All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #811 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNCOUTH
Disproved
Unraveled
Barbaric
Uncovered
Barbaric
"Uncouth" means uncivilized. The best choice is "barbaric," which means primitive and not at all sophisticated. Considering the other choices, "unraveled" refers to string or yarn that was once stored in a ball and means came undone from being in a ball of string-like material into disorganized loose string-like material, "disproved" means found to be untrue, and "uncovered" means revealed.
Example Question #812 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROFICIENT
Reliable
Lucid
Flimsy
Competent
Cautious
Competent
"Proficient" means skilled or competent, so "competent" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "proficient": "flimsy" means fragile and easily broken; "reliable" means dependable; "lucid" means clearly explained; and "cautious" means careful and risk-averse.
Example Question #452 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INDOLENT
Vivacious
Gay
Spry
Lethargic
Alert
Lethargic
"Indolent" means tending to avoid exertion, and "lethargic" means lacking energy or sluggish. These two similar definitions make the words synonyms.
Example Question #453 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DILIGENT
Praiseworthy
Perilous
Attentive
Considerate
Lucid
Attentive
"Diligent" is an adjective that means putting forth constant effort to accomplish something or persistent. The best choice is "attentive" because it has a similar meaning—putting much effort into caring for something or someone. Considering the other choices, "praiseworthy" means deserving praise, "lucid" means easily understood, "considerate" means thinking of others' feelings, and "perilous" means dangerous.
Example Question #454 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUBMISSIVE
Remote
Combative
Meager
Docile
Stingy
Docile
"Submissive" means docile or obedient to others, so "docile" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "submissive": "combative" means aggressive and inclined to fight; "meager" means inadequate or insufficient; "remote" means at a great distance or away from the cities or populated areas; and "stingy" means cheap or not inclined to spend money.
Example Question #455 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TENACIOUS
Determined
Frenetic
Congested
Serene
Excessive
Determined
“Tenacious” means stubborn, not going to let anything stop you, or "determined." As for the other answer choices, “excessive” means in an amount that is more than is necessary or wanted; “congested” means backed up or clogged; “serene” means peaceful and quiet; and “frenetic” means fast-paced and stressed.
Example Question #456 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FERVENT
Simultaneous
Sagacious
Intense
Wanton
Vicious
Intense
“Fervent” means intensely passionate about some particular cause or ideal, so "intense" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, “sagacious” means wise; “wanton” means random; “vicious” means cruel and desiring to cause pain; and “simultaneous” means happening at the same time as something else.
Example Question #457 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JUDICIOUS
Astute
Prudent
Flagrant
Robust
Akin
Prudent
“Judicious” means careful and "prudent" when referring to people and reasonably considered when referring to decisions. As for the other answer choices, “robust” means strong and hard to break; “flagrant” means obviously and openly outrageous; “akin” means similar to; and “astute” means clever and observant.
Example Question #458 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMICABLE
Aimless
Friendly
Selfless
Fortified
Selfish
Friendly
"Amicable” means friendly and good-natured, so "friendly" is the best answer choice. As for the other answer choices, “selfish” means thinking of only oneself instead of others; “selfless” means generous, caring about others more than yourself; “aimless” means without purpose or pointless; and “fortified” means strengthened, reinforced, or protected.
Example Question #459 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSEQUIOUS
Bereaved
Obnoxious
Abrupt
Servile
Domineering
Servile
Someone who is “obsequious” is groveling and pays compliments to someone who has power in order to gain that person's favor. This means that "servile," which means excessively subservient and fawning, is the best answer choice. As for the other answer choices, “domineering” means in charge or in control; “abrupt” means happening quickly, suddenly, and without warning; “obnoxious” means rude, loud, and ignorant; and “bereaved” means in mourning for the loss of a loved one.
Certified Tutor
Certified Tutor
All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
