ISEE Lower Level Verbal : ISEE Lower Level (grades 5-6) Verbal Reasoning
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Example Question #13 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BLITHE
Sunny
Unhappy
Oppressive
Tyrannical
Destroyed
Sunny
"Blithe" means happy and without worry. "Sunny," meaning cheerful and viewing everything favorably, is the best match.
Example Question #192 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONTRITE
Timid
Indignant
Proud
Regretful
Regretful
"Contrite" means feeling guilt for something one has done. "Regretful" is the choice that most closely matches this definition. "Proud" is the opposite of "contrite"; "indignant" (which means angry or annoyed) and "shy" do not mean the same thing as "contrite."
Example Question #191 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
FURIOUS
Very envious
Very fast
Very angry
Very sad
Very lonely
Very angry
Furious means irate or very angry. To further help you, envious means jealous or wanting what someone else has.
Example Question #194 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
FRIGHTENED
Afraid
Enlarge
Detest
Talkative
Afraid
Since "frightened" is defined as afraid or anxious, "afraid" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #192 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
EUPHORIC
Elated
Poor
Smooth
Disturbing
Elated
"Euphoric" is defined as characterized by an intense feeling of excitment and/or happiness. Since those who are "elated" may also be characterized as very happy or excited, "elated" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #193 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
CONFUSED
Enabled
Puzzled
Contrite
Inconsistent
Puzzled
"Confused" is defined as unable to think clearly; bewildered. Since "puzzled" is defined as to feel confused due to a lack of understanding, "puzzled" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #197 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Merry
Helpful
Sleepy
Cheerful
Sad
Burnt
Cheerful
"Merry" means cheerful.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives
A synonym of "frantic" is __________.
loud
attractive
enchanted
wild
to alarm
wild
Frantic often has to do with fear or anxiety, being crazed with stress; alarmed might have fit, but to alarm is the wrong part of speech (a verb instead of adjective).
Example Question #194 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
APPREHENSIVE
Destructive
Anxious
Criminal
Perceptive
Anxious
When you are "apprehensive," you are fearful that something negative is going to happen. You have likely heard of the word "apprehend." (If you haven't, you should use it!) The word "apprehend" means to seize or grab. It is often used when we talk about the police "apprehending a criminal," that is, seizing and grasping a criminal. An "apprehensive" state of mind is one that is "grasped by fear" or "seized by worry." Therefore, the best answer is "anxious," for when someone is anxious, he or she is quite worried.
Example Question #195 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
DEFLATED
Imposed
Implied
Encouraged
Disposed
Discouraged
Discouraged
“Deflated” means saddened and discouraged by some experience. To provide further help, “encouraged” means supported; “disposed” means got rid of; “imposed” means forced upon; “implied” means suggested.
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