All ISEE Lower Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RIGOROUS
Easy
Serene
Loud
Hard
Violent
Hard
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:
energetic
tired
impatient
content
inflexible
tired
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
Active
Drowsy
Energetic
Lively
Drowsy
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
Forbidden
Unwritten
Wandering
Lifeless
Lifeless
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
Young
Embellished
Exhausted
Hungry
Exhausted
"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
Tired
Excited
Concise
Agile
Painful
Tired
"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
Inactive
Awake
Scary
Portable
Energetic
Inactive
"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
Busy
Surprised
Determined
Radiant
Solitary
Busy
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
Proud
Stern
Sharp
Barbaric
Satanic
Barbaric
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
Confident
Tame
Agricultural
Boring
Sheltered
Tame
"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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