ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

IDEAL

Possible Answers:

standard

feat

bulletin

scheme

perception

Correct answer:

standard

Explanation:

"Ideal," when used as a noun, is defined as a standard of perfection or excellence, so "standard" is the best choice. Be careful not to confuse "ideal" with "idea." None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "ideal": "scheme" means plot; "perception" means the act of recognizing something using one's senses; "feat" means accomplishment; and "bulletin" means report or news story.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

HORRID

Possible Answers:

Smidgen

Delightful

Preposterous

Terrible

Correct answer:

Terrible

Explanation:

The word "horrid" means horrible or terrible. The best choice is "terrible" as it shares the same definition as "horrid."

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

SCARCE

Possible Answers:

Abundant 

Admonish 

Common 

Rout

Rare

Correct answer:

Rare

Explanation:

"Scarce" means rare or in short supply, so "rare" is the correct answer. To help you, "abundant" means plentiful, "common" means normal or regularly encountered, "rout" means beat or thrash, and "admonish" means criticize, tell-off, or scold

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

SCARCE

Possible Answers:

Rare

Gleeful

Shameless

Spacious

Correct answer:

Rare

Explanation:

"Scarce" means few in quantity. The word "rare" is the best choice because it means not common or infrequent. Considering the other choices, "shameless" means without shame, "gleeful" means very happy, and "spacious" means large in area.

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

ORDINARY

Possible Answers:

Mandatory

Fallible

Inevitable

Devout

Normal

Correct answer:

Normal

Explanation:

"Ordinary" means normal or common, so "normal" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "ordinary": "fallible" means potentially failing or making errors; "mandatory" means required or obligatory; "devout" means extremely religious; and "inevitable" means unavoidable or certain to happen.

Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

STANDARD

Possible Answers:

Original

Fake

Common

Desperate

Correct answer:

Common

Explanation:

"Standard," when used as an adjective, means normal, regular, or ordinary, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "standard" is "common," an adjective meaning ordinary. Considering the other answer choices, "fake" is an adjective meaning not real or not authentic, "original" is an adjective meaning new and fresh, and "desperate" is an adjective meaning having little hope.

Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

Which word in closest in meaning to PRISTINE?

Possible Answers:

Gigantic

Urgent

Miniscule

Uncorrupted

Corrupted

Correct answer:

Uncorrupted

Explanation:

"Pristine" means clean or pure, which is closest in meaning to "uncorrupted."

Example Question #331 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

EGREGIOUS

Possible Answers:

Querulous

Appalling

Pointed

Humble

Confident

Correct answer:

Appalling

Explanation:

"Egregious" is an adjective that means "outstandingly bad; shocking," so we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "very bad" or "shocking." "Appalling," an adjective that means "very bad in a way that causes fear, shock, or disgust," is the answer choice closest in meaning to "egregious," so "appalling" is the correct answer.

Example Question #332 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PHENOMENAL

Possible Answers:

Dispeicable

Extraordinary

Understandable

Amicable

Atrocious

Correct answer:

Extraordinary

Explanation:

"Phenomenal" is defined as very remarkable. This is simialr to "extraordinary."

Example Question #881 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EXCEPTIONAL

Possible Answers:

Common

Typical

Peculiar

Thoughtful

Remarkable

Correct answer:

Remarkable

Explanation:

An "exceptional" idea, person, or object is remarkable. For example, an exceptional sunset or an exceptional report card are each outstanding.

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