible Answers:

Frigid

Polite

Identical

Trustworthy

Outdated

Correct answer:

Polite

Explanation:

"Courteous" means polite and well-mannered, so "polite" is the correct answer. "Frigid" means extremely cold. "Identical" means exactly alike. "Outdated" means obsolete or out of fashion. "Trustworthy" means reliable or dependable.

Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

COY

Possible Answers:

Happy

Confident

Cooperative

Shy

Correct answer:

Shy

Explanation:

The word "coy" means shy. The best choices is "shy" because it is a part of the definition of "coy."

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