All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #631 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GAUDY
Attentive
Extravagant
Trustworthy
Godlike
Important
Extravagant
"Gaudy" means extravagant to the point of being tasteless. Therefore, “extravagant” is a synonym of "gaudy."
Example Question #632 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LIMBER
Weak
Strong
Agile
Timid
Inflexible
Agile
"Limber" means agile or flexible, so "agile" is the correct answer. To help you, "inflexible" means not flexible and is an antonym of "limber." Finally, "timid" means shy.
Example Question #633 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PECKISH
Charlatan
Idealistic
Avian
Hungry
Hungry
The word "peckish" means somewhat hungry. The best choice is "hungry" because it is a part of the definition of "peckish." Considering the other choices, "avian" means having to do with birds, "idealistic" means having high goals, and a "charlatan" is a person who pretends to have more knowledge or skill than they actually have.
Example Question #634 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VORACIOUS
Starving
Young
Edible
Graceful
Starving
The word "voracious" means incredibly hungry. The best choice is "starving" because it shares the same definition as "voracious." Considering the other choices, "young" means in the early stages of life, "graceful" means having beauty and elegance in form, and "edible" means able to be eaten.
Example Question #635 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
FAMISHED
Unpopular
Starving
Uncomfortable
Responsible
Thirsty
Starving
“Famished” means very hungry or starving and comes from the same root as “famine,” which means a prolonged period without food. To provide further help, “unpopular” means not well-liked; “uncomfortable” means not comfortable; “responsible” means accountable, to be blamed if something goes wrong.
Example Question #636 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ROBUST
Miserable
Flexible
Sturdy
Timid
Frequent
Sturdy
"Robust" means strong, durable, or sturdy, so "sturdy" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "robust": "timid" means easily scared and frightened; "flexible" means pliable or able to bend easily; "miserable" means depressed and unhappy; and "frequent" means occurring often.
Example Question #637 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OPAQUE
Opulent
Foggy
Disgusting
Powerful
Foggy
"Opaque" means non-transparent or unable to let light pass through and thus be looked through. Something that is "cloudy" is not see-through; therefore, "cloudy" is the closest synonym because something that is cloudy is not see-through, and hence is non-transparent. None of the other possibilities mean "non-transparent." While "opulent" sounds similar to opaque, it has a different meaning: wealthy. As for the other answer choices, "disgusting" means unpleasant to the senses or gross, and "powerful" means possessing power or strong.
Example Question #638 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ORNATE
Plain
Simple
Decorative
Expensive
Immense
Decorative
If something is ornate, it means that it is decorative or detailed. An example of this is there may be an ornate artistic design that an artist chooses to use in a painting.
Example Question #639 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LAVISH
Sparse
Extravagant
Superior
Proud
Wild
Extravagant
Although there is a verb form of "lavish," this question refers to the adjectival form of the word "lavish." Thus, the word "lavish," as used in the phrase "lavish spending," is closest in meaning to the word "extravagant."
Example Question #640 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANEMIC
Pale
Anxious
Modest
Tanned
Haughty
Pale
“Anemic” means sick-looking or weak, and as such, it is closest in meaning to “pale,” which means lacking color or looking sick. To provide further help, “haughty” means boastful and arrogant; “tanned” means darkened by the sun; “anxious” means worried; and “modest” means not haughty or humble.
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