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 #81 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

AGHAST

Possible Answers:

Enthralled

Horrified

Seduced

Mesmerized

Bored

Correct answer:

Horrified

Explanation:

"Aghast" is an adjective that means shocked or horrified. For example, one might write, "They were aghast when they heard the news of the deadly train crash."

Example Question #82 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

INDIGNANT
Possible Answers:
 Irate
Ignorant
 

Reluctant 

 Native

Petty

Correct answer:
 Irate
Explanation:
"Indignant" is an adjective that means angry or outraged because of not being treated fairly. "Ignorant" means not knowledgeable about or aware of something, "native" means indiginous, "reluctant" means unwilling to do something, and "petty" means trivial, so none of these potential answer choices can be correct because none of them mean angry. "Irate" is the only word that means angry, so "irate" is the correct answer. 

Example Question #923 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

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

AGHAST

Possible Answers:

Interested

Depressed

Shocked

Fulfilled

Correct answer:

Shocked

Explanation:

"Aghast" is defined as struck with terror, amazement, or horror, so "shocked" is the best match.

Example Question #83 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DISGRUNTLED

Possible Answers:

Dissatisfied

Stressed 

Untidy 

Disgusted

Groaning 

Correct answer:

Dissatisfied

Explanation:

"Disgruntled" means dissatisfied or unhappy. Thus, "disgruntled" is closest in meaning to "dissatisfied."

Example Question #84 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

EXUBERANT

Possible Answers:

Excited

Distracting

Excessive

Unforgettable

Unyielding

Correct answer:

Excited

Explanation:

"Exuberant" is an adjective that means having a lot of energy or excited about something, so "excited" is the correct answer.

Example Question #701 : Synonyms

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

AGHAST

Possible Answers:

Shocked 

Acceptable 

Miserable 

Implore 

Uncomfortable 

Correct answer:

Shocked 

Explanation:

"Aghast" means taken by surprise or shocked. To further help you, "implore" means to beg or urge; "miserable" means very sad; "acceptable" means good enough.

Example Question #702 : Synonyms

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

AGAPE

Possible Answers:

Cancerous 

Hollow

Forgiven 

Amazed

Suspicious 

Correct answer:

Amazed

Explanation:

“Agape” means astonished or amazed, so "amazed" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "agape": "forgiven" means no longer blamed for something; "cancerous" means harmful or damaging; "hollow" means empty or void; and when you are "suspicious" you are tending to believe that something or someone is wrong or doing something bad without evidence proving that this is the case.

Example Question #703 : Synonyms

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

EXUBERANT

Possible Answers:

Inconsiderate

Ebullient

Morbid

Weighty

Watery

Correct answer:

Ebullient

Explanation:

"Exuberant" is an adjective that means"filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "energetic" or "excited." While "morbid," like "exuberant," describes an emotional state, it cannot be the correct answer because "morbid" means "characterized by or appealing to an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease." "Ebullient," however, is an adjective that means "cheerful and full of energy," and because "ebullient" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "exuberant," "ebullient" is the correct answer.

Example Question #343 : Identifying Synonyms

A synonym of "nonchalant" is . . .

Possible Answers:

quiet

unconcerned

irresponsible

friendly

excited

Correct answer:

unconcerned

Explanation:

"Nonchalant" is an adjective that refers to a person or manner and means "feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "not worried" or "not interested." While "irresponsible" may look like a potentially correct answer choice simply because both "nonchalant" and "irresponsible" begin with negative prefixes, "irresponsible" means "not responsible" and is not similar in meaning to "nonchalant," so it cannot be the correct answer. "Unconcerned," however, means "showing a lack of worry or interest, especially when this is surprising or callous." Because "unconcerned" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "nonchalant," "unconcerned" is the correct answer.

Example Question #344 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DISTRAUGHT

Possible Answers:

Perplexed

Upset

Vindictive

Suspicious

Entertained

Correct answer:

Upset

Explanation:

“Distraught” means very upset, so "upset" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, “entertained” means amused or enjoying what you are watching or doing; “perplexed” means confused; “suspicious” means doubtful or thinking that someone or something is not what it appears or is said to be; “vindictive” means done for the purpose of revenge or enjoying getting revenge or being cruel.

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