All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1261 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BOUNTIFUL
Superb
Restricted
Abundant
Sparse
Sufficient
Abundant
To be "bountiful" is to have plenty of something or have an "abundance" of it. "Restricted" is the antonym of abundance and indicates having a small amount. "Superb" means excellent in quality; "sufficient" means having enough; and "sparse" means having a small quantity.
Example Question #1262 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TYPICAL
trained
average
printed
proficient
average
The word "typical" generally means matching the general features of a given type (of thing). A "typical coffee mug" is your standard mug, having a roundish body and a handle. It "fits the mold," so to speak. Therefore, the word "typical" can also mean average or normal. A "typical mug" is likewise normal—as coffee mugs go at least. Therefore, the best answer is "average," which alone indicates such normalcy.
Example Question #1263 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
CAPACIOUS
Tenacious
Commodious
Antithesis
Homogenous
Loquacious
Commodious
“Capacious” means roomy, able to hold a large amount of something. This is most similar in meaning to “commodious,” which means roomy and spacious. To provide further help, “tenacious” means stubborn, resolute; “antithesis” means evidence against the argument; “loquacious” means talkative; “homogenous” means consisting of similar or identical, things.
Example Question #1264 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BIZARRE
Unworthy
Odd
Dignified
Neutral
Unstable
Odd
"Bizarre" means strange, unusual, or odd.
Example Question #1265 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUNDRY
Uniform
Obtuse
Unique
Diverse
Stuffy
Diverse
“Sundry” is an adjective that means “of various kinds; several,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “of various kinds.” That means that “uniform” cannot be the correct answer, because “uniform” can mean “of a similar form to another,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “sundry.” “Diverse,” however, is an adjective that means “showing a lot of variety,” and because “diverse” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “sundry,” “diverse” is the correct answer.
Example Question #1266 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNCONVENTIONAL
untraditional
ancient
complex
impractical
subtle
untraditional
Something that is "unconventional" is outside the norm and tradition. You can figure this out by considering the component parts of the word: "un-," a negative prefix, and "conventional," which means following typical norms and traditional. Something that is "nontraditional" is different from traditional practices. Again, this word's prefix sheds light on its meaning: "non-," a negative prefix is attached to "traditional," making "nontraditional" mean the opposite of "traditional." Something different from common practice is outside the norm. Therefore, "nontraditional" is the best synonym for "unconventional."
Example Question #1267 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COPIOUS
generous
excessive
incredible
distasteful
careful
excessive
"Copious" means to be excessive or overflowing. "Excessive" means existing in a quantity totaling much more than is needed. Therefore, "excessive" is the best synonym of "copious." A tempting wrong answer choice is "generous" because people who have copious amounts of something may tend to be generous with sharing that thing. However, "generous" is not a synonym of "copious."
Example Question #1268 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NUMEROUS
Mathematical
Quantitative
Copious
Numbered
Serious
Copious
"Numerous" means existing in a great quantity, so "copious," which means existing in a large amount, is the correct answer.
Example Question #1269 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FINITE
Illicit
Livid
Pertinent
Fixed
Humane
Fixed
"Finite" means limited or fixed in terms of quantity, so "fixed" is the correct answer. "Pertinent" means relevant or appropriate for a specific matter. "Humane" means compassionate, sympathetic, or showing feelings and emotion. "Illicit" means unlawful or illegal. "Livid" means very angry.
Example Question #1270 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MYRIAD
Countless
Shiny
Bias
Median
Countless
The word "myriad" means great in number. The best choice is "countless" because it means too great in number to count or very great in number. Considering the other choices, "shiny" means reflecting a lot of light, "bias" means preference, and "median" means the middle.