All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #887 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXCEPTIONAL
Typical
Common
Remarkable
Thoughtful
Peculiar
Remarkable
An "exceptional" idea, person, or object is remarkable. For example, an exceptional sunset or an exceptional report card are each outstanding.
Example Question #891 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPECCABLE
Jumbled
Flawed
Distant
Round
Perfect
Perfect
"Impeccable" is an adjective that means flawless and faultless, so the answer closest in meaning to "impeccable" is "perfect," an adjective that also means flawless. Considering the other choices, "flawed" is an adjective meaning imperfect, "distant" is an adjective meaning far or not close, and "round" is an adjective meaning circular.
Example Question #892 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DERELICT
Brazen
Cautious
Neglected
Pampered
Confused
Neglected
Derelict most nearly means "neglected." Something that is derelict has been abandoned or deserted. For example, "she was leery of entering the building due to its location next to the derelict lot."
The other words are all antonyms.
Example Question #893 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ODDBALL
Irate
Strange
Wise
Essential
Elusive
Strange
"Oddball," when used as an adjective, means weird, strange, or out of the ordinary, so "strange" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "oddball": "elusive" means difficult to grasp or catch; "wise" means very intelligent and experienced; "essential" means necessary; and "irate" means angry or furious.
Example Question #894 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FRUITFUL
Healthy
Diverse
Flavorful
Monotone
Productive
Productive
"Fruitful" means having a high yield or productive, so "fruitful" is a synonym of "productive."
Example Question #895 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BANAL
Intense
Motivated
Unimaginative
Clear
Unimaginative
The word "banal" means lacking originality. The best choice is "unimaginative," as something that is banal is unimaginative.
Example Question #896 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABUNDANT
Overwhelming
Delicious
Dramatic
Plentiful
Amazing
Plentiful
"Abundant" means plentiful, so "plentiful" is the correct answer.
Example Question #897 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUFFICIENT
Awful
Tasty
Enough
Wasteful
Enough
"Sufficient" is an adjective meaning adequate, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "sufficient" is "enough," an adjective meaning of a necessary or more than necessary amount. Considering the other answer choices, "wasteful" is an adjective meaning consuming uselessly, "tasty" is an adjective meaning delicious, and "awful' is an adjective meaning terrible.
Example Question #898 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMPLE
Limited
Extensive
Beautiful
Lacking
Extensive
"Ample" is an adjective meaning plentiful and abundant, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "ample" is "extensive," an adjective meaning thorough or spanning over a large area. Considering the other answer choices, "limited" is an adjective meaning restricted, "lacking" is an adjective meaning being without, and "beautiful" is an adjective meaning very pretty, very attractive, or aesthetically pleasant.
Example Question #899 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CLASSIC
Unusual
Typical
Extraordinary
Irritating
Typical
"Classic" is an adjective meaning traditional or typical, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "classic" is "typical," an adjective meaning representative of a certain type. Considering the other answer choices, "unusual" is an antonym of "classic" and means abnormal or not typical, "irritating" means annoying, and "extraordinary" means beyond what is normal.