ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

BUNGLED

Possible Answers:

inappropriate

appropriate

missing

successful

failed

Correct answer:

failed

Explanation:

Bungled means failed or messed-up. To further help you, appropriate means right for the moment, good; inappropriate means not proper, bad.

Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.

PAINSTAKING

Possible Answers:

Careful

Reckless

Malicious

Painful

Correct answer:

Careful

Explanation:

"Painstaking" means accomplished with care and attention to detail. "Careful" is therefore the word that most closely matches the definition. "Painful" is a tempting choice, but the word "painstaking" actually has little to do with physical pain. "Reckless" is the opposite of "painstaking," and "malicious," which means intentionally causing harm, is unrelated to the definition.  

Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

A synonym of estranged is __________.

Possible Answers:

overwhelmed

interested

enveloped

weird

distant

Correct answer:

distant

Explanation:

Estranged refers to a person, often a family member, who is no longer close with another person, or alienated from him/her; therefore, "distant" is the best answer.

Example Question #287 : Synonyms: Adjectives

A synonym of diligent is __________.

Possible Answers:

extreme

surreal

oppressive

conscientious 

rude

Correct answer:

conscientious 

Explanation:

Diligent, which is often used to describe someone as hardworking, also means displaying care or being dutiful in one's work. "Conscientious" means the same thing, someone who works well and thoroughly. 

Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

VACANT

Possible Answers:

Forlorn

Isolated

Empty

Forgotten

Ashamed

Correct answer:

Empty

Explanation:

The word “vacant” means empty or, when referring to buildingsor rooms, not occupied. The word “ashamed” describes a feeling where you feel bad or guilty about something bad you have done.

Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

DISORIENTED

Possible Answers:

Disorganized

Confused

Distant

Upset

Troubled

Correct answer:

Confused

Explanation:

"Disoriented" means to be in a state in which one has lost one's bearings and is confused as to where things are located. It most closely means the word "confused." The other answer choices are not related in meaning to the word "disoriented."

Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

AFFILIATED

Possible Answers:

Unprecedented

Filed

Legal 

Analyzed

Associated

Correct answer:

Associated

Explanation:

"Affiliated" means connected to an organization, individual, or cause. Likewise, "associated" means related to something. Given how similar these meanings are to one another, "affiliated" and "associated" are synonyms.

Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

STRENUOUS

Possible Answers:

Appealing

Difficult

Fun

Stressed

Strict

Correct answer:

Difficult

Explanation:

Something that is "strenuous" is very challenging, whether it be physically or mentally challenging. Thus, "difficult" is the best synonym because something that is "difficult" is not easy to complete. Thus, "strenuous" and "difficult" are synonyms. 

Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

TOXIC

Possible Answers:

Scary

Poisonous

Magical

Sick

Mean

Correct answer:

Poisonous

Explanation:

Something that is "toxic" is dangerous because it is a substance that is not tolerated by most organisms, especially the human body. If someone consumes something toxic, that person could get very sick or even die. Something that is "poisonous" has the ability to make an organism very sick or kill it. Given that "poisonous" and "toxic" are synonyms, "poisonous" is the correct answer.

Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

ARID

Possible Answers:

Cold

Hot

Snow

Dry

Wet

Correct answer:

Dry

Explanation:

If somewhere is “arid” that means it is very dry and does not get very much rain. So the desert is very “arid.”

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