ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Middle Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #981 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SURREPTITIOUS

Possible Answers:

Surly

Foundational

Eager

Covert

Correct answer:

Covert

Explanation:

The word "surreptitious" means done secretly. The best choice is "covert," as it shares the same definition as "surreptitious." Considering the other choices, "surly" means unpleasant and ill-tempered"eager" means excited due to a desire to do somethingand "foundational" means serving as a foundation for something.

Example Question #10 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

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

PERTINENT

Possible Answers:

Composed

Relevant

Last

Light

Correct answer:

Relevant

Explanation:

The word "pertinent" means relevant. The best choice is "relevant" because it is a part of the definition of "pertinent."

Example Question #982 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TANGENTIAL

Possible Answers:

Pedestrian

Mysterious 

Triangular

Off-topic

Correct answer:

Off-topic

Explanation:

"Tangential" means straying from a particular subject or topic of conversation. The best choice is "off-topic" because it shares the same definition of "tangential." Considering the other choices, "triangular" means resembling a triangle or having the shape of a triangle, "mysterious" means unclear or unexplainable, and "pedestrian" means unoriginal.

Example Question #983 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CLANDESTINE

Possible Answers:

Ideal

Secret

Mundane

Contemporary 

Idle

Correct answer:

Secret

Explanation:

"Clandestine" is an adjective that means secret, so "secret" is the correct answer. To provide further guidance, "contemporary" means modern or of the relevant time period, "mundane" means boring, "ideal" means perfect, and "idle" means lazy or motionless.

Example Question #983 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EARNEST

Possible Answers:

Happy

Gullible

Boring

Artistic

Sincere

Correct answer:

Sincere

Explanation:

"Earnest" means honest or sincere, so "sincere" is the correct answer.

Example Question #984 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FATAL

Possible Answers:

Lethal 

Dominant 

Robust

Unruly

Feeble

Correct answer:

Lethal 

Explanation:

“Fatal” means deadly or lethal. To provide further help, “unruly” means not obedient, naughty; “dominant” means in charge, in control; “feeble” means weak and pathetic; “robust” means strong and sturdy. Someone who is “feeble” is opposite to someone who is “robust,” so the two words are antonyms.

Example Question #985 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GENUINE

Possible Answers:

Stalwart

Contagious

Generous

Authentic

Thrifty

Correct answer:

Authentic

Explanation:

"Genuine" means real or authentic, so "authentic" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "genuine": "generous" means willing to give time or money to another person or cause; "thrifty" means frugal or spending carefully; "contagious" means capable of being spread easily and is used to describe diseases; and "stalwart" means reliable and loyal.

Example Question #983 : Identifying Synonyms

Which word in closest in meaning to FRAUDULENT?

Possible Answers:

Counterfeit

Tacit

Tasteful

Gullible

Transitory

Correct answer:

Counterfeit

Explanation:

"Frauduent" means fake or deceptive, which is closest to "counterfeit."

Example Question #986 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FRAUDULENT

Possible Answers:

Reserved 

Fake 

Wanton 

Genuine 

Garrulous 

Correct answer:

Fake 

Explanation:

A “fraud” is a phony, so it stands to reason that something or someone who is “fraudulent” is fake. To provide further help, “garrulous” means talkative; “genuine” means real, authentic and is an antonym of “fraudulent”; “reserved,” when used to describe a person, means shy; “wanton” means random and senseless

Example Question #987 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TENTATIVE

Possible Answers:

Frustrated

Fearful 

Uncertain

Confused

Weak

Correct answer:

Uncertain

Explanation:

"Tentative" means unsure or uncertain. For example, one might write, "Gina had tentative plans to visit her mother that evening, as she was still waiting to hear whether her mother wanted to spend time with her." So, "uncertain" is the correct answer.

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