ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #574 : 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.

PALTRY

Possible Answers:

Cupboard

Coin

Meager

Trial

Correct answer:

Meager

Explanation:

"Paltry" means incredibly small and meaningless. "Meager" is the best choice because it also means worthless or not enough. 

Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

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

LUCRATIVE

Possible Answers:

Advantageous

Easy

Difficult

Creative

Correct answer:

Advantageous

Explanation:

The word "lucrative" means profitable or moneymaking. The best choice is "advantageous" because it means profitable or useful.

Example Question #571 : 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.

VALUABLE

Possible Answers:

Expensive

Antique

Authoritative

Worthless

Correct answer:

Expensive

Explanation:

"Valuable" is defined as worth a great deal of money. Since "expensive" things are highly priced, "expensive" is the best answer choice. "Worthless" is an antonym of "valuable."

Example Question #577 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

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

FAULTY

Possible Answers:

Horrible

Untrained

Flawed

Trembling

Frightening

Correct answer:

Flawed

Explanation:

The word "faulty" is an adjective that means—unsurprisingly—having a fault or faults. A "faulty" tire is one that does not spin correctly, and a "faulty computer" is one that does not work as it should. You might get confused looking at the options and think that perhaps "trembling" is a good good answer. A "fault line" is an imperfection in the earth's crust, leading to earthquakes at times. However, the word "faulty" mere indicates imperfection or flaws. Therefore, "flawed" is the best answer.

Example Question #20 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

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

ELITE

Possible Answers:

Snobby

Happy

Rude

Best

Lofty

Correct answer:

Best

Explanation:

"Elite" means having superlative qualities. "Best" means better than all other options. Given how similar these words' meanings are, "best" is the synonym for "elite."

Example Question #232 : Synonyms: Adjectives

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

PATHETIC

Possible Answers:

Strategic

Dull

Bent

Descriptive

Pitiful

Correct answer:

Pitiful

Explanation:

The word “pathetic” means so embarrassing that you make people feel bad for you, so "pitiful" is the correct answer, as it also means making people feel bad for the person or thing described.

Example Question #581 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

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

TOXIC

Possible Answers:

Exhausting

Illegal

Poisonous

Medicinal

Honest

Correct answer:

Poisonous

Explanation:

Something that is “toxic” is poisonous and would make you sick or kill you if you consumed it. The word “medicinal” is used to describe something meant to help you feel better when you are sick.

Example Question #233 : Synonyms: Adjectives

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

REMARKABLE

Possible Answers:

Questionable

Talkative

Famous

Considerate

Amazing

Correct answer:

Amazing

Explanation:

As foolish as it might seem, think of "remarkable" in a very literal sense (at least at first): Something about which remarks are made. It is "remark-able." We say that something is "remarkable" when it is out of the ordinary, when it stands out from the crowd. If something is just normal, we do not make many remarks about it. However, when something is extraordinary, we talk about it and discuss it. While it might seem that this would be synonymous with "fame," being remarkable really is about being extraordinary or amazing, and one does not necessarily need to be extraordinary or amazing to be famous. Therefore, "amazing" is the correct answer.

Example Question #234 : Synonyms: Adjectives

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

EXCELLENT

Possible Answers:

Surprising

Perfect

Superb

Original

Flawless

Correct answer:

Superb

Explanation:

It is important not to "overdo" the meaning of your word. When we say that something is "excellent," we mean to say that it is very good. This does not, however, mean that it is perfect. Therefore, you should not choose "perfect" or "flawless." Something that is "superb" is something excellent. You should know this word from the clearly related word "super." They are quite similar in meaning.

Example Question #584 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

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

SOLEMN

Possible Answers:

Aging

Elderly

Serious

Developed

Legal

Correct answer:

Serious

Explanation:

The word "solemn" is used to describe something that is important and serious. For example, we can say, "The crowning of the Queen was a solemn ceremony, full of long speeches, many prayers, and having many important guests present." Thus, it means "serious" as in important. We use "serious" in this manner when we say things like, "It was a very serious surgery that would hopefully save his life if performed well."

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