All ISEE Lower Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #281 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANNUAL
Weekly
Yearly
Monthly
Timely
Biweekly
Yearly
"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
Incredible
Uncaring
Unavoidable
Unpredictable
Unpleasant
Unavoidable
"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
Unpredictable
Convenient
Voracious
Late
Measured
Convenient
"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
Quick
Tiny
Short
Amazing
Impatient
Quick
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
Crawl
Proceed
Walk
Delay
Move
Crawl
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
Legal
Regular
Rapid
Joyful
Helpful
Rapid
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?
amazingly
briefly
regularly
instantly
incredibly
briefly
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
Bizarre
Absurd
Usual
Ridiculous
Abnormal
Usual
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
Narrator
Separated
Protagonist
Partnered
Antagonist
Partnered
"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
Nearby
Far away
Combine
Blend
Separate
Far away
"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."