All ISEE Lower Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNRULY
Contagious
Modern
Sympathetic
Rowdy
Toxic
Rowdy
"Unruly" means disorderly or rowdy, so "rowdy" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "unruly": "sympathetic" means showing sympathy or compassion; "toxic" means poisonous; "modern" means new and contemporary; and "contagious" means spreading easily from person to person and usually refers to illnesses or diseases.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FAITHFUL
Disloyal
Mendacity
Forcible
Devoted
Defamatory
Devoted
“Faithful” means devoted or loyal, so "devoted" is the correct answer. To provide further help, “disloyal” means not loyal, “mendacity” is another term for dishonesty or lying, “forcible” means aggressive, and “defamatory” means insulting and slanderous and is used to refer to information that is rude and probably not true.
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
PASSIONATE
False
Appetizing
Emotional
Engaged
Emotional
"Passionate" is defined as showing or caused by strong feelings or strong beliefs. The best answer choice is "emotional," since those who are "emotional" display intense feelings and are often described as being "passionate."
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SHREWD
Bland
Foolish
Exciting
Clever
Clever
A "shrewd" individual is perceptive; he or she is quick-witted and skilled at using thinking to solve problems. In other words, a shrewd person is "clever." "Foolish" is clearly an incorrect choice; "bland" means tasteless or boring, and "exciting" refers to an event that causes people to become eager or excited.
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CAPTIVATING
Pointless
Drab
Fascinating
Quick
Fascinating
A "captivating" person grabs the interest of others and keeps it. When describing someone like this, one might use the phrase "can't tear my eyes away," meaning that it is very difficult to ignore that person. Here, the answer choice with the most similar meaning is "fascinating." "Drab" usually describes something that is dull or boring; "pointless" means meaningless, and "quick" is another word for fast.
Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
JOCULAR
Exasperated
Smart
Humorous
Tired
Humorous
The adjective "jocular" describes someone who tends to make jokes or act lighthearted. "Humorous," another term for funny, is the proper choice. You likely already know the meanings of "tired" and "smart," and therefore know that neither word refers to a playful or joking manner. Finally, "exasperated" is a good word to know, though not the correct answer. You've probably felt "exasperated" when you've been annoyed by an irritating situation that has gone on for too long.
Example Question #817 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DILIGENT
Negligent
Heedless
Apathetic
Attentive
Attentive
"Diligent" means putting one's whole effort into carefully doing something. "Attentive," meaning demonstrating careful thought or observation, is the best match.
Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FLIPPANT
Laid-back
Sharp
Hostile
Courteous
Sassy
Sassy
"Flippant" means lacking proper respect. "Sassy" is the best match because it means cheeky or impertinent.
Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNRULY
Meager
Faithful
Rebellious
Obedient
Rebellious
Think of "unruly" as an adjective meaning not following rules, difficult to control, or rebellious. "Obedient" and "faithful" are antonyms of "unruly" and "rebellious." "Meager" means very small or too small in amount.
Example Question #39 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BORING
Fascinating
Intriguing
Dull
Exciting
Dull
"Fascinating" and "intriguing" are synonyms, and both words mean interesting. Eliminate them, because there can be only one right answer. "Exciting" means "amazing," the opposite of "boring." So, "dull" is the correct answer.