ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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Example Questions

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

ORDINARY

Possible Answers:

Mandatory

Fallible

Inevitable

Devout

Normal

Correct answer:

Normal

Explanation:

"Ordinary" means normal or common, so "normal" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "ordinary": "fallible" means potentially failing or making errors; "mandatory" means required or obligatory; "devout" means extremely religious; and "inevitable" means unavoidable or certain to happen.

Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

STANDARD

Possible Answers:

Original

Fake

Common

Desperate

Correct answer:

Common

Explanation:

"Standard," when used as an adjective, means normal, regular, or ordinary, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "standard" is "common," an adjective meaning ordinary. Considering the other answer choices, "fake" is an adjective meaning not real or not authentic, "original" is an adjective meaning new and fresh, and "desperate" is an adjective meaning having little hope.

Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

Which word in closest in meaning to PRISTINE?

Possible Answers:

Gigantic

Urgent

Miniscule

Uncorrupted

Corrupted

Correct answer:

Uncorrupted

Explanation:

"Pristine" means clean or pure, which is closest in meaning to "uncorrupted."

Example Question #331 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

EGREGIOUS

Possible Answers:

Querulous

Appalling

Pointed

Humble

Confident

Correct answer:

Appalling

Explanation:

"Egregious" is an adjective that means "outstandingly bad; shocking," so we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "very bad" or "shocking." "Appalling," an adjective that means "very bad in a way that causes fear, shock, or disgust," is the answer choice closest in meaning to "egregious," so "appalling" is the correct answer.

Example Question #332 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PHENOMENAL

Possible Answers:

Dispeicable

Extraordinary

Understandable

Amicable

Atrocious

Correct answer:

Extraordinary

Explanation:

"Phenomenal" is defined as very remarkable. This is simialr to "extraordinary."

Example Question #881 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

EXCEPTIONAL

Possible Answers:

Common

Typical

Peculiar

Thoughtful

Remarkable

Correct answer:

Remarkable

Explanation:

An "exceptional" idea, person, or object is remarkable. For example, an exceptional sunset or an exceptional report card are each outstanding.

Example Question #891 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

IMPECCABLE

Possible Answers:

Perfect

Jumbled

Distant

Flawed

Round

Correct answer:

Perfect

Explanation:

"Impeccable" is an adjective that means flawless and faultless, so the answer closest in meaning to "impeccable" is "perfect," an adjective that also means flawless. Considering the other choices, "flawed" is an adjective meaning imperfect, "distant" is an adjective meaning far or not close, and "round" is an adjective meaning circular.

Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DERELICT

Possible Answers:

Pampered

Brazen

Neglected

Cautious

Confused

Correct answer:

Neglected

Explanation:

Derelict most nearly means "neglected." Something that is derelict has been abandoned or deserted. For example, "she was leery of entering the building due to its location next to the derelict lot."

The other words are all antonyms.

Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

ODDBALL

Possible Answers:

Strange

Essential

Elusive

Wise

Irate

Correct answer:

Strange

Explanation:

"Oddball," when used as an adjective, means weird, strange, or out of the ordinary, so "strange" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "oddball": "elusive" means difficult to grasp or catch; "wise" means very intelligent and experienced; "essential" means necessary; and "irate" means angror furious.

Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

FRUITFUL

Possible Answers:

Productive

Diverse

Monotone

Healthy

Flavorful 

Correct answer:

Productive

Explanation:

"Fruitful" means having a high yield or productive, so "fruitful" is a synonym of "productive."

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