ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Timing, Speed, Movement, and Age

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Example Questions

Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Adjectives

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

TIMELY

Possible Answers:

Late

Convenient

Voracious

Unpredictable

Measured

Correct answer:

Convenient

Explanation:

"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 #113 : Synonyms: Adjectives

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

RAPID

Possible Answers:

Amazing

Impatient

Short

Quick

Tiny

Correct answer:

Quick

Explanation:

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 #114 : Synonyms: Adjectives

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SLITHER

Possible Answers:

Walk

Delay

Move

Proceed

Crawl

Correct answer:

Crawl

Explanation:

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 #115 : Synonyms: Adjectives

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PROMPT

Possible Answers:

Rapid

Helpful

Joyful

Regular

Legal

Correct answer:

Rapid

Explanation:

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 #116 : Synonyms: Adjectives

What is a synonym for temporarily?

Possible Answers:

regularly

briefly

amazingly

incredibly

instantly

Correct answer:

briefly

Explanation:

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.

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