ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
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Example Question #71 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABUNDANT
Snobby
Arrogant
Plentiful
Wealthy
Fattening
Plentiful
Whenever we have something "in abundance," this means that we have a lot of it. The adjective "abundant" is used to describe something that is numerous and plentiful. Therefore, you could say, "I have an abundance of bread—indeed, enough to fill two whole baskets!" This means that you have a lot of bread. Your bread is "plentiful"!
Example Question #72 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RURAL
Hilly
Agricultural
Unintelligent
Foolish
Undeveloped
Agricultural
The word "rural" is used as an adjective to describe an area that is not developed like a city. It is usually used as a synonym for "the countryside." There are few adjectives that mean "country-like" or "pertaining-to-the-countryside." Therefore, the only option provided here that is close is "agricultural." This is sometimes used as a synonym for "rural." People in the countryside often have agricultural businesses to make money, using the land to grow crops.
Example Question #73 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRECISE
Scientific
Amazing
Picky
Exact
Excellent
Exact
Whenever something is "precise," it is exact. We tend to talk about "precise measurements," often meaning the kinds of measurements that scientists might make. Also, people who are precise can at times be picky—very annoying about exact details. The only option that really expresses a correct synonym is the word "exact."
Example Question #74 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENCHANTING
False
Improper
Fictional
Mythological
Delightful
Delightful
Whenever something is "enchanting," it draws our attention and keeps it. Thus, it is something that is captivating or delightful. Whenever we say, "It was an enchanting evening," we mean that it was a very delightful and wonderful evening. A story can be "enchanting" when it is delightful and captivates the attention of the listener or reader.
Example Question #75 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HOSTILE
Warlike
Poisonous
Favorable
Unfriendly
Pushy
Unfriendly
Whenever someone is "hostile," he or she is a foe. The primary meaning of "hostile" means unfriendly, in the sense that implies that someone or something is a kind of foe or enemy. Therefore, among the options given, the simple word "unfriendly" is actually the best option!
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