ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Lower Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Location, Context, Order, And Direction

Synonyms: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.

ISOLATED

Possible Answers:

Tepid

Lonely

Remote

Random

Correct answer:

Remote

Explanation:

Since "isolated" means far away from other places and people, "remote" is the best answer choice, since it means far away. "Lonely" is a tempting answer choice, but just because someone is "isolated" does not necessarily mean they are "lonely."

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Location, Context, Order, And Direction

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

SECLUDED

Possible Answers:

Amateur 

Enticing 

Polymorphous 

Private

Exquisite 

Correct answer:

Private

Explanation:

“Secluded” means private, hidden away, sheltered. To provide further help, an “amateur” is someone who does something for fun and not for work; “enticing” means tempting; “exquisite” means lovely, perfect; “polymorphous” means taking many forms.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Location, Context, Order, And Direction

A synonym of "civic" is __________.

Possible Answers:

abnormal

considerable

local

unprofessional

detailed

Correct answer:

local

Explanation:

"Civic" is an adjective that means "of or relating to a city or town, especially its administration; municipal," or "of or relating to the duties or activities of people in relation to their town, city, or local area." So, "local" is the correct answer because "local" means "belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood, typically exclusively so," and is the closest synonym to "civic" amongst the listed answer choices.

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Location, Context, Order, And Direction

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Apart

Possible Answers:

Distant

Happy

Angry

Near

Educated

Correct answer:

Distant

Explanation:

"Apart" means distant from each other.

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Location, Context, Order, And Direction

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

URBAN

Possible Answers:

In the city

Crowded

In the country

Spacious

Correct answer:

In the city

Explanation:

Something that is "urban" is in the city or pertains to the city. "In the city" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "urban." Considering the other chocies, "crowded" means having little space, "spacious" means having a lot of space, and "in the country" is the definition of rural.

Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Location, Context, Order, And Direction

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

URBAN

Possible Answers:

Bucolic

Simple

Verdant

Rural

Metropolitan

Correct answer:

Metropolitan

Explanation:

"Urban" means having to do with cities as opposed to the countryside. "Metropolitan" is the best match because it means relating to a large city.

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Location, Context, Order, And Direction

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

INTERNAL

Possible Answers:

Accessible

Exterior

Inside

Confident

Visible

Correct answer:

Inside

Explanation:

"Internal" means on the inside, so "inside" is the correct answer. "Exterior" means on the outside. "Accessible" means able to be reached. "Confident" means self-assured. "Visible" means not hidden and able to be seen clearly.

Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Location, Context, Order, And Direction

Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

MISPLACED

Possible Answers:

Limpid

Searched 

Supreme

Lost 

Morose 

Correct answer:

Lost 

Explanation:

The prefix "mis-" means done wrong or badly, so something that has been “misplaced” has been placed incorrectly. This is closest in meaning to “lost.” To provide further help, “limpid” means clear; “morose” means very sad and serious; “supreme” means best or highest; “searched” means looked for

Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Location, Context, Order, And Direction

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

APPROPRIATE

Possible Answers:

Entire

Fitting

Fumble

Queasy

Chamber

Correct answer:

Fitting

Explanation:

"Appropriate" means suitable or proper for what is going on. Fitting also means suitable or correct for a situation, so "fitting" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, to "fumble" something means to use one's hands in a clumsy manner while doing something, "queasy" means feeling sick or ill to one's stomach, "entire" means whole or with no parts missing, and a "chamber" is a large room.

Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Location, Context, Order, And Direction

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

IMPERSONAL

Possible Answers:

Deceptive

Famous

Secretive

Formal

Correct answer:

Formal

Explanation:

The word "impersonal" is made up of two parts: "im" and "personal." The "im-" prefix is a form of the "i-" prefix that means not. To be "impersonal" is to be "non-personal." Now, that seems a bit strange at first sight. However, to be "non-personal" means that something does not show the kind of individual characteristics that a person would show. For instance, a "personal" letter is one that is written directly for someone else, often containing things that show that the letter writer knows the person to whom he or she is writing. However, an "impersonal" letter is one that is written without really paying attention to its receiver. We receive these kinds of "impersonal" letters in the mail when we get something from a company telling us about new services. (Many other examples could be provided, of course!)

The best option among those provided is "formal," which means following a given way of acting, or in other words, following a given form of acting. This implies that someone or something is not "particular" (as would be something "personal"). Instead, it follows a given "form" that can be applied to anything or anyone whatsoever.

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