ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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Example Questions

Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

BANAL

Possible Answers:

Motivated

Intense

Unimaginative

Clear

Correct answer:

Unimaginative

Explanation:

The word "banal" means lacking originality. The best choice is "unimaginative," as something that is banal is unimaginative

Example Question #341 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ABUNDANT

Possible Answers:

Plentiful

Overwhelming

Amazing

Dramatic

Delicious

Correct answer:

Plentiful

Explanation:

"Abundant" means plentiful, so "plentiful" is the correct answer. 

Example Question #341 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SUFFICIENT

Possible Answers:

Awful

Enough

Wasteful

Tasty

Correct answer:

Enough

Explanation:

"Sufficient" is an adjective meaning adequate, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "sufficient" is "enough," an adjective meaning of a necessary or more than necessary amount. Considering the other answer choices, "wasteful" is an adjective meaning consuming uselessly, "tasty" is an adjective meaning delicious, and "awful' is an adjective meaning terrible.

Example Question #342 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

AMPLE

Possible Answers:

Beautiful

Lacking

Extensive

Limited

Correct answer:

Extensive

Explanation:

"Ample" is an adjective meaning plentiful and abundant, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "ample" is "extensive," an adjective meaning thorough or spanning over a large area. Considering the other answer choices, "limited" is an adjective meaning restricted, "lacking" is an adjective meaning being without, and "beautiful" is an adjective meaning very pretty, very attractive, or aesthetically pleasant.

Example Question #343 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CLASSIC

Possible Answers:

Typical

Irritating

Unusual

Extraordinary

Correct answer:

Typical

Explanation:

"Classic" is an adjective meaning traditional or typical, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "classic" is "typical," an adjective meaning representative of a certain type. Considering the other answer choices, "unusual" is an antonym of "classic" and means abnormal or not typical, "irritating" means annoying, and "extraordinary" means beyond what is normal.

Example Question #344 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

BOUNTIFUL

Possible Answers:

Sparse

Restricted

Superb

Sufficient

Abundant

Correct answer:

Abundant

Explanation:

To be "bountiful" is to have plenty of something or have an "abundance" of it. "Restricted" is the antonym of abundance and indicates having a small amount. "Superb" means excellent in quality; "sufficient" means having enough; and "sparse" means having a small quantity.

Example Question #345 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

TYPICAL

Possible Answers:

average

proficient

trained

printed

Correct answer:

average

Explanation:

The word "typical" generally means matching the general features of a given type (of thing). A "typical coffee mug" is your standard mug, having a roundish body and a handle. It "fits the mold," so to speak. Therefore, the word "typical" can also mean average or normal. A "typical mug" is likewise normal—as coffee mugs go at least. Therefore, the best answer is "average," which alone indicates such normalcy.

Example Question #346 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CAPACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Homogenous 

Commodious

Loquacious 

Antithesis 

Tenacious 

Correct answer:

Commodious

Explanation:

“Capacious” means roomy, able to hold a large amount of something. This is most similar in meaning to “commodious,” which means roomy and spacious. To provide further help, “tenacious” means stubborn, resolute; “antithesis” means evidence against the argument; “loquacious” means talkative; “homogenous” means consisting of similar or identical, things

Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

BIZARRE

Possible Answers:

Neutral

Unworthy

Dignified

Unstable

Odd

Correct answer:

Odd

Explanation:

"Bizarre" means strange, unusual, or odd.

Example Question #347 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SUNDRY

Possible Answers:

Stuffy

Obtuse

Diverse

Uniform

Unique

Correct answer:

Diverse

Explanation:

“Sundry” is an adjective that means “of various kinds; several,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “of various kinds.” That means that “uniform” cannot be the correct answer, because “uniform” can mean “of a similar form to another,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “sundry.” “Diverse,” however, is an adjective that means “showing a lot of variety,” and because “diverse” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “sundry,” “diverse” is the correct answer.

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