All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #375 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ELOQUENT
Articulate
Silky
Interesting
Distant
Talkative
Articulate
"Eloquent" means fluent with language, well-spoken, or "articulate."
Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
RAKISH
Insane
Dashing
Foolish
Ugly
Intelligent
Dashing
"Rakish" is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is dashing and stylish. To further help you, "intelligent" mean smart; "foolish" means silly; "insane" means crazy.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ORNERY
Grumpy
Normal
Decoration
Agility
Grumpy
The word "ornery" means unpleasant or ill-tempered. The best choice is "grumpy" because it has the same meaning as "ornery."
Example Question #122 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PEEVISH
Prolific
Irritable
Personable
Gift
Irritable
The word "peevish" means easily showing annoyance. The best choice is "irritable" because it shares the same definition as "peevish." Considering the other choices, "personable" means friendly, "prolific" means highly productive, and "gift" means something given voluntarily without payment.
Example Question #123 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RAUCOUS
Gale
Group
Meeting
Loud
Loud
The word "raucous" means loud. The best choice is "loud" because it is a part of the definition of "raucous." Considering the other choices, "group" means a gathering of people or things or form such a gathering or a category, "gale" means a strong gust of wind, and "meeting" means an event in which particular people come together for a particular purpose.
Example Question #124 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LAX
Attentive
Accurate
Disarmed
Careless
Careless
The word "lax" means not paying enough attention or negligent. The best choice is "careless" because it means negligent. Considering the other choices, "attentive" means paying attention, "disarmed" means having had a weapon taken away, and "accurate" means not containing errors.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SPARTAN
Self-disciplined
Fulsome
Fortuitous
Envoy
Self-disciplined
The word "spartan" means strict and disciplined. "Self-disciplined," which means having control over oneself in order to focus on improving oneself, is the best choice. Considering the other choices, "envoy" means messenger, "fortuitous" means lucky, and "fulsome" means offensive.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CANNY
Conscious
Wise
Selected
Molded
Wise
"Canny" means making smart decisions, especially decisions having to do with business or finances. The best choice is "shrewd," which means clever or canny. Considering the other choices, "conscious" means self-aware, "molded" means made to fit a particular shape, and "selected" means chosen.
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ARDENT
Fanciful
Passionate
Varied
Wild
Passionate
"Ardent" means very emotional. The best choice is "passionate" which shares the same definition as "ardent." Considering the other choices, "wild" means untamed, "fanciful" means imaginative, and "varied" means having many forms.
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HEADSTRONG
Gaudy
Durable
Hindrance
Unyielding
Unyielding
The word "headstrong" means obstinate or stubborn. "Unyielding," which means unable or unwilling to be persuaded, is the best answer choice because it is closest in meaning to "headstrong." Considering the other choices, "durable" means lasting or not easily broken, "gaudy" means incredibly showy and ugly, and a "hindrance" is an obstacle.
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