ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

SPARTAN

Possible Answers:

Envoy

Fulsome

Self-disciplined

Fortuitous

Correct answer:

Self-disciplined

Explanation:

The word "spartan" means strict and disciplined. "Self-disciplined," which means having control over oneself in order to focus on improving oneself, is the best choice. Considering the other choices, "envoy" means messenger, "fortuitous" means lucky, and "fulsome" means offensive.

Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

CANNY

Possible Answers:

Selected

Conscious

Molded

Wise

Correct answer:

Wise

Explanation:

"Canny" means making smart decisions, especially decisions having to do with business or financesThe best choice is "shrewd," which means clever or canny. Considering the other choices, "conscious" means self-aware, "molded" means made to fit a particular shape, and "selected" means chosen.

Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

ARDENT

Possible Answers:

Passionate

Wild

Fanciful

Varied

Correct answer:

Passionate

Explanation:

"Ardent" means very emotional. The best choice is "passionate" which shares the same definition as "ardent." Considering the other choices, "wild" means untamed, "fanciful" means imaginative, and "varied" means having many forms.

Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

HEADSTRONG

Possible Answers:

Unyielding

Durable

Gaudy

Hindrance

Correct answer:

Unyielding

Explanation:

The word "headstrong" means obstinate or stubborn"Unyielding," which means unable or unwilling to be persuaded, is the best answer choice because it is closest in meaning to "headstrong." Considering the other choices, "durable" means lasting or not easily broken, "gaudy" means incredibly showy and ugly, and a "hindrance" is an obstacle.

Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.

ZANY

Possible Answers:

Deleterious

Helpful

Crazy

Beneficial

Inane

Correct answer:

Crazy

Explanation:

“Zany” means wacky, abnormal, and crazy. To provide further guidance, "inane" means boring and pointless; "beneficial" means offering benefit, helpful; "deleterious" means causing harm, damaging.

Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.

GENTEEL

Possible Answers:

Diminished

Forbidden

Impossible

Recalcitrant

Polite

Correct answer:

Polite

Explanation:

“Genteel” means well-mannered and polite. To provide further guidance, "diminished" means reduced, made smaller; "impossible" means not possible, not able to be done; "forbidden" means not allowed; "recalcitrant" means disobedient, disrespectful.

Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

ASSIDUOUS

Possible Answers:

Narrow-minded

Hard-working

Tantamount

Worthy

Correct answer:

Hard-working

Explanation:

"Assiduous" means diligent. The best choice is "hard-working," which shares the same meaning as "assiduous." Considering the other choices, "tantamount" means same or equal, "worthy" means respectable, and "narrow-minded" means biased.

Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

ZANY

Possible Answers:

Crazy

Intelligent

Pathetic

Easy

Correct answer:

Crazy

Explanation:

The word "zany" means crazy. The best choice is "crazy" because it is a part of the definition of "zany." Considering the other choices, "pathetic" means causing observers to feel sadness and pity, "intelligent" means able to understand and learn things easily, and "easy" means not difficult.

Example Question #135 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

WARY

Possible Answers:

Dilapidated

Tired

Careful

Frustrated

Old

Correct answer:

Careful

Explanation:

"Wary" means cautious or careful. Therefore, "careful" is the correct synonym. 

Example Question #39 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

GRUFF

Possible Answers:

Most famous 

Good-humored

Unlikely 

Pretentious

Bad-tempered 

Correct answer:

Bad-tempered 

Explanation:

“Gruff” means bad-tempered, grumpy. To provide further help, someone who is “good-humored” is in a good mood and funny; “unlikely” means not likely; “pretentious” means self-important; “affected” means acted upon, often in a harful way.

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