All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1106 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
A synonym of "inveterate" is __________.
incurable
angry
pointless
ignored
marginal
incurable
"Inveterate" is an adjective that means either "having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change," or when describing such a feeling or habit, "long-established and unlikely to change." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "unlikely to change." "Incurable," an adjective that when used of a person or behavior can mean "unable to be changed," is the answer choice closest in meaning to "inveterate," so "incurable" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1107 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
CONTAMINATED
Prohibited
Measured
Forbidden
Forced
Infected
Infected
“Contaminated” means infected with something. To provide further help, “prohibited” and "forbidden" are synonyms and both mean banned; “forced” means made to do something; “measured,” in the context of this question, means deliberate and careful.
Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
A synonym of "conventional" is __________.
perceptive
moving
unusual
standard
novel
standard
"Conventional" is an adjective meaning "used and accepted by most people: usual or traditional," "of a kind that has been around for a long time and is considered to be usual or typical," or "common and ordinary: not unusual." So, we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "usual" or "ordinary." "Novel" and "unusual" are antonyms of "conventional," so neither can be the correct answer, but "standard," when used as an adjective, means "used or accepted as normal or average." Because "standard" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "conventional," "standard" is the correct answer.
Example Question #521 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISPARATE
Parrotlike
Gregarious
Unequal
Insulting
Unequal
The word "disparate" means unequal. "Unequal" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "disparate." Considering the other choices, "parrotlike" means having the qualities of a parrot, "insulting" means causing offense or insult, and "gregarious" means loving the company of others.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
INERT
Delectable
Motionless
Miserly
Abominable
Somber
Motionless
"Inert" means motionless, still. To further help you, "delectable" means delicious, tasty; "miserly" means not generous; "abominable" means monstrous, offensive; "somber" means serious and sad.
Example Question #272 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INERT
Audible
Static
Visible
Impassioned
Edible
Static
“Inert” means static or motionless, so "static" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "inert": "visible" means able to be seen; "edible" means able to be eaten; "audible" means able to be heard; and "impassioned" means emotional.
Example Question #522 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INERT
Limber
Still
Vocal
Inept
Capable
Still
"Inert" means lacking the ability or strength to move. If someone is inert, she is motionless or still.
Example Question #274 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBSTRUCTED
Wary
Hindered
Malignant
Diffusive
Prosperous
Hindered
If you are "obstructed," it means that you are hindered or having to deal with an obstacle in your way. So, "hindered" is the correct answer.
Example Question #275 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXPEDIENT
Cautious
Pedal
Practical
Quiet
Practical
"Expedient" means practical but possibly immoral. The best choice is "practical" because it is part of the definition of "expedient." Considering the other choices, a "pedal" is a lever controlled by foot in order to operate something, "cautious" means showing alertness in a dangerous situation, and "quiet" means silent or not saying much.
Example Question #276 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
RELUCTANT
Unknown
Passive
Lucrative
Disinclined
Reclusive
Disinclined
"Ruluctant" is defined as unwilling. This is similar to "disinclined."
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