ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #651 : Synonyms

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

AMORPHOUS

Possible Answers:

Deep

Shapely

Formless

Artistic

Correct answer:

Formless

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Without color

Without light

Without education

Without shape

Without money

Correct answer:

Without shape

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Sudden

Sinister

Balanced

Unbalanced

Sideways

Correct answer:

Balanced

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Inconsiderate

Insonsistent

Undue

Disorderly

Unharmonious

Correct answer:

Disorderly

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Fat 

Beautiful 

Short 

Ugly 

Cute 

Correct answer:

Beautiful 

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Steady

Equine

Prepared

Inconsiderate

Manic

Correct answer:

Steady

Explanation:

“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

Possible Answers:

Brief

Deep

Sympathy 

Trusting 

Sadness 

Correct answer:

Brief

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Shallow

Concise

Verbose

Passionate

Parched

Correct answer:

Concise

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Autumnal

Impressionable

Dogmatic

Stormy

Summery

Correct answer:

Stormy

Explanation:

“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

Possible Answers:

Precipitous

Moist

Freezing

Blustery

Sweltering

Correct answer:

Sweltering

Explanation:

“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.

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