ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #431 : Synonyms: Adjectives

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

AUDIBLE

Possible Answers:

Understood

Deaf

Loud and clear

Self-propelled

Correct answer:

Loud and clear

Explanation:

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 #881 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

AUDIBLE

Possible Answers:

Able to be tasted

Able to be eaten 

Able to be heard 

Able to be touched 

Able to be seen 

Correct answer:

Able to be heard 

Explanation:

"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 #882 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TANGIBLE

Possible Answers:

Visible

Tasty

Scented

Audible

Touchable

Correct answer:

Touchable

Explanation:

"Tangible" means able to be physically felt or touched, so "touchable" is the correct answer.

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery

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

DELECTABLE

Possible Answers:

Putrid

Delicious

Unpalatable

Disgusting

Correct answer:

Delicious

Explanation:

"Delectable" and "delicious" are synonyms, each meaning pleasant-tasting. "Unpalatable," "disgusting," and "putrid" are antonyms, or opposites, of "delectable" and "delicious."

Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

VIVID

Possible Answers:

Mediocre

Approximate

Intermediate

Colorful

Amateur

Correct answer:

Colorful

Explanation:

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 #33 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

HOARSE

Possible Answers:

Smooth

Artistic

Raspy

Mountainous

Correct answer:

Raspy

Explanation:

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 #301 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FRIGID

Possible Answers:

Solid

Snow

Different

Cold

Straight

Correct answer:

Cold

Explanation:

"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 #881 : Identifying Synonyms

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

RANCID

Possible Answers:

Rotten

Edible

Obnoxious

Aged

Correct answer:

Rotten

Explanation:

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.

Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery

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

RAUCOUS

Possible Answers:

silent

noisy

melancholy

melodic

sharp

Correct answer:

noisy

Explanation:

While all four of these answer choices are adjectives, only one shares its meaning with "raucous," which is often used to describe loud, discordant, overly rowdy situations or groups of people. Here, "noisy" is our best answer. "Silent" and "melodic," both of which also relate to sound, are near antonyms. Something that is "silent" makes no noise at all, while a "melodic" sound would be musical and pleasant, not harsh or unpleasantly loud. "Melancholy" describes a deeply sad or depressed mood and can therefore be eliminated, and "sharp" describes pointed ends or well-honed edges that can prick or split things.

Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery

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

FEVERISH

Possible Answers:

Hot

Uninterested

Energetic

Fraudulent

Kinetic

Correct answer:

Hot

Explanation:

A “fever” is a type of sickness or illness in which one feels very hot, tired, and physically weak. If one is "feverish," one is "hot."

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