ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #341 : Synonyms: Adjectives

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

OPTIMISTIC

Possible Answers:

Hopeful

Good

Perfect

Sad

Correct answer:

Hopeful

Explanation:

The word "optimistic" means expecting a positive outcome. The best choice is "hopeful" because someone who is optimistic has hope that things will turn out well in the future. 

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

NOBLE

Possible Answers:

Bald

Distinguished

Rich

New

Correct answer:

Distinguished

Explanation:

The word "noble" means praised for character or excellence. The best choice is "distinguished" which means well-known, typically for excellence.

Example Question #342 : Synonyms: Adjectives

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

CALLOUS

Possible Answers:

Insensitive

Verdant

Abject

Talkative

Correct answer:

Insensitive

Explanation:

The word "callous" means harsh or insensitive. The best choice is "insensitive," as it is a part of the definition of "callous." Considering the other choices, "verdant" means green or covered in plants, "abject" means hopeless, and "talkative" means talking a lot.

Example Question #351 : Synonyms: Adjectives

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

EXQUISITE

Possible Answers:

Refined

Conjoined

Ask

Extolled

Correct answer:

Refined

Explanation:

The word "exquisite" means of special beauty or charm or extraordinary. The best choice is "refined" which means showing good taste. Considering the other choices, "ask" means offer a question to, "extolled" means praised, and "conjoined" means joined together.

Example Question #352 : Synonyms: Adjectives

Select the synonym.

Regal

Possible Answers:

Miniature

Punctual

Imaginary

Detractable

Grand

Correct answer:

Grand

Explanation:

Regal can be defined as something befitting a king, while grand can be defined as something noble or revered.  These two words are synonyms.  None of the other answer choices have similar meanings.

Example Question #353 : Synonyms: Adjectives

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

DOCILE

Possible Answers:

Doctor

Tame

Stubborn

Healthy

Correct answer:

Tame

Explanation:

"Docile" means tame or easily handled. "Tame" is the best answer because it is part of the definition of "docile." Considering the other choices, "healthy" means possessing good health, "stubborn" means difficult to manage, and a "doctor" is a person licensed to practice medicine or a person who has been awarded a doctoral degree.

Example Question #354 : Synonyms: Adjectives

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

HUMOROUS

Possible Answers:

Fabricated

Compelling

Comical

Ceremonial

Correct answer:

Comical

Explanation:

"Humorous" means funny or comical. The best choice is "comical" because it is part of the definition of "humorous." Considering the other choices, "fabricated" means fake, "ceremonial" means formal or used in official ceremonies, and "compelling" means interesting.

Example Question #355 : Synonyms: Adjectives

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

RELENTLESS

Possible Answers:

Simple

Revenge

Mild

Determined

Correct answer:

Determined

Explanation:

"Relentless" means persistently continuing something that is oppressive or not giving into pressure. The best choice is "determined" because it means not giving into pressure or persistent. Considering the other choices, "revenge" means retribution or punishment given personally for an offense, "mild" means gentle, and "simple" means easy to deal with or understand.

Example Question #356 : Synonyms: Adjectives

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

SCATHING

Possible Answers:

Bashful

Harsh

Apparent

Talkative

Proud

Correct answer:

Harsh

Explanation:

"Scathing" means harsh or critical, so "harsh" is the correct answer. To help you, "bashful" means shy, "apparent" means obvious, and "talkative" means talking a lot.

Example Question #357 : Synonyms: Adjectives

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

OBNOXIOUS

Possible Answers:

Comforting

Irritating

Hopeless

Jolly

Vulnerable

Correct answer:

Irritating

Explanation:

Someone who is "obnoxious" is rude and irritating, so "irritating" is the correct answer. To help you, "jolly" means happy and cheerful, and "vulnerable" means in danger from something specific.

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