All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #431 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
FATAL
Robust
Lethal
Unruly
Feeble
Dominant
Lethal
“Fatal” means deadly or lethal. To provide further help, “unruly” means not obedient, naughty; “dominant” means in charge, in control; “feeble” means weak and pathetic; “robust” means strong and sturdy. Someone who is “feeble” is opposite to someone who is “robust,” so the two words are antonyms.
Example Question #983 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GENUINE
Thrifty
Contagious
Authentic
Generous
Stalwart
Authentic
"Genuine" means real or authentic, so "authentic" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "genuine": "generous" means willing to give time or money to another person or cause; "thrifty" means frugal or spending carefully; "contagious" means capable of being spread easily and is used to describe diseases; and "stalwart" means reliable and loyal.
Example Question #2473 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Which word in closest in meaning to FRAUDULENT?
Counterfeit
Transitory
Tacit
Gullible
Tasteful
Counterfeit
"Frauduent" means fake or deceptive, which is closest to "counterfeit."
Example Question #984 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
FRAUDULENT
Garrulous
Wanton
Genuine
Fake
Reserved
Fake
A “fraud” is a phony, so it stands to reason that something or someone who is “fraudulent” is fake. To provide further help, “garrulous” means talkative; “genuine” means real, authentic and is an antonym of “fraudulent”; “reserved,” when used to describe a person, means shy; “wanton” means random and senseless.
Example Question #985 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TENTATIVE
Confused
Weak
Uncertain
Fearful
Frustrated
Uncertain
"Tentative" means unsure or uncertain. For example, one might write, "Gina had tentative plans to visit her mother that evening, as she was still waiting to hear whether her mother wanted to spend time with her." So, "uncertain" is the correct answer.
Example Question #991 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEMONSTRATIVE
Achievable
Showy
Lacking
Explanatory
Explanatory
The word "demonstrative" refers to something that is meant to explain some information. The best choice is "explanatory" because it shares the same definition as "demonstrative." Considering the other choices, "achievable" means able to be attained, "lacking" means not having, and "showy" means making a great display.
Example Question #992 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIDACTIC
Dynamic
Candid
Mysterious
Interesting
Instructive
Instructive
"Didactic" means serving to instruct or teach, so "instructive," which means serving to instruct, is therefore closest in meaning.
Something that is didactic may be "interesting," but this is possibly a characteristic of something that is didactic, rather than a definition. Therefore, "interesting" cannot be the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "dynamic" means active or changing and "candid" means honest.
Example Question #2478 : 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.
DEMONSTRATIVE
Illegal
Evil
Open
Layered
Open
The word "demonstrative" means serving the purpose of showing and explaining. The best choice is "show" as it is a part of the definition of "demonstrative."
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INANE
Eminent
Smooth
Absurd
Wordy
Absurd
The word "inane" means having no sense. So, "absurd," which means completely senseless, is the best choice. Considering the other choices, "eminent" means distinguished in rank, "smooth" means even on the surface, and "wordy" means talkative.
Example Question #993 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACUTE
Translucent
Opaque
Obtuse
Transparent
Sharp
Sharp
“Acute” can be used to describe a person in which case it refers to someone who is sharp-minded or quick-witted, or it can be used to describe an angle in a triangle, in which case it means measuring less than ninety degrees. When an angle is exactly ninety degrees we call it a “right” angle; when it is greater than ninety degrees we call it an “obtuse” angle. Just like how either a person or an angle can be “acute,” so too can a person or an angle be “obtuse." When a person is “obtuse,” we say they are dull-minded or slow-witted, or in other words, not easily understanding things that most other people understand. To provide further help, “transparent” means able to been seen through, “translucent” means partially able to be seen through, and “opaque” means unable to be seen through. The three words are used to describe how light passes through objects. A window is “transparent,” the ocean is “translucent,” and a brick wall is “opaque.”