All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #801 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COURTEOUS
Culpable
Arrogant
Well-mannered
Naive
Trivial
Well-mannered
"Courteous" means polite or well-mannered, so "well-mannered" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "courteous": "culpable" means guilty or blameworthy; "trivial" means small and unimportant; "arrogant" means boastful or egotistic; and "naive" means child-like in judgement.
Example Question #802 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DIFFIDENT
Talkative
Timid
Efficacious
Brisk
Timid
The adjective "diffident" describes a person who is shy or reserved due to a lack of comfort around other people. "Brisk" means fast, or crisp when referring to weather, so that choice can be eliminated immediately. "Efficacious" is synonymous with effective, which is unrelated in meaning to "diffident." Finally, a "talkative" person is clearly not shy or reserved. "Timid," which implies shyness, low self-confidence, and nervousness around others, is the best choice here.
Example Question #803 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LOQUACIOUS
Egregious
Warm
Excitable
Crazy
Talkative
Talkative
"Loquacious" is an adjective that means "tending to talk a great deal; talkative." So, because "talkative" is the only answer choice that is close in meaning to "loquacious," "talkative" is the correct answer.
Example Question #93 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REPUGNANT
Attractive
Detailed
Disgusting
Inappropriate
Disgusting
The word "repugnant" means extremely offensive. The best choice is "disgusting," as it shares the same definition as "repugnant."
Example Question #804 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INEPT
Capable
Intent
Incompetent
Attentive
Incompetent
The word "inept" means lacking skill or intelligence. The best choice is "incompetent," which also means lacking skill or intelligence. Considering the other choices, "capable" is an antonym of "inept" and means having skill or ability, "intent" means determined when used as an adjective and purpose when used as a noun, and "attentive" means paying attention or observant.
Example Question #805 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRECOCIOUS
Talkative
Gifted
Wizened
Penitent
Forgiving
Gifted
The word "precocious" is used to describe someone who is very young, gifted and talented. So, "gifted" is the correct answer. To help you, "wizened" means old and wrinkly, and "penitent" means sorry for having done wrong and seeking forgiveness.
Example Question #806 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INEPT
Accord
Incompetent
Akin
Variegated
Desperate
Incompetent
"Inept" means lacking skill, so "incompetent" is the best correct answer. To help you, "akin" means similar to, "accord" means agreement, "desperate" means overwhelmed with urgency and anxiety, and "variegated" means diverse, showing many different colors.
Example Question #807 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBNOXIOUS
Stupid
Cruel
Annoying
Mean
Obsolete
Annoying
"Obnoxious" means annoying or irritating, so "annoying" is the correct answer.
Example Question #808 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISTINGUISHED
Different
Attractive
Unique
Divisive
Renowned
Renowned
"Distinguished" means commanding respect or authority, which is also the definition of "renowned." So, "renowned" is the synonym.
Example Question #809 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTREPID
Fearless
Neglectful
Coy
Neutral
Judicial
Fearless
"Intrepid" means fearless or unafraid, so "fearless" is the correct answer. "Coy" means shy or modest in a flirtatious way. "Judicial" means related to a judge, court, or law. "Neglectful" means not careful or attentive. "Neutral" means impartial or not taking sides.
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