All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #731 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FURTIVE
Ferocious
Timid
Furry
Sneaky
Sneaky
The word "furtive" means done with stealth. The best choice is "sneaky," which shares the same meaning as "furtive." Considering the other options, "furry" means covered with hair or fur, "ferocious" means fierce or intense like a wild beast, and "timid" means lacking in courage and bravery.
Example Question #732 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AUGUST
Petite
Admirable
Windy
Month
Admirable
The word "august" is an adjective that means inspiring admiration. The best choice is "admirable," which means worthy of admiration. Considering the other choices, a "month" is a period of time lasting roughly 30 days, "windy" means accompanied by wind, and "petite" means small and dainty.
Example Question #372 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
WINSOME
Venerable
Linger
Bossy
Excluded
Charming
Charming
"Winsome" is a word used to describe someone who is charming and endearing, so "charming" is the correct answer. To help you, "venerable" means old and worthy of respect, "excluded" means left out, and to "linger" means to remain behind.
Example Question #733 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DESPICABLE
Benevolent
Saintly
Desirable
Wicked
Hospitable
Wicked
"Despicable" means evil or wicked, so "wicked" is the correct answer. To help you, "despicable" is an antonym of "saintly" and "benevolent." "Saintly" means saint-like or devout, and "benevolent" means good-natured. To further help you, "desirable" means wanted, and "hospitable" means welcoming and friendly towards guests.
Example Question #734 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRUDISH
Mean
Prim
Wrinkled
Rude
Unrefined
Prim
"Prudish" means easily shocked by nudity or liberal ideas. Therefore, "prim," which means very formal and concerned with obeying rules of propriety, is the word that is closest in meaning to "prudish."
Example Question #375 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ELOQUENT
Interesting
Silky
Articulate
Talkative
Distant
Articulate
"Eloquent" means fluent with language, well-spoken, or "articulate."
Example Question #735 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
RAKISH
Insane
Foolish
Dashing
Ugly
Intelligent
Dashing
"Rakish" is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is dashing and stylish. To further help you, "intelligent" mean smart; "foolish" means silly; "insane" means crazy.
Example Question #963 : 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.
ORNERY
Agility
Grumpy
Normal
Decoration
Grumpy
The word "ornery" means unpleasant or ill-tempered. The best choice is "grumpy" because it has the same meaning as "ornery."
Example Question #736 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PEEVISH
Gift
Prolific
Personable
Irritable
Irritable
The word "peevish" means easily showing annoyance. The best choice is "irritable" because it shares the same definition as "peevish." Considering the other choices, "personable" means friendly, "prolific" means highly productive, and "gift" means something given voluntarily without payment.
Example Question #737 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RAUCOUS
Group
Loud
Gale
Meeting
Loud
The word "raucous" means loud. The best choice is "loud" because it is a part of the definition of "raucous." Considering the other choices, "group" means a gathering of people or things or form such a gathering or a category, "gale" means a strong gust of wind, and "meeting" means an event in which particular people come together for a particular purpose.
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