All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REGAL
Democratic
Straightforward
Polite
Pertinent
Magnificent
Magnificent
"Regal" has two definitions: it can mean either being descended from a royal family or magnificent. In this case, the secondary definition "magnificent" is given, so "magnificent" is the correct answer.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FRUGAL
Smelly
Wasteful
Mean
Thrifty
Thrifty
"Frugal" means prefering to save rather than to spend money, so "thrifty" is the best match. "Wasteful" has the opposite meaning.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IDLE
Preoccupied
Terrified
Smug
Fortunate
Lazy
Lazy
"Idle" means not in use when referring to a machine, lazy when referring to a person, and unoccupied or spare when referring to time in someone's schedule. So, "lazy" is the correct answer.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GREGARIOUS
Cold
Generous
Outgoing
Divergent
Ideal
Outgoing
"Gregarious" means sociable, outgoing, or friendly, so "outgoing," which also means friendly and extroverted, is the best match here.
Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
Bashful
Uncoordinated
Shy
Belligerent
Sweet
Bold
Shy
"Bashful" means timid or shy. For example, one might say, "The lamb was so bashful that it was afraid to even leave its mother's side." So, "shy" is the correct answer.
Example Question #18 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FURTIVE
Sneaky
Timid
Ferocious
Furry
Sneaky
The word "furtive" means done with stealth. The best choice is "sneaky," which shares the same meaning as "furtive." Considering the other options, "furry" means covered with hair or fur, "ferocious" means fierce or intense like a wild beast, and "timid" means lacking in courage and bravery.
Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AUGUST
Windy
Admirable
Month
Petite
Admirable
The word "august" is an adjective that means inspiring admiration. The best choice is "admirable," which means worthy of admiration. Considering the other choices, a "month" is a period of time lasting roughly 30 days, "windy" means accompanied by wind, and "petite" means small and dainty.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
WINSOME
Excluded
Charming
Bossy
Linger
Venerable
Charming
"Winsome" is a word used to describe someone who is charming and endearing, so "charming" is the correct answer. To help you, "venerable" means old and worthy of respect, "excluded" means left out, and to "linger" means to remain behind.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DESPICABLE
Hospitable
Wicked
Saintly
Desirable
Benevolent
Wicked
"Despicable" means evil or wicked, so "wicked" is the correct answer. To help you, "despicable" is an antonym of "saintly" and "benevolent." "Saintly" means saint-like or devout, and "benevolent" means good-natured. To further help you, "desirable" means wanted, and "hospitable" means welcoming and friendly towards guests.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRUDISH
Wrinkled
Mean
Unrefined
Rude
Prim
Prim
"Prudish" means easily shocked by nudity or liberal ideas. Therefore, "prim," which means very formal and concerned with obeying rules of propriety, is the word that is closest in meaning to "prudish."
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