ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #81 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MEEK

Possible Answers:

Shrinking

Humble

Feeble

Small

Secretive

Correct answer:

Humble

Explanation:

Whenever someone is "meek" he or she has a very kind and quiet personality. This kind of person can be afraid to assert himself or herself. A decent synonym for "meek" is "humble." A humble person is someone who does not think too highly of himself or herself.

Example Question #82 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ASSERTIVE

Possible Answers:

Elegant

Successful

Delightful

Respectable

Confident

Correct answer:

Confident

Explanation:

Whenever someone is "assertive," he or she could be described as being pushy. The verb "assert" means to declare or to insist. An "assertive" person is usually pretty confident. This can seem "arrogant," but he or she might just be very certain of himself or herself. Thus, the best option among those given is "confident".

Example Question #83 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DISTRACTED

Possible Answers:

Peaceful

Attentive

Foolish

Hardened

Preoccupied

Correct answer:

Preoccupied

Explanation:

When someone is "distracted," he or she does not have his or her attention on whatever is happening at that very moment. The word "preoccupied" describes someone who has his or her attention totally absorbed by something. For instance, you might become preoccupied with working on a project. When you are preoccupied in this way, you are distracted from everything else and cannot pay attention to anything else.

Example Question #84 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

JOVIAL

Possible Answers:

Foolish

Sociable

Intricate

Devoted

Amazing

Correct answer:

Sociable

Explanation:

Whenever someone is "jovial," he or she has a happy temperament. Often, the word "jovial" can be used to describe someone who is both happy and friendly. Therefore, among the options provided here, the word "sociable" is fine. A person who is jovial company is very sociable and gets along with people in a group.

Example Question #85 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

BOISTEROUS 

Possible Answers:

Tearful

Authentic

Imaginary

Tired

Rowdy

Correct answer:

Rowdy

Explanation:

"Boisterous" means very active and noisy in a lively way, therefore the best word with the closest meaning would be "rowdy."

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