ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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

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Example Questions

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

Possible Answers:

Democratic

Straightforward

Polite

Pertinent

Magnificent

Correct answer:

Magnificent

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Smelly

Wasteful

Mean

Thrifty

Correct answer:

Thrifty

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Preoccupied

Terrified

Smug

Fortunate

Lazy

Correct answer:

Lazy

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Cold

Generous

Outgoing

Divergent

Ideal

Correct answer:

Outgoing

Explanation:

"Gregarious" means sociableoutgoing, 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 

Possible Answers:

Uncoordinated

Shy

Belligerent

Sweet

Bold

Correct answer:

Shy

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Sneaky

Timid

Ferocious

Furry

Correct answer:

Sneaky

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Windy

Admirable

Month

Petite

Correct answer:

Admirable

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Excluded 

Charming 

Bossy 

Linger 

Venerable

Correct answer:

Charming 

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Hospitable

Wicked

Saintly

Desirable

Benevolent

Correct answer:

Wicked

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Wrinkled

Mean

Unrefined

Rude

Prim 

Correct answer:

Prim 

Explanation:

"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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