ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms
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Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
A synonym of "benevolent" is __________.
bending
generous
rude
entrenched
polite
generous
Benevolent is often used to refer to leaders who lead with kindness and generosity. While polite may be close, benevolence always goes hand in hand with generosity; thus "generous" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FURIOUS
Depressed
Ecstatic
Enraged
Miffed
Enraged
"Furious" means full of rage. The best answer choice is "enraged" because it shares the same definition. "Furious" and "enraged" are synonyms. Considering the other choices, "depressed" means sad and gloomy, "miffed" means annoyed, and "ecstatic" means incredibly overjoyed.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the synonym.
Distraught
Joyful
Distressed
Tearful
Calm
Emotional
Distressed
When somone is distraught, they are upset and deeply agitated, which can also describe someone who is distressed.
If someone is distraught, they can also be emotional, but distressed is a better answer choice. Emotional describes both positive and negative feelings, whereas distraught and distressed have negative connotations.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MELANCHOLY
Boring
Pleased
Impassive
Mournful
Mournful
"Melancholy" refers to a gloominess in a person's mood; a person who is feeling "melancholy" will seem sad or depressed. "Mournful," which also means sad or gloomy, is therefore the best answer. "Pleased" is an opposite of "melancholy," and both "boring" and "impassive" indicate a lack of emotion, not any specific feeling of sadness.
Example Question #11 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LIVID
Angry
Intelligent
Restful
Quick
Angry
When someone is "livid," they are extremely angry. Other words with the same meaning are "furious" and "enraged." "Restful," a word that means calm and quiet, and "intelligent," or smart, are adjectives that do not imply any anger at all. "Quick" and "livid" have nothing to do with each other.
Example Question #12 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
ENVIOUS
furious
jealous
delicious
delectable
generous
jealous
Envious means wanting something someone else has. To further help you, furious means irate, very angry; generous means giving and kind; delicious and delectable are synonyms and both mean tastes very good.
Example Question #13 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BLITHE
Sunny
Unhappy
Oppressive
Tyrannical
Destroyed
Sunny
"Blithe" means happy and without worry. "Sunny," meaning cheerful and viewing everything favorably, is the best match.
Example Question #192 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONTRITE
Timid
Indignant
Proud
Regretful
Regretful
"Contrite" means feeling guilt for something one has done. "Regretful" is the choice that most closely matches this definition. "Proud" is the opposite of "contrite"; "indignant" (which means angry or annoyed) and "shy" do not mean the same thing as "contrite."
Example Question #191 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
FURIOUS
Very envious
Very fast
Very angry
Very sad
Very lonely
Very angry
Furious means irate or very angry. To further help you, envious means jealous or wanting what someone else has.
Example Question #194 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
FRIGHTENED
Afraid
Enlarge
Detest
Talkative
Afraid
Since "frightened" is defined as afraid or anxious, "afraid" is the best answer choice.
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