ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms
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Example Question #461 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AFFILIATED
Legal
Unprecedented
Analyzed
Filed
Associated
Associated
"Affiliated" means connected to an organization, individual, or cause. Likewise, "associated" means related to something. Given how similar these meanings are to one another, "affiliated" and "associated" are synonyms.
Example Question #462 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRENUOUS
Difficult
Stressed
Strict
Appealing
Fun
Difficult
Something that is "strenuous" is very challenging, whether it be physically or mentally challenging. Thus, "difficult" is the best synonym because something that is "difficult" is not easy to complete. Thus, "strenuous" and "difficult" are synonyms.
Example Question #463 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TOXIC
Mean
Sick
Magical
Poisonous
Scary
Poisonous
Something that is "toxic" is dangerous because it is a substance that is not tolerated by most organisms, especially the human body. If someone consumes something toxic, that person could get very sick or even die. Something that is "poisonous" has the ability to make an organism very sick or kill it. Given that "poisonous" and "toxic" are synonyms, "poisonous" is the correct answer.
Example Question #464 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARID
Cold
Hot
Snow
Dry
Wet
Dry
If somewhere is “arid” that means it is very dry and does not get very much rain. So the desert is very “arid.”
Example Question #465 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RIGOROUS
Hard
Loud
Violent
Easy
Serene
Hard
The word “rigorous” means hard, challenging, or difficult. It is the opposite of “easy.” “Serene” means quiet and peaceful, so it is the opposite of “violent” and “loud” for different reasons.
Example Question #466 : Identifying Synonyms
Each synonyms question is made up of a word in capital letters followed by five choices. Choose the one word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WEARY:
impatient
content
inflexible
energetic
tired
tired
When someone feels weary, they are tired and fatigued.
Example Question #467 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TIRED
Lively
Active
Energetic
Drowsy
Drowsy
The correct answer is "drowsy," which means groggy or sleepy. "Lively," "energetic," and "active" are all opposites of "tired." "Drowsy" is the only word that means nearly the same thing as "tired."
Example Question #468 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LISTLESS
Lifeless
Unwritten
Wandering
Forbidden
Lifeless
The word "listless" means having little energy or interest in things. The best choice is "lifeless," which means without energy. Considering the other choices, "unwritten" means not recorded in writing, "wandering" means moving from place to place without a destination, and "forbidden" means not allowed.
Example Question #469 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
TIRED
Hungry
Exhausted
Embellished
Young
Exhausted
"Tired" is an adjective that means lacking energy or needing to sleep. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "tired" is "exhausted," an adjective that means drained of bodily resources or tired. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "tired": "hungry" means needing food; "young" means not very old; and "embellished" means having details or additional components that make something more attractive.
Example Question #470 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DROWSY
Concise
Tired
Painful
Agile
Excited
Tired
"Drowsy" means sleepy and exhausted, so "tired" is the correct answer. "Excited" means very eager to do something or interested in something. "Painful" means causing pain or suffering. "Concise" means short and to the point. "Agile" means nimble or able to move swiftly.
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