ISEE Lower Level Verbal : ISEE Lower Level (grades 5-6) Verbal Reasoning
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Example Question #481 : Synonyms
A synonym of "drastic" is __________.
particular
mean
extreme
dangerous
aggressive
extreme
Drastic means likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect, and can mean radical or "extreme."
Example Question #481 : Synonyms
A synonym of "futile" is __________.
natural
useless
successful
overwhelming
important
useless
"Futile" is an adjective that means "incapable of producing any useful result; pointless." So, we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "pointless." "Successful," then, cannot be the correct answer, because "successful" is an adjective that can mean "accomplishing an aim or purpose," making it an antonym, not a synonym, of "futile." "Useless," however, is an adjective that can mean "not fulfilling or not expected to achieve the intended purpose or desired outcome," and because "useless" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "futile," "useless" is the correct answer.
Example Question #482 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TRIVIAL
Three
Difficult
Questions
Unimportant
Unimportant
The word "trivial" means unimportant. "Unimportant" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "trivial."
Example Question #483 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VITAL
Pill
Second
Energy
Necessary
Necessary
The word "vital" means absolutely necessary. "Necessary" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "vital."
Example Question #491 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SIGNIFICANT
Combined
Focus
Important
Sign
Important
The word "significant" means important. The best choice is "important," as it is a part of the definition of "significant." Considering the other choices, "focus," when used as a noun, means center point, careful attention, or concentration, a "sign" is a notice that bears a message, and "combined" means joined together.
Example Question #491 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
ESSENTIAL
visible
needed
edible
irrate
compassionate
needed
Something that is essential is needed; it is something you cannot do without. To further help you, irate means very angry; compassionate means loving; edible means able to be eaten; visible means able to be seen.
Example Question #492 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABSOLUTE
Reprehensible
Limit
Supreme
Responsible
Dissolve
Supreme
"Absolute" is defined as unquestionable, such as when describing a king’s absolute authority. The best match, "supreme," means having the final (unquestionable) say in things or of the highest rank in some category. So, "supreme" is the correct answer.
Example Question #493 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NECESSARY
Required
Optional
Tedious
Ordered
Required
When something is "necessary," it must be done. For instance, some people say that it is necessary to good health that we exercise at least five days a week. This means that good health requires such activity. Likewise, it is required that you have a large vocabulary to do well on the ISEE verbal sections. This means that you need to have a large vocabulary to do well. Therefore, something that is "required" is something that has been said to be necessary. "Requirements" are necessary things to be done or things that are needed. (The requirements for an application are all of its necessary components.)
Example Question #495 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Major
Sweaty
Harmful
Insignificant
Skillful
Important
Important
"Major" means important.
Example Question #494 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEVERE
Kind
Harsh
Lenient
Tolerant
Harsh
The correct answer is "harsh." Both "severe" and "harsh" mean strict or having no leniency. The other words mean the opposite of "strict."
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