ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #281 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ANNUAL

Possible Answers:

Weekly

Yearly

Monthly

Timely

Biweekly

Correct answer:

Yearly

Explanation:

"Annual" comes from the Latin word for year, so it makes sense that "annual" means happening yearly. This means that "yearly" is the correct answer. Something that happens “biweekly” happens every two weeks, as the prefix "bi-" means two, and "timely" means well-timed and convenient.

Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Adjectives

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

INEVITABLE

Possible Answers:

Incredible

Uncaring

Unavoidable

Unpredictable

Unpleasant

Correct answer:

Unavoidable

Explanation:

"Inevitable" means unable to be avoided or definitely bound to happen. "Unavoidable" is therefore the word choice that matches the definition. "Unpredictable," "unpleasant," and "incredible" are all unrelated to the definition. 

Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Adjectives

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

TIMELY

Possible Answers:

Unpredictable

Convenient

Voracious

Late

Measured

Correct answer:

Convenient

Explanation:

"Timely" is defined as done or occurring at a favorable or useful time. The best answer choice is "convenient," which means fitting in well with a person's schedule.

Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Adjectives

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

RAPID

Possible Answers:

Quick

Tiny

Short

Amazing

Impatient

Correct answer:

Quick

Explanation:

When something is rapid, it moves quickly. Although this kind of movement might make for a "short time" or a "tiny amount of time," these kinds of expressions are not quite correct as synonyms. The word "rapid" has to deal with swiftness of speed. Thus, the word "quick" is the best option among those given.

Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Adjectives

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

SLITHER

Possible Answers:

Crawl

Proceed

Walk

Delay

Move

Correct answer:

Crawl

Explanation:

You almost certainly know that the movement of a snake is called "slithering." While this kind of movement is not "crawling" in the way that a human baby crawls, it is a slow movement that is very close to the ground. For this reason, "crawl" can be an acceptable synonym. Since there are no better options, this is the correct choice for this question.

Example Question #115 : Synonyms: Adjectives

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

PROMPT

Possible Answers:

Legal

Regular

Rapid

Joyful

Helpful

Correct answer:

Rapid

Explanation:

When we describe someone's action as being "prompt," we are saying that it is speedy or quick. Perhaps you have heard your parents say that the service at a restaurant or store is "prompt." This means that it is quick and without delay. The word "rapid" means "quick," so it is the best option for a synonym.

Example Question #116 : Synonyms: Adjectives

What is a synonym for temporarily?

Possible Answers:

amazingly

briefly

regularly

instantly

incredibly

Correct answer:

briefly

Explanation:

Whenever something is temporary, it exists only for a limited amount of time.  For example, if there is a temporary increase of school work, this means that the work is only going to be increased for a limited period of time.  Another example of something "temporary" would be a particular food item that is only available during a particular time of the year.  It is only available temporarily.  Such things are only around for a brief time, so the adverb "briefly" is a good synonym.

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

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

CONVENTIONAL

Possible Answers:

Bizarre

Absurd

Usual

Ridiculous

Abnormal

Correct answer:

Usual

Explanation:

Conventional means traditional, normal, or usual. To further help you, the other four answer choices are all antonyms of conventional because they have the opposite meaning. Abnormal means not normal; absurd, bizarre and ridiculous all mean very weird

Example Question #289 : Identifying Synonyms

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

AFFILIATED

Possible Answers:

Narrator 

Separated

Protagonist 

Partnered 

Antagonist 

Correct answer:

Partnered 

Explanation:

"Affiliated" means connected to or partnered with. To further help, you, the "protagonist" is the hero of the story; the "antagonist" is the villain of the story; "narrator" means storyteller

Example Question #290 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DISTANT

Possible Answers:

Nearby 

Far away 

Combine

Blend

Separate

Correct answer:

Far away 

Explanation:

"Distant" means far away or aloof. To further help you, "blend" means mix together or combine; "separate" means not connected or not combined when used as an adjective and pull apart when used as a verb. "Separate" is an antonym of "combine" and "blend."

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