All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #651 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMORPHOUS
Deep
Shapely
Formless
Artistic
Formless
The word "amorphous" means not having a defined shape. The best choice is "formless" as it shares the same definition as "amorphous."
Example Question #652 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
AMORPHOUS
Without color
Without light
Without education
Without shape
Without money
Without shape
"Amorphous" means without a clear shape or form.
Example Question #653 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
SYMMETRICAL
Sudden
Sinister
Balanced
Unbalanced
Sideways
Balanced
"Symmetrical" is defined as regular in form or arrangement. This is similar to "balanced."
Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISHEVELED
Inconsiderate
Insonsistent
Undue
Disorderly
Unharmonious
Disorderly
"Disheveled" means very disorderly in appearance, or in a state of disarray. For example, you might say, "Joe's room was very disheveled, as his schoolwork was all over the floor and none of his clothes were put away." So, "disorderly" is the correct answer.
Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PREPOSSESSING
Fat
Beautiful
Short
Ugly
Cute
Beautiful
"Prepossessing" means having a beautiful appearance, so "beautiful" is the correct answer.
Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STABLE
Steady
Equine
Prepared
Inconsiderate
Manic
Steady
“Stable” means steady and secure, so "steady" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, “prepared” means ready; "inconsiderate" means not thinking about the feelings of others when making choices; "equine" means having to do with horses; and “manic” means frenzied or out of control in a way that seems deranged.
Example Question #657 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PITHY
Brief
Deep
Sympathy
Trusting
Sadness
Brief
"Pithy" means brief and to the point. Therefore, "pithy" is closest in meaning to "brief."
Example Question #291 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TERSE
Shallow
Concise
Verbose
Passionate
Parched
Concise
"Terse" means brief or concise, so "concise" is the correct answer. "Verbose" is an antonym of "terse"; it means very long and wordy. None of the other answer choices are related in meaning to "terse": "parched" means very dry; "shallow" means not very deep; and "passionate" means having a strong feeling or conviction.
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCLEMENT
Autumnal
Impressionable
Dogmatic
Stormy
Summery
Stormy
“Inclement” means stormy, severe, or wintry and describes weather, so "stormy" is the best answer choice. As for the other answer choices, “summery” means characteristic of summer; “autumnal” means characteristic of fall; “dogmatic” means stating one’s thoughts forcefully and consistently; and “impressionable” means easily influenced by other people.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORRID
Precipitous
Moist
Freezing
Blustery
Sweltering
Sweltering
“Torrid” means stiflingly hot and sweltering when describing the weather or a climate, very difficult, or passionate when describing a relationship. "Sweltering" is thus the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, “freezing” means very cold; “blustery” means windy; “moist” means damp or a little wet; and “precipitous” means sheer or intensely steep.