All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POROUS
Passive
Utter
Rakish
Holey
Elegant
Holey
"Porous" means full of small holes or capable of absorbing liquids, so "holey," which also means full of holes, is the best choice here. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "porous": "passive" means not active; "utter" means absolute when used as an adjective; "elegant" means graceful or sophisticated; and "rakish" means dashing but disreputable.
Example Question #652 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMORPHOUS
Deep
Artistic
Shapely
Formless
Formless
The word "amorphous" means not having a defined shape. The best choice is "formless" as it shares the same definition as "amorphous."
Example Question #653 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
AMORPHOUS
Without light
Without education
Without money
Without shape
Without color
Without shape
"Amorphous" means without a clear shape or form.
Example Question #877 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
SYMMETRICAL
Unbalanced
Balanced
Sinister
Sideways
Sudden
Balanced
"Symmetrical" is defined as regular in form or arrangement. This is similar to "balanced."
Example Question #878 : 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.
DISHEVELED
Inconsiderate
Unharmonious
Insonsistent
Undue
Disorderly
Disorderly
"Disheveled" means very disorderly in appearance, or in a state of disarray. For example, you might say, "Joe's room was very disheveled, as his schoolwork was all over the floor and none of his clothes were put away." So, "disorderly" is the correct answer.
Example Question #291 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PREPOSSESSING
Beautiful
Cute
Short
Ugly
Fat
Beautiful
"Prepossessing" means having a beautiful appearance, so "beautiful" is the correct answer.
Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STABLE
Steady
Equine
Prepared
Inconsiderate
Manic
Steady
“Stable” means steady and secure, so "steady" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, “prepared” means ready; "inconsiderate" means not thinking about the feelings of others when making choices; "equine" means having to do with horses; and “manic” means frenzied or out of control in a way that seems deranged.
Example Question #293 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PITHY
Deep
Brief
Sadness
Trusting
Sympathy
Brief
"Pithy" means brief and to the point. Therefore, "pithy" is closest in meaning to "brief."
Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TERSE
Verbose
Concise
Parched
Shallow
Passionate
Concise
"Terse" means brief or concise, so "concise" is the correct answer. "Verbose" is an antonym of "terse"; it means very long and wordy. None of the other answer choices are related in meaning to "terse": "parched" means very dry; "shallow" means not very deep; and "passionate" means having a strong feeling or conviction.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCLEMENT
Impressionable
Stormy
Summery
Dogmatic
Autumnal
Stormy
“Inclement” means stormy, severe, or wintry and describes weather, so "stormy" is the best answer choice. As for the other answer choices, “summery” means characteristic of summer; “autumnal” means characteristic of fall; “dogmatic” means stating one’s thoughts forcefully and consistently; and “impressionable” means easily influenced by other people.
All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
