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Example Question #2391 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COPIOUS
incredible
distasteful
careful
excessive
generous
excessive
"Copious" means to be excessive or overflowing. "Excessive" means existing in a quantity totaling much more than is needed. Therefore, "excessive" is the best synonym of "copious." A tempting wrong answer choice is "generous" because people who have copious amounts of something may tend to be generous with sharing that thing. However, "generous" is not a synonym of "copious."
Example Question #2392 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NUMEROUS
Quantitative
Numbered
Mathematical
Copious
Serious
Copious
"Numerous" means existing in a great quantity, so "copious," which means existing in a large amount, is the correct answer.
Example Question #2393 : 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.
FINITE
Illicit
Fixed
Livid
Humane
Pertinent
Fixed
"Finite" means limited or fixed in terms of quantity, so "fixed" is the correct answer. "Pertinent" means relevant or appropriate for a specific matter. "Humane" means compassionate, sympathetic, or showing feelings and emotion. "Illicit" means unlawful or illegal. "Livid" means very angry.
Example Question #2394 : 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.
MYRIAD
Bias
Countless
Median
Shiny
Countless
The word "myriad" means great in number. The best choice is "countless" because it means too great in number to count or very great in number. Considering the other choices, "shiny" means reflecting a lot of light, "bias" means preference, and "median" means the middle.
Example Question #2395 : 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.
REDUNDANT
Repetitive
Exclusive
Rhetorical
Daring
Accepting
Repetitive
Things that are "redundant" are characterized by unnecessary repetition, so "repetitive" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "redundant" and the correct answer.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REPLETE
Polite
Full
Reject
Reduce
Full
The word "replete" means abundant or full. The best choice is "full" because it is a part of the definition of "replete."
Example Question #2396 : 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.
PROLIFIC
Rich
Scripted
Broken
Small
Rich
The word "prolific" means incredibly productive or existing in large quantities. The best choice is "copious" because "copious" also means existing in large quantities. Considering the other choices, "scripted" means planned, "small" means not great in size, and "broken" means reduced to fragments or not able to function as normal.
Example Question #2397 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUPERFLUOUS
Loose
Impediment
Description
Significant
Redundant
Redundant
Something that is “superfluous” is redundant or not needed. To provide further help, “significant” means important; an “impediment” is an obstacle; “loose” means movable, not tight; a “description” is an account or an explanation of something.
Example Question #2398 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EGREGIOUS
Lofty
Considerable
Desirable
Appalling
Limber
Appalling
“Egregious” means dreadful, terrible, or "appalling." As for the other answer choices, “desirable” means desired or wanted; “lofty” means proud, tall, or high-minded; "considerable" means notable or significant; and "limber" means nimble and flexible.
Example Question #2399 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCARCE
Wistful
Disingenuous
Fertile
Abysmal
Rare
Rare
“Scarce” means hard to find due to being available in small quantities or amounts, so "rare" is the best answer choice. “Fertile” means able to produce life; “wistful” means sadly nostalgic or sadly longing; “disingenuous” means insincere or dishonest; and “abysmal” means absolutely terrible in quality.
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