All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FLEETING
Filthy
Plentiful
Blissful
Celestial
Short-lived
Short-lived
"Fleeting" means temporary or short-lived, so "short-lived" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "fleeting": "blissful" means very happy or joyful; "celestial" means related to the sky or the heavens; "plentiful" means abundant; and "filthy" means very dirty or disgusting.
Example Question #1300 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABRUPT
Candid
Unexpected
Ongoing
Continuous
Tireless
Unexpected
Something that is "abrupt" is sudden or unexpected, so "unexpected" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
SPONTANEOUS
Not fair
Not over
Not planned
Not likely
Not recorded
Not planned
Something that is "spontaneous" is not planned; happens by chance or accident. To provide further guidance, "recorded" means written down or preserved.
Example Question #941 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTUAL
Prompt
Prudish
Cautious
Dilatory
Scared
Prompt
"Punctual" means prompt or on time. Therefore, "prompt" is the proper synonym.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ETERNAL
Illiterate
Pious
Never-ending
Passive
Jubilant
Never-ending
"Eternal" means not having an end or lasting forever, so "never-ending" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "eternal": "illiterate" means not having learned to read or write; "jubilant" means extremely happy and joyful; "passive" means not active; and "pious" means very religious.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARBITRARY
Inconsistent
Pointed
Unruly
Surprised
Jaded
Inconsistent
"Arbitrary" means unreasonable or undetermined. "Inconsistent" is the best choice because it means contradictory or erratic. When something is "inconsistent," it is constantly changing and therefore cannot be determined. Considering the other choices, "surprised" means shocked or astonished, "jaded" means worn out, and "unruly" means difficult to control.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BRISK
Leisurely
Fierce
Forlorn
Steady
Quick
Quick
Something that is "brisk" is best summarized as quick or fast; for example, a "brisk" wind is one that is blustering. In terms of the other answer choices, "forlorn" means lonely; "steady" means constant; "leisurely" means laidback; and "fierce" means strong or aggressive.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSTANT
Contiguous
Unchanging
Ghastly
Fallible
Sustainable
Unchanging
“Constant” means not changing, staying the same. To provide further help, “fallible” means imperfect; “ghastly” means ghost-like or horrific; “contiguous” means sequential; “sustainable” means able to be kept going.
Example Question #2431 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMINENT
Logical
Adverse
Contrary
Impending
Sympathetic
Impending
"Imminent" is defined as likely to occur at any moment, and "impending" is defined as about to happen. These similar definitions make the two words synonyms.
Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ERRATIC
True
Rational
Irregular
Tacit
Flagrant
Irregular
The word "erratic" means constantly changing or having no certain state. "Irregular" is the best choice because it has a related definition—not regular. Considering the other choices, "true" means accurately reflecting things as they are or correct, "rational" means agreeable to reason, "tacit" means understood without being said, and "flagrant" means brazen or done without care for the obviousness with which one is breaking rules.