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

Bored

Mesmerized

Seduced

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:

Reluctant 

 Native
Ignorant
 
 Irate

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 #337 : Identifying Synonyms

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

AGHAST

Possible Answers:

Shocked

Fulfilled

Interested

Depressed

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:

Stressed 

Dissatisfied

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:

Unyielding

Unforgettable

Distracting

Excited

Excessive

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 #85 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

AGHAST

Possible Answers:

Acceptable 

Uncomfortable 

Miserable 

Implore 

Shocked 

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 #86 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

AGAPE

Possible Answers:

Suspicious 

Forgiven 

Hollow

Cancerous 

Amazed

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 #87 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

EXUBERANT

Possible Answers:

Watery

Weighty

Inconsiderate

Ebullient

Morbid

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 #88 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

A synonym of "nonchalant" is . . .

Possible Answers:

friendly

irresponsible

excited

quiet

unconcerned

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 #89 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DISTRAUGHT

Possible Answers:

Entertained

Vindictive

Upset

Suspicious

Perplexed

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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