ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1331 : Synonyms

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

TARDY

Possible Answers:

Quick

Late

Tasty

Pleasant

Difficult

Correct answer:

Late

Explanation:

Tardy is an adjective describing something that is delayed, overdue, or sluggish. The correct synonym therefore is "late." "Tardy" has to do with timeliness not speed, so "quick" is not a direct antonym. "Tasty" has to do with taste, not timeliness.

Example Question #1332 : Synonyms

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

ABRUPT

Possible Answers:

Halt

Lower

Outer

Sudden

Break

Correct answer:

Sudden

Explanation:

"Abrupt" is an adjective describing something that is sudden or unexpected. For example: "An obstacle in the road caused the fast-moving bus to come to an ABRUPT stop."

"Halt" is a verb describing stopping a movement or an action; a "halt" may be an "abrupt halt," but the words are not synonymous. 

Example Question #1333 : Synonyms

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

PERMANENT

Possible Answers:

Enduring

Devoted

Loyal

Amazing

Dead

Correct answer:

Enduring

Explanation:

Whenever something is "permanent," it lasts or remains for an extended period of time. We might be tempted to think that this means that it is loyal, but this is not really the meaning of "permanent." "Permanence" has to do with staying power more than anything else. Thus, the best option is "enduring." Things that "endure" can be said to last and remain. This is a good synonym for "permanent."

Example Question #2456 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

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

 

WROUGHT

Possible Answers:

Dissected

Halved

Fabricated

Cracked

Deposed

Correct answer:

Fabricated

Explanation:

"Wrought" means made, which is similar in meaning to "fabricated," while the rest of the terms are not close in meaning to "wrought." "Deposed" means removed from a position of power while "dissected" is defined as to take apart in order to analyze, and often refers to the bodies of creatures. "Cracked" and "halved" are more straightforward in meaning, but still not appropriate synonyms.

Example Question #2457 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

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

TACIT

Possible Answers:

Understood

Tame

Exalt

Benevolent

Correct answer:

Understood

Explanation:

The word "tacit" means understood without being directly expressed. "Understood" is the best choice, as it is a part of the definition of the word "tacit." Considering the rest of the choices, "exalt" is a verb that means praise, "tame" means calm when used as a verb and domesticated when used as an adjective, and "benevolent" means kind.

Example Question #2458 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

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

PERPLEXING

Possible Answers:

Confusing

Humorous

Incredulous

Disturbed

Twisted

Correct answer:

Confusing

Explanation:

"Perplexing" means confusing, so "confused" is the correct answer. For example, a perplexing puzzle is one that is difficult to solve, and therefore confusing.

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

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

OVERT

Possible Answers:

Inside

Around

Above

Blatant

Correct answer:

Blatant

Explanation:

The word "overt" means obvious. "Blatant" is the best choice because like "overt," it also means obvious.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

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

AUTHENTIC

Possible Answers:

Imaginary 

Peculiar 

New

Ordinary 

Real 

Correct answer:

Real 

Explanation:

"Authentic" means genuine and real, so "real" is the correct answer. To help you, "peculiar" means unusual and is an antonym of "ordinary."

Example Question #971 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PHONY

Possible Answers:

Eager

Feral 

Frank 

Fake 

Wild

Correct answer:

Fake 

Explanation:

A "phony" is someone who falsely pretends to be someone they are not or have attributes they do not have. So, "fake" is the correct answer. To help you, "feral" means wild, "wily" means cunning and sneaky, "frank" means honest, and "eager" means excited to do something.

Example Question #972 : Identifying Synonyms

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

AUTHENTIC

Possible Answers:

Genuine

Writing

Happy

Friendly

Artistic

Correct answer:

Genuine

Explanation:

"Authentic" means real or "genuine."

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