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Example Question #274 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
URGENT
Repetitive
Unending
Meager
Pressing
Steady
Pressing
"Urgent" means pressing or immediate, so "pressing" is the correct answer. "Urgent" has a meaning different from that of "repetitive," which means tedious due to repetition,"steady," which means unvarying or consistent; and "unending," which means not having an end or lasting for a very long time.
Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FREQUENT
Imaginary
Frantic
Pesky
Unintentional
Often
Often
Something that happens “frequently” happens often, so "frequent" means "often." The word “pesky” means troublesome, like “a pesky wasp”; and “frantic” means hurried or rushed due to being very worried about something.
Example Question #29 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANNUAL
Monthly
Yearly
Biweekly
Timely
Weekly
Yearly
"Annual" comes from the Latin word for year, so it makes sense that "annual" means happening yearly. This means that "yearly" is the correct answer. Something that happens “biweekly” happens every two weeks, as the prefix "bi-" means two, and "timely" means well-timed and convenient.
Example Question #444 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INEVITABLE
Incredible
Unpleasant
Uncaring
Unavoidable
Unpredictable
Unavoidable
"Inevitable" means unable to be avoided or definitely bound to happen. "Unavoidable" is therefore the word choice that matches the definition. "Unpredictable," "unpleasant," and "incredible" are all unrelated to the definition.
Example Question #451 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TIMELY
Measured
Unpredictable
Voracious
Late
Convenient
Convenient
"Timely" is defined as done or occurring at a favorable or useful time. The best answer choice is "convenient," which means fitting in well with a person's schedule.
Example Question #452 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAPID
Tiny
Quick
Amazing
Impatient
Short
Quick
When something is rapid, it moves quickly. Although this kind of movement might make for a "short time" or a "tiny amount of time," these kinds of expressions are not quite correct as synonyms. The word "rapid" has to deal with swiftness of speed. Thus, the word "quick" is the best option among those given.
Example Question #453 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLITHER
Proceed
Crawl
Move
Delay
Walk
Crawl
You almost certainly know that the movement of a snake is called "slithering." While this kind of movement is not "crawling" in the way that a human baby crawls, it is a slow movement that is very close to the ground. For this reason, "crawl" can be an acceptable synonym. Since there are no better options, this is the correct choice for this question.
Example Question #454 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROMPT
Joyful
Helpful
Rapid
Legal
Regular
Rapid
When we describe someone's action as being "prompt," we are saying that it is speedy or quick. Perhaps you have heard your parents say that the service at a restaurant or store is "prompt." This means that it is quick and without delay. The word "rapid" means "quick," so it is the best option for a synonym.
Example Question #455 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
What is a synonym for temporarily?
amazingly
incredibly
regularly
briefly
instantly
briefly
Whenever something is temporary, it exists only for a limited amount of time. For example, if there is a temporary increase of school work, this means that the work is only going to be increased for a limited period of time. Another example of something "temporary" would be a particular food item that is only available during a particular time of the year. It is only available temporarily. Such things are only around for a brief time, so the adverb "briefly" is a good synonym.
Example Question #451 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
CONVENTIONAL
Ridiculous
Absurd
Abnormal
Usual
Bizarre
Usual
Conventional means traditional, normal, or usual. To further help you, the other four answer choices are all antonyms of conventional because they have the opposite meaning. Abnormal means not normal; absurd, bizarre and ridiculous all mean very weird.
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