ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

NOBLE

Possible Answers:

immoral

unethical

corrupt

honorable

Correct answer:

honorable

Explanation:

The correct answer is "honorable."  Both words mean having good principles and ideals. All of the other answer choices are antonyms, or opposites, of "noble."

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

OBTUSE

Possible Answers:

Chaotic

Clever

Dumb

Angle

Correct answer:

Dumb

Explanation:

The word "obtuse" is an adjective which means slow-witted or not very smart. "Dumb" is the best choice, as it means not smart. Considering the other choices, "clever" is an antonym of "obstuse." The meaning of "chaotic" is not related to the meaning of "obtuse." The choice "angle" refers to mathematical terminology (i.e. an obtuse angle) but is not relevant as we do not use "obtuse" this way in everyday speech.

Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

OPTIMISTIC

Possible Answers:

Perfect

Good

Sad

Hopeful

Correct answer:

Hopeful

Explanation:

The word "optimistic" means expecting a positive outcome. The best choice is "hopeful" because someone who is optimistic has hope that things will turn out well in the future. 

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

NOBLE

Possible Answers:

Bald

New

Distinguished

Rich

Correct answer:

Distinguished

Explanation:

The word "noble" means praised for character or excellence. The best choice is "distinguished" which means well-known, typically for excellence.

Example Question #791 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CALLOUS

Possible Answers:

Verdant

Talkative

Abject

Insensitive

Correct answer:

Insensitive

Explanation:

The word "callous" means harsh or insensitive. The best choice is "insensitive," as it is a part of the definition of "callous." Considering the other choices, "verdant" means green or covered in plants, "abject" means hopeless, and "talkative" means talking a lot.

Example Question #792 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EXQUISITE

Possible Answers:

Extolled

Ask

Conjoined

Refined

Correct answer:

Refined

Explanation:

The word "exquisite" means of special beauty or charm or extraordinary. The best choice is "refined" which means showing good taste. Considering the other choices, "ask" means offer a question to, "extolled" means praised, and "conjoined" means joined together.

Example Question #793 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the synonym.

Regal

Possible Answers:

Punctual

Grand

Imaginary

Miniature

Detractable

Correct answer:

Grand

Explanation:

Regal can be defined as something befitting a king, while grand can be defined as something noble or revered.  These two words are synonyms.  None of the other answer choices have similar meanings.

Example Question #794 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DOCILE

Possible Answers:

Tame

Doctor

Healthy

Stubborn

Correct answer:

Tame

Explanation:

"Docile" means tame or easily handled. "Tame" is the best answer because it is part of the definition of "docile." Considering the other choices, "healthy" means possessing good health, "stubborn" means difficult to manage, and a "doctor" is a person licensed to practice medicine or a person who has been awarded a doctoral degree.

Example Question #795 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HUMOROUS

Possible Answers:

Fabricated

Compelling

Comical

Ceremonial

Correct answer:

Comical

Explanation:

"Humorous" means funny or comical. The best choice is "comical" because it is part of the definition of "humorous." Considering the other choices, "fabricated" means fake, "ceremonial" means formal or used in official ceremonies, and "compelling" means interesting.

Example Question #796 : Identifying Synonyms

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

RELENTLESS

Possible Answers:

Determined

Mild

Revenge

Simple

Correct answer:

Determined

Explanation:

"Relentless" means persistently continuing something that is oppressive or not giving into pressure. The best choice is "determined" because it means not giving into pressure or persistent. Considering the other choices, "revenge" means retribution or punishment given personally for an offense, "mild" means gentle, and "simple" means easy to deal with or understand.

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