ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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Example Questions

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

RIGOROUS

Possible Answers:

Easy

Serene

Loud

Hard

Violent

Correct answer:

Hard

Explanation:

The word “rigorous” means hard, challenging, or difficult. It is the opposite of “easy.” “Serene” means quiet and peaceful, so it is the opposite of “violent” and “loud” for different reasons.

Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Each synonyms question is made up of a word in capital letters followed by five choices. Choose the one word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

WEARY:

Possible Answers:

energetic

tired

impatient

content

inflexible

Correct answer:

tired

Explanation:

When someone feels weary, they are tired and fatigued.

Example Question #633 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

TIRED

Possible Answers:

Active

Drowsy

Energetic

Lively

Correct answer:

Drowsy

Explanation:

The correct answer is "drowsy," which means groggy or sleepy. "Lively," "energetic," and "active" are all opposites of "tired."  "Drowsy" is the only word that means nearly the same thing as "tired."

Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

LISTLESS

Possible Answers:

Forbidden

Unwritten

Wandering

Lifeless

Correct answer:

Lifeless

Explanation:

The word "listless" means having little energy or interest in things. The best choice is "lifeless," which means without energy. Considering the other choices, "unwritten" means not recorded in writing, "wandering" means moving from place to place without a destination, and "forbidden" means not allowed.

Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.

TIRED

Possible Answers:

Young

Embellished

Exhausted

Hungry

Correct answer:

Exhausted

Explanation:

"Tired" is an adjective that means lacking energy or needing to sleep. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "tired" is "exhausted," an adjective that means drained of bodily resources or tired. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "tired": "hungry" means needing food; "young" means not very old; and "embellished" means having details or additional components that make something more attractive.

Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

DROWSY

Possible Answers:

Tired

Excited

Concise

Agile

Painful

Correct answer:

Tired

Explanation:

"Drowsy" means sleepy and exhausted, so "tired" is the correct answer. "Excited" means very eager to do something or interested in something. "Painful" means causing pain or suffering. "Concise" means short and to the point. "Agile" means nimble or able to move swiftly.

Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

DORMANT

Possible Answers:

Inactive

Awake

Scary

Portable

Energetic

Correct answer:

Inactive

Explanation:

"Dormant" is an adjective that means "not doing anything at this time : not active but able to become active," or "having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep." So, neither "awake" nor "energetic" can be the correct answer because each is an antonym of "dormant," not a synonym. "Inactive" is the closest synonym to "dormant" amongst the listed answer choices, so "inactive" is the correct answer.

Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

HECTIC

Possible Answers:

Busy

Surprised

Determined

Radiant

Solitary

Correct answer:

Busy

Explanation:

To have a "hectic" schedule is to have an extremely busy one, so "busy" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "hectic": "solitary" means alone; "radiant" means glowing; "surprised" means astounded or shocked; and "determined" means firmly decided on something.

Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

SAVAGE

Possible Answers:

Proud

Stern

Sharp

Barbaric

Satanic

Correct answer:

Barbaric

Explanation:

To be "savage" means to be violent in a primitive way. To be "barbaric" means acting with unsophisticated aggression. Given how similar these two words are, they are synonyms.

Example Question #39 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

DOMESTICATED

Possible Answers:

Confident

Tame

Agricultural

Boring

Sheltered

Correct answer:

Tame

Explanation:

"Domesticated" means tamed or made submissive to human beings. To be "tame" means no longer wild, and rather, under control of humans. Thus, "domesticated" and "tame" mean the same thing and are synonyms.

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