All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #181 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
HOSPITABLE
Unkind
Excessive
Itinerant
Welcoming
Diabolical
Welcoming
"Hospitable" means welcoming or being a good host. To further help you, "diabolical" means evil and wicked; "excessive" means too much; "itinerant" means wandering, travelling, or nomadic.
Example Question #182 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MAGNANIMOUS
Thrifty
Magnetic
Big
Benevolent
Benevolent
"Magnanimous" means generous and forgiving others easily. The best choice is "benevolent," which shares the same meaning. Considering the other choices, "magnetic" means capable of being attracted to a magnet, "big" means great in size, and "thrifty" means not wasteful with money.
Example Question #183 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBSEQUIOUS
Sequester
Objective
Obedient
Disrespectful
Obedient
The word "obsequious" means overly attentive and obedient. The best choice is "obedient," because it is part of the definition of "obsequious." Considering the other choices, "sequester" means remove or separate, "objective" means not influenced by personal feelings when used as an adjective, and "disrespectful" means not showing respect for something or someone.
Example Question #184 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DIFFIDENT
Bold
Jealous
Charming
Determined
Shy
Shy
Someone who is "diffident" is very shy and lacking in self-confidence, so "shy" is the correct answer.
Example Question #185 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
BEATIFIC
Pure
Impure
Considerate
Demonic
Cerebral
Pure
“Beatific” means innocent or pure. To provide further help, “demonic” means characterized by evil or devilish behavior; “impure” means dirty, not innocent; “considerate” means kind and often thinking of others; “cerebral” means related to the brain and intelligence. A “cerebral” person is very smart.
Example Question #186 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COURTEOUS
Arrogant
Naive
Culpable
Well-mannered
Trivial
Well-mannered
"Courteous" means polite or well-mannered, so "well-mannered" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "courteous": "culpable" means guilty or blameworthy; "trivial" means small and unimportant; "arrogant" means boastful or egotistic; and "naive" means child-like in judgement.
Example Question #187 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DIFFIDENT
Timid
Efficacious
Talkative
Brisk
Timid
The adjective "diffident" describes a person who is shy or reserved due to a lack of comfort around other people. "Brisk" means fast, or crisp when referring to weather, so that choice can be eliminated immediately. "Efficacious" is synonymous with effective, which is unrelated in meaning to "diffident." Finally, a "talkative" person is clearly not shy or reserved. "Timid," which implies shyness, low self-confidence, and nervousness around others, is the best choice here.
Example Question #188 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LOQUACIOUS
Crazy
Egregious
Excitable
Warm
Talkative
Talkative
"Loquacious" is an adjective that means "tending to talk a great deal; talkative." So, because "talkative" is the only answer choice that is close in meaning to "loquacious," "talkative" is the correct answer.
Example Question #93 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REPUGNANT
Attractive
Detailed
Disgusting
Inappropriate
Disgusting
The word "repugnant" means extremely offensive. The best choice is "disgusting," as it shares the same definition as "repugnant."
Example Question #189 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INEPT
Incompetent
Capable
Attentive
Intent
Incompetent
The word "inept" means lacking skill or intelligence. The best choice is "incompetent," which also means lacking skill or intelligence. Considering the other choices, "capable" is an antonym of "inept" and means having skill or ability, "intent" means determined when used as an adjective and purpose when used as a noun, and "attentive" means paying attention or observant.