All ISEE Lower Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #11 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LIVID
Restful
Quick
Angry
Intelligent
Angry
When someone is "livid," they are extremely angry. Other words with the same meaning are "furious" and "enraged." "Restful," a word that means calm and quiet, and "intelligent," or smart, are adjectives that do not imply any anger at all. "Quick" and "livid" have nothing to do with each other.
Example Question #12 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
ENVIOUS
generous
jealous
furious
delicious
delectable
jealous
Envious means wanting something someone else has. To further help you, furious means irate, very angry; generous means giving and kind; delicious and delectable are synonyms and both mean tastes very good.
Example Question #13 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BLITHE
Oppressive
Tyrannical
Unhappy
Destroyed
Sunny
Sunny
"Blithe" means happy and without worry. "Sunny," meaning cheerful and viewing everything favorably, is the best match.
Example Question #14 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONTRITE
Timid
Regretful
Proud
Indignant
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 #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
FURIOUS
Very fast
Very lonely
Very sad
Very envious
Very angry
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
Talkative
Detest
Afraid
Enlarge
Afraid
Since "frightened" is defined as afraid or anxious, "afraid" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
EUPHORIC
Smooth
Disturbing
Elated
Poor
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 #21 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
CONFUSED
Contrite
Inconsistent
Puzzled
Enabled
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
Burnt
Cheerful
Helpful
Sleepy
Sad
Cheerful
"Merry" means cheerful.
Example Question #198 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
A synonym of "frantic" is __________.
wild
to alarm
attractive
enchanted
loud
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).
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