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 #1 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

TURBULENT

Possible Answers:

Calm

Peaceful

Tempestuous

Tranquil

Correct answer:

Tempestuous

Explanation:

"Turbulent" means characterised by agitation or chaos. "Tempestuous" means stormy, so it is a synonym of "turbulent." "Calm," "tranquil" and "peaceful" are all antonyms of turbulent that mean untroubled.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

WANTON

Possible Answers:

Credible

Implausible

Suspicious

Demeaning 

Random 

Correct answer:

Random 

Explanation:

"Wanton" can mean random, so "random" is the correct answer. To help you, "implausible" means almost impossible or hard to believe, "credible" means reliable, "demeaning" means humiliating or undignified, and "suspicious" means doubtful.

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

VIRULENT

Possible Answers:

Virus

Lazy

Wrong

Harmful

Correct answer:

Harmful

Explanation:

The word "virulent" means harmful. "Harmful" is the best choice, as it is a part of the definition of "virulent."

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

AUSPICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Promising

Austere

Oust

Howl

Correct answer:

Promising

Explanation:

The word "auspicious" means promising success. The best choice is "promising," as it shares the same definition as "auspicious." Considering the other choices, "austere" means strict, "oust" means overthrow or remove from a position, and "howl" means cry out.

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters. 

PRONE

Possible Answers:

Inclined 

Unlikely 

Objective 

Cautious 

Subjective 

Correct answer:

Inclined 

Explanation:

"Prone" means to be inclined towards doing something. For example, if you are "prone" to lying, then you lie often. To further help you, "cautious" means careful and wary; "objective" means subject to logic instead of personal opinion; "subjective" is an antonym of "objective" and means subject to personal opinion instead of logic.

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.

AUSPICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Carnage

Favorable

Potential

Mayhem

Audible

Correct answer:

Favorable

Explanation:

"Auspicious" means fortunate, promising, favorable; a lucky start or omen. To provide further help, "audible" means able to be heard; "carnage" refers to large scale slaughter and pillaging; "mayhem" means chaos; "potential" means the possible ability of something.

Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters. 

DESTITUTE

Possible Answers:

Comely

Ostentatious

Penniless

Menacing

Ominous

Correct answer:

Penniless

Explanation:

Someone who is “destitute” is broke and penniless. To provide further guidance, "ostentatious" means defined by luxury and wealth; "comely" means cute; "ominous" and "menacing" are synonyms that both mean threatening, suggesting that danger is imminent

Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

PRONE

Possible Answers:

Cunning

Wily

Portly

Susceptible

Comely

Correct answer:

Susceptible

Explanation:

The word “prone” means likely to suffer from something specific. This is closest in meaning to “susceptible,” which means at risk from something specific. To provide further help, “wily” and “cunning” are synonyms that both describe someone who is smart and tricky, someone with lots of guile. Additionally, “portly” means fat and “comely” means cute

Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

CAPABLE

Possible Answers:

handy

educated

incompetent

effective

Correct answer:

effective

Explanation:

The word "capable" comes from the Latin meaning able to take in. If you look at its roots, it is like "able to capture." Someone who is described as being "capable" is able to "take in and accomplish a task." This person has a certain ability and could be said to be "effective," which means able to bring something about. The options "handy" and "educated" are tempting, though they are not necessarily synonyms. A capable person is probably handy, since they can do something. Likewise, being educated can (but not necessarily) lead to capabilities. However, neither of these are as close in meaning to "capable" as is "effective."

Example Question #241 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

BLATANT

Possible Answers:

Disagreeable 

Scary 

Brave 

Obvious 

Correct answer:

Obvious 

Explanation:

Something that is "blatant" is easily observable. Something that is easily observable is often "obvious" because it would be difficult not to see. Therefore, "obvious" is the best answer. The other answer choices have meanings unrelated to "blatant": "brave" means demonstrating courage; "scary" means causing one to feel afraid; and "disagreeable" means unpleasant or horrible.

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