All ISEE Lower Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #791 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NOBLE
Distinguished
Bald
New
Rich
Distinguished
The word "noble" means praised for character or excellence. The best choice is "distinguished" which means well-known, typically for excellence.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CALLOUS
Talkative
Verdant
Abject
Insensitive
Insensitive
The word "callous" means harsh or insensitive. The best choice is "insensitive," as it is a part of the definition of "callous." Considering the other choices, "verdant" means green or covered in plants, "abject" means hopeless, and "talkative" means talking a lot.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXQUISITE
Refined
Conjoined
Ask
Extolled
Refined
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 #13 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the synonym.
Regal
Grand
Punctual
Imaginary
Miniature
Detractable
Grand
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 #14 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DOCILE
Tame
Healthy
Stubborn
Doctor
Tame
"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 #15 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HUMOROUS
Compelling
Comical
Ceremonial
Fabricated
Comical
"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 #16 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RELENTLESS
Simple
Determined
Revenge
Mild
Determined
"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 #17 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SCATHING
Apparent
Talkative
Proud
Harsh
Bashful
Harsh
"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 #18 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBNOXIOUS
Irritating
Jolly
Vulnerable
Comforting
Hopeless
Irritating
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 #19 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FICKLE
Fertile
Inconsistent
Outrageous
Frigid
Anxious
Inconsistent
"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.
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