All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
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
Foundational
Surly
Eager
Covert
Covert
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 something, and "foundational" means serving as a foundation for something.
Example Question #9 : 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
Light
Composed
Relevant
Last
Relevant
The word "pertinent" means relevant. The best choice is "relevant" because it is a part of the definition of "pertinent."
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TANGENTIAL
Mysterious
Pedestrian
Triangular
Off-topic
Off-topic
"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 #982 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CLANDESTINE
Secret
Contemporary
Mundane
Idle
Ideal
Secret
"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 #1343 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EARNEST
Sincere
Boring
Artistic
Happy
Gullible
Sincere
"Earnest" means honest or sincere, so "sincere" is the correct answer.
Example Question #431 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
FATAL
Robust
Lethal
Unruly
Feeble
Dominant
Lethal
“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 #983 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GENUINE
Thrifty
Contagious
Authentic
Generous
Stalwart
Authentic
"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 #2473 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Which word in closest in meaning to FRAUDULENT?
Counterfeit
Transitory
Tacit
Gullible
Tasteful
Counterfeit
"Frauduent" means fake or deceptive, which is closest to "counterfeit."
Example Question #984 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
FRAUDULENT
Garrulous
Wanton
Genuine
Fake
Reserved
Fake
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 #985 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TENTATIVE
Confused
Weak
Uncertain
Fearful
Frustrated
Uncertain
"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.