ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, and Location

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Example Questions

Example Question #1319 : Synonyms

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

PRONE

Possible Answers:

Examine

Cumbersome

Reclining

Enroll

Upright

Correct answer:

Reclining

Explanation:

"Prone" is defined as lying flat or lying flat while facing downward, so "reclining" is the best choice. "Upright," which means vertical, has the opposite meaning.

Example Question #21 : 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.

RUSTIC

Possible Answers:

Simple

Rusted

Metallic

Turbulent

Correct answer:

Simple

Explanation:

The word "rustic" means pertaining to the countryside or simple and plainThe best choice is "simple" because it is a part of the definition of "rustic." Often, simplicity is associated with the countryside, while complexity and sophistication is associated with the city. Considering the other choices, "rusted" means coated with rust and corroded, "metallic" means consisting of or resembling metal, and "turbulent" means tumultuous or stormy.

Example Question #22 : 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.

CELESTIAL

Possible Answers:

Heavenly

Colorful

Curious

Holiday

Seasonal

Correct answer:

Heavenly

Explanation:

"Celestial" means relating to the heavens, the sky, or outer space. Therefore, "heavenly" is the synonym.

Example Question #23 : 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.

PRONE

Possible Answers:

Flat

Urgent

Rural

Positive

Correct answer:

Flat

Explanation:

The word "prone" means lying on one's side. The best choice is "flat," which means horizontal. Something that lays on its side is horizontal. Considering the other choices, "urgent" means necessary and pressing, "rural" means pertaining to the countryside or having characteristics of country life, and "positive" means certain, optimistic, or carrying an electrical charge that is the opposite of negative.

Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

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

POISED

Possible Answers:

Strong

Willing

Energetic

Balanced

Grounded

Correct answer:

Balanced

Explanation:

The best answer choice is balanced since the verb poised means to be balanced or suspended.

Example Question #25 : 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.

 

ISOLATED

Possible Answers:

Similar

Combined

Separate

United

Correct answer:

Separate

Explanation:

"Isolated" is an adjective meaning alone or solitary, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "isolated" is "separate," which is an adjective that means apart or distinct. Considering the other choices, "similar" is an adjective meaning alike, "combined" is an adjective meaning joined, and "united" is an adjective meaning together.

Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

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

DERELICT

Possible Answers:

Direct

Vague

Abandoned

Remote

Strong

Correct answer:

Abandoned

Explanation:

The word "derelict" means abandoned and run-down. The best choice is "abandoned" because it is a part of the definition of "derelict." Considering the other choices, "direct" means proceeding on the shortest course, "strong" means showing great power, and "vague" means unclear.

Example Question #27 : 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.

VERDANT

Possible Answers:

Lush

Canine

Peaceful

Fabricated

Correct answer:

Lush

Explanation:

The word "verdant" means green or  covered in green vegetation. The best choice is "lush," which can also mean covered in lots of green vegetation. Considering the other choices, "canine" means having the characteristics of a dog, "fabricated" means artificially created, and "peaceful" means calm.

Example Question #966 : Identifying Synonyms

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

UBIQUITOUS

Possible Answers:

Childish

Different

Curious

Omnipresent

Correct answer:

Omnipresent

Explanation:

The word "ubiquitous" means present everywhere. The best choice is "omnipresent" since it also means present everywhere.

Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

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

DESOLATE

Possible Answers:

Ruined

Uncertain

Lonely

Bleak

Harmful

Correct answer:

Bleak

Explanation:

The best answer choice is bleak.  Desolate refers to something that is bleak or depressing and barren.

 

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