ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Timing, Speed, Movement, and Age
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Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TIMELY
Unpredictable
Late
Voracious
Convenient
Measured
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 #32 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAPID
Short
Amazing
Tiny
Quick
Impatient
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 #33 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLITHER
Move
Walk
Crawl
Delay
Proceed
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 #34 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROMPT
Rapid
Joyful
Regular
Legal
Helpful
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 #35 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
What is a synonym for temporarily?
instantly
incredibly
amazingly
regularly
briefly
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.
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