ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Lower Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #192 : 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.

EUPHORIC

Possible Answers:

Elated

Poor

Smooth

Disturbing

Correct answer:

Elated

Explanation:

"Euphoric" is defined as characterized by an intense feeling of excitment and/or happiness. Since those who are "elated" may also be characterized as very happy or excited, "elated" is the best answer choice.

Example Question #193 : 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.

CONFUSED

Possible Answers:

Enabled

Puzzled

Contrite

Inconsistent

Correct answer:

Puzzled

Explanation:

"Confused" is defined as unable to think clearly; bewildered. Since "puzzled" is defined as to feel confused due to a lack of understanding, "puzzled" is the best answer choice.

Example Question #197 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Merry

Possible Answers:

Helpful

Sleepy

Cheerful

Sad

Burnt

Correct answer:

Cheerful

Explanation:

"Merry" means cheerful.

Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives

A synonym of "frantic" is __________.

Possible Answers:

loud

attractive

enchanted

wild

to alarm

Correct answer:

wild

Explanation:

Frantic often has to do with fear or anxiety, being crazed with stress; alarmed might have fit, but to alarm is the wrong part of speech (a verb instead of adjective).

Example Question #194 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

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

APPREHENSIVE

Possible Answers:

Destructive

Anxious

Criminal

Perceptive

Correct answer:

Anxious

Explanation:

When you are "apprehensive," you are fearful that something negative is going to happen. You have likely heard of the word "apprehend." (If you haven't, you should use it!) The word "apprehend" means to seize or grab. It is often used when we talk about the police "apprehending a criminal," that is, seizing and grasping a criminal. An "apprehensive" state of mind is one that is "grasped by fear" or "seized by worry." Therefore, the best answer is "anxious," for when someone is anxious, he or she is quite worried.

Example Question #195 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

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

DEFLATED

Possible Answers:

Imposed

Implied 

Encouraged

Disposed 

Discouraged

Correct answer:

Discouraged

Explanation:

“Deflated” means saddened and discouraged by some experience. To provide further help, “encouraged” means supported; “disposed” means got rid of; “imposed” means forced upon; “implied” means suggested

Example Question #201 : 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.

INTIMIDATED

Possible Answers:

Dominant

Chronological

Scared

Hazardous

Stationary

Correct answer:

Scared

Explanation:

"Intimidated" means scaredfrightened, or overawed, so "scared" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "intimidated": "dominant" means superior or most powerful; "stationary" means immobile or not moving; "hazardous" means unsafe or dangerous; and "chronological" means in an order based on when something occurred.

Example Question #202 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

A synonym of "plaintive" is __________.

Possible Answers:

sorrowful

thrilling

respected

celebratory

moving

Correct answer:

sorrowful

Explanation:

"Plaintive" is an adjective that means "sounding sad and mournful." So, we need to pick out an adjective that means something similar to "sad" or "mournful." So, "celebratory" cannot be the correct answer because it is an antonym of "sad" and "mournful." "Sorrowful," however, is an adjective that means either "feeling or showing grief" or "causing grief," and because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "plaintive," "sorrowful" is the correct answer.

Example Question #203 : 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.

RELUCTANT

Possible Answers:

Susceptible 

Cantankerous

Unwilling 

Enthused 

Demonic 

Correct answer:

Unwilling 

Explanation:

“Reluctant” means not willing, so "unwilling" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "reluctant": “cantankerous” means grumpy; “enthused” means excited; “demonic” means marked by qualities of the devil or of demons; “susceptible” means vulnerable or in danger from something specific.

Example Question #204 : 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.

HOSTILE

Possible Answers:

Hateful

Complicated

Courteous

Lively

Correct answer:

Hateful

Explanation:

The word "hostile" means not friendly or like an enemy. The best choice is "hateful," which means expressing hate or dislike of something. Considering the other choices, "complicated" means difficult to understand, "courteous" means polite, and "lively" means energetic.

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