All ISEE Lower Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #792 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXQUISITE
Ask
Refined
Conjoined
Extolled
Refined
The word "exquisite" means of special beauty or charm or extraordinary. The best choice is "refined" which means showing good taste. Considering the other choices, "ask" means offer a question to, "extolled" means praised, and "conjoined" means joined together.
Example Question #793 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the synonym.
Regal
Punctual
Detractable
Miniature
Imaginary
Grand
Grand
Regal can be defined as something befitting a king, while grand can be defined as something noble or revered. These two words are synonyms. None of the other answer choices have similar meanings.
Example Question #794 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DOCILE
Healthy
Stubborn
Tame
Doctor
Tame
"Docile" means tame or easily handled. "Tame" is the best answer because it is part of the definition of "docile." Considering the other choices, "healthy" means possessing good health, "stubborn" means difficult to manage, and a "doctor" is a person licensed to practice medicine or a person who has been awarded a doctoral degree.
Example Question #795 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HUMOROUS
Ceremonial
Comical
Compelling
Fabricated
Comical
"Humorous" means funny or comical. The best choice is "comical" because it is part of the definition of "humorous." Considering the other choices, "fabricated" means fake, "ceremonial" means formal or used in official ceremonies, and "compelling" means interesting.
Example Question #796 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RELENTLESS
Revenge
Simple
Determined
Mild
Determined
"Relentless" means persistently continuing something that is oppressive or not giving into pressure. The best choice is "determined" because it means not giving into pressure or persistent. Considering the other choices, "revenge" means retribution or punishment given personally for an offense, "mild" means gentle, and "simple" means easy to deal with or understand.
Example Question #801 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SCATHING
Proud
Bashful
Apparent
Talkative
Harsh
Harsh
"Scathing" means harsh or critical, so "harsh" is the correct answer. To help you, "bashful" means shy, "apparent" means obvious, and "talkative" means talking a lot.
Example Question #802 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBNOXIOUS
Comforting
Jolly
Hopeless
Irritating
Vulnerable
Irritating
Someone who is "obnoxious" is rude and irritating, so "irritating" is the correct answer. To help you, "jolly" means happy and cheerful, and "vulnerable" means in danger from something specific.
Example Question #803 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FICKLE
Outrageous
Anxious
Frigid
Inconsistent
Fertile
Inconsistent
"Fickle" means changeable, not consistent, or unreliable, so "inconsistent" is the correct answer. To help you, "outrageous" means ridiculous, "anxious" means worried and nervous, "frigid" means very cold, and "fertile" means able to produce crops when referring to land, able to have children when referring to women, or able to bear young when referring to female animals.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COURTEOUS
Polite
Frigid
Trustworthy
Outdated
Identical
Polite
"Courteous" means polite and well-mannered, so "polite" is the correct answer. "Frigid" means extremely cold. "Identical" means exactly alike. "Outdated" means obsolete or out of fashion. "Trustworthy" means reliable or dependable.
Example Question #805 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COY
Cooperative
Happy
Confident
Shy
Shy
The word "coy" means shy. The best choices is "shy" because it is a part of the definition of "coy."