ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #741 : Synonyms

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

LAX

Possible Answers:

Accurate

Attentive

Disarmed

Careless

Correct answer:

Careless

Explanation:

The word "lax" means not paying enough attention or negligent. The best choice is "careless" because it means negligent. Considering the other choices, "attentive" means paying attention, "disarmed" means having had a weapon taken awayand "accurate" means not containing errors.

Example Question #742 : Synonyms

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

SPARTAN

Possible Answers:

Envoy

Fulsome

Fortuitous

Self-disciplined

Correct answer:

Self-disciplined

Explanation:

The word "spartan" means strict and disciplined. "Self-disciplined," which means having control over oneself in order to focus on improving oneself, is the best choice. Considering the other choices, "envoy" means messenger, "fortuitous" means lucky, and "fulsome" means offensive.

Example Question #743 : Synonyms

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

CANNY

Possible Answers:

Wise

Conscious

Molded

Selected

Correct answer:

Wise

Explanation:

"Canny" means making smart decisions, especially decisions having to do with business or financesThe best choice is "shrewd," which means clever or canny. Considering the other choices, "conscious" means self-aware, "molded" means made to fit a particular shape, and "selected" means chosen.

Example Question #744 : Synonyms

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

ARDENT

Possible Answers:

Varied

Wild

Fanciful

Passionate

Correct answer:

Passionate

Explanation:

"Ardent" means very emotional. The best choice is "passionate" which shares the same definition as "ardent." Considering the other choices, "wild" means untamed, "fanciful" means imaginative, and "varied" means having many forms.

Example Question #745 : Synonyms

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

HEADSTRONG

Possible Answers:

Gaudy

Unyielding

Durable

Hindrance

Correct answer:

Unyielding

Explanation:

The word "headstrong" means obstinate or stubborn"Unyielding," which means unable or unwilling to be persuaded, is the best answer choice because it is closest in meaning to "headstrong." Considering the other choices, "durable" means lasting or not easily broken, "gaudy" means incredibly showy and ugly, and a "hindrance" is an obstacle.

Example Question #746 : Synonyms

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

ZANY

Possible Answers:

Deleterious

Inane

Crazy

Helpful

Beneficial

Correct answer:

Crazy

Explanation:

“Zany” means wacky, abnormal, and crazy. To provide further guidance, "inane" means boring and pointless; "beneficial" means offering benefit, helpful; "deleterious" means causing harm, damaging.

Example Question #747 : Synonyms

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

GENTEEL

Possible Answers:

Polite

Diminished

Recalcitrant

Forbidden

Impossible

Correct answer:

Polite

Explanation:

“Genteel” means well-mannered and polite. To provide further guidance, "diminished" means reduced, made smaller; "impossible" means not possible, not able to be done; "forbidden" means not allowed; "recalcitrant" means disobedient, disrespectful.

Example Question #748 : Synonyms

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

ASSIDUOUS

Possible Answers:

Hard-working

Worthy

Narrow-minded

Tantamount

Correct answer:

Hard-working

Explanation:

"Assiduous" means diligent. The best choice is "hard-working," which shares the same meaning as "assiduous." Considering the other choices, "tantamount" means same or equal, "worthy" means respectable, and "narrow-minded" means biased.

Example Question #749 : Synonyms

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

ZANY

Possible Answers:

Pathetic

Crazy

Intelligent

Easy

Correct answer:

Crazy

Explanation:

The word "zany" means crazy. The best choice is "crazy" because it is a part of the definition of "zany." Considering the other choices, "pathetic" means causing observers to feel sadness and pity, "intelligent" means able to understand and learn things easily, and "easy" means not difficult.

Example Question #135 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

WARY

Possible Answers:

Dilapidated

Tired

Careful

Frustrated

Old

Correct answer:

Careful

Explanation:

"Wary" means cautious or careful. Therefore, "careful" is the correct synonym. 

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