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Example Question #2471 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
FATAL
Feeble
Unruly
Lethal
Robust
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 #2472 : 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.
GENUINE
Contagious
Thrifty
Generous
Stalwart
Authentic
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 #983 : Identifying Synonyms
Which word in closest in meaning to FRAUDULENT?
Counterfeit
Tacit
Tasteful
Gullible
Transitory
Counterfeit
"Frauduent" means fake or deceptive, which is closest to "counterfeit."
Example Question #2473 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
FRAUDULENT
Garrulous
Wanton
Genuine
Reserved
Fake
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 #2474 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TENTATIVE
Weak
Uncertain
Fearful
Frustrated
Confused
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 #2475 : 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
Explanatory
Showy
Lacking
Achievable
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 #2476 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIDACTIC
Candid
Interesting
Instructive
Dynamic
Mysterious
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 #993 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEMONSTRATIVE
Evil
Illegal
Layered
Open
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 #2477 : 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.
INANE
Wordy
Absurd
Eminent
Smooth
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 #995 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACUTE
Translucent
Obtuse
Sharp
Transparent
Opaque
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.”
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