ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

REGAL

Possible Answers:

Magnificent

Straightforward

Democratic

Pertinent

Polite

Correct answer:

Magnificent

Explanation:

"Regal" has two definitions: it can mean either being descended from a royal family or magnificent. In this case, the secondary definition "magnificent" is given, so "magnificent" is the correct answer.

Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FRUGAL

Possible Answers:

Thrifty

Wasteful

Mean

Smelly

Correct answer:

Thrifty

Explanation:

"Frugal" means prefering to save rather than to spend money, so "thrifty" is the best match. "Wasteful" has the opposite meaning.

Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

IDLE

Possible Answers:

Lazy

Preoccupied

Fortunate

Terrified

Smug

Correct answer:

Lazy

Explanation:

"Idle" means not in use when referring to a machine, lazy when referring to a person, and unoccupied or spare when referring to time in someone's schedule. So, "lazy" is the correct answer.

Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

GREGARIOUS

Possible Answers:

Outgoing

Divergent

Ideal

Cold

Generous

Correct answer:

Outgoing

Explanation:

"Gregarious" means sociableoutgoing, or friendly, so "outgoing," which also means friendly and extroverted, is the best match here.

Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

Bashful 

Possible Answers:

Bold

Shy

Uncoordinated

Sweet

Belligerent

Correct answer:

Shy

Explanation:

"Bashful" means timid or shy. For example, one might say, "The lamb was so bashful that it was afraid to even leave its mother's side." So, "shy" is the correct answer.

Example Question #731 : Synonyms

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

FURTIVE

Possible Answers:

Furry

Sneaky

Ferocious

Timid

Correct answer:

Sneaky

Explanation:

The word "furtive" means done with stealth. The best choice is "sneaky," which shares the same meaning as "furtive." Considering the other options, "furry" means covered with hair or fur, "ferocious" means fierce or intense like a wild beast, and "timid" means lacking in courage and bravery.

Example Question #732 : Synonyms

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

AUGUST

Possible Answers:

Petite

Month

Admirable

Windy

Correct answer:

Admirable

Explanation:

The word "august" is an adjective that means inspiring admiration. The best choice is "admirable," which means worthy of admiration. Considering the other choices, a "month" is a period of time lasting roughly 30 days, "windy" means accompanied by wind, and "petite" means small and dainty.

Example Question #733 : Synonyms

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

WINSOME

Possible Answers:

Bossy 

Excluded 

Venerable

Charming 

Linger 

Correct answer:

Charming 

Explanation:

"Winsome" is a word used to describe someone who is charming and endearing, so "charming" is the correct answer. To help you, "venerable" means old and worthy of respect, "excluded" means left out, and to "linger" means to remain behind.

Example Question #734 : Synonyms

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

DESPICABLE

Possible Answers:

Desirable

Saintly

Wicked

Benevolent

Hospitable

Correct answer:

Wicked

Explanation:

"Despicable" means evil or wicked, so "wicked" is the correct answer. To help you, "despicable" is an antonym of "saintly" and "benevolent." "Saintly" means saint-like or devout, and "benevolent" means good-natured. To further help you, "desirable" means wanted, and "hospitable" means welcoming and friendly towards guests.

Example Question #735 : Synonyms

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

PRUDISH

Possible Answers:

Prim 

Mean

Wrinkled

Unrefined

Rude

Correct answer:

Prim 

Explanation:

"Prudish" means easily shocked by nudity or liberal ideas. Therefore, "prim," which means very formal and concerned with obeying rules of propriety, is the word that is closest in meaning to "prudish."

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