All ISEE Lower Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #881 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRISTINE
Gentlemanly
Comparable
Princesslike
Untouched
Untouched
The word "pristine" means untouched. The best choice is "untouched" because it is a part of the definition of "pristine." Considering the other choices, "princesslike" means having the characteristics of a princess, "gentlemanly" means having the characteristics of a gentleman or polite, and "comparable" means able to be compared.
Example Question #300 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MURKY
Clear
Gloomy
Painted
Shiny
Cold
Gloomy
"Murky" is an adjective that means very dark or foggy or not completely understood; so, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like foggy or not understood. "Gloomy" means dark and depressing, so "gloomy" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "murky" and the correct answer.
Example Question #882 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AUDIBLE
Self-propelled
Deaf
Loud and clear
Understood
Loud and clear
The word "audible" means able to be heard. "Loud and clear" is the best choice as it not only means able to be heard, but also is the only choice that refers to something that can be heard.
Example Question #883 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
AUDIBLE
Able to be eaten
Able to be touched
Able to be heard
Able to be seen
Able to be tasted
Able to be heard
"Audible" means able to be heard. To further help you, able to be seen can be expressed using the word “visible.” Able to be eaten can be expressed using the word “edible.”
Example Question #884 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TANGIBLE
Touchable
Tasty
Scented
Audible
Visible
Touchable
"Tangible" means able to be physically felt or touched, so "touchable" is the correct answer.
Example Question #885 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DELECTABLE
Unpalatable
Putrid
Disgusting
Delicious
Delicious
"Delectable" and "delicious" are synonyms, each meaning pleasant-tasting. "Unpalatable," "disgusting," and "putrid" are antonyms, or opposites, of "delectable" and "delicious."
Example Question #886 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
VIVID
Mediocre
Amateur
Intermediate
Approximate
Colorful
Colorful
Something that is "vivid" is very colorful or noticeable. To further help you, "intermediate" means middle level, medium; "mediocre" means average or not very good; "approximate" means guess.
Example Question #887 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HOARSE
Smooth
Artistic
Mountainous
Raspy
Raspy
Don't get this word confused with "horse," the animal! "Hoarse" means raspy or rough-sounding, especially when describing someone's voice. You've probably had a hoarse voice after getting a sore throat. "Smooth" means even or free of bumps; "artistic" means talented at art or creative activities, and "mountainous" refers to areas of land and means containing mountains.
Example Question #888 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRIGID
Different
Cold
Straight
Solid
Snow
Cold
"Frigid" means very chilly or cold. Therefore, the best synonym for "frigid" is "cold." While "snow" is cold, it is a noun, and does not mean the same thing as "frigid." "Different," "straight," and "solid" are each unrelated to the word "frigid." Therefore, "cold" is the best answer.
Example Question #889 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RANCID
Edible
Aged
Rotten
Obnoxious
Rotten
The word "rancid" originally comes from the Latin for "stinking." This is still reflected in the strict sense of the word, for "rancid" generally is used to describe food that has taken on a bad odor or taste because it is old. While this might mean that the food is merely stale, generally speaking, a bad taste only happens because of rotting or something of the like. Therefore, among the options provided, the best answer is "rotten," which most likely describes food that is rancid. Do not be tricked by the word "obnoxious." In a sense, something that is rancid is obnoxious, in that an obnoxious thing is unpleasant (as is something rancid). Still, "obnoxious" is very general in its meaning, whereas rancid applies to something food-related. Therefore, "rotten" is a better answer.
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