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 #291 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

A synonym of "labyrinthine" is __________.

Possible Answers:

careful

simple

tested

meticulous

convoluted

Correct answer:

convoluted

Explanation:

"Labyrinthine" is an adjective that means either "like a labyrinth; irregular and twisting" when describing a network, or "intricate and confusing" when describing a system. So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "irregular and twisting" or "intricate and confusing." "Simple," then, cannot be the correct answer, because "simple" is an antonym of "labyrinthine," not a synonym. "Convoluted," however, is an adjective that means "extremely complex and difficult to follow" and is often used of an argument, story, or sentence. Because "convoluted" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "labyrinthine," "convoluted" is the correct answer.

Example Question #292 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

POTENT

Possible Answers:

Noticeable

Fragrant

Prominent

Intimidating

Powerful

Correct answer:

Powerful

Explanation:

"Potent" means powerful or strong, so "powerful" is the synonym. 

Example Question #293 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters. 

FUTILE

Possible Answers:

Despair 

Useful 

Dreaded

Useless 

Hopeful 

Correct answer:

Useless 

Explanation:

"Futile" means useless, meaningless, not going to be successful. To further help you, "dreaded" means feared; "despair" is a feeling of sorrow and hopelessness.

Example Question #294 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.

FACILE

Possible Answers:

Soporific

Malicious

Challenging

Easy

Energizing

Correct answer:

Easy

Explanation:

The word "facile" means easy, or usually, too easy. To provide further help, "soporific" means sleep-inducing, causing exhaustion; "energizing" means gives energy; "malicious" means spiteful, intending to cause harm. To provide further assistance, "soporific" and "energizing" are antonyms of one another, just like "facile" and "challenging" are antonyms of one another. Synonyms are two words that have the same meaning and antonyms are two words that have different meanings.

Example Question #295 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ANEMIC

Possible Answers:

eloquent

erudite

feeble

robust

strong

Correct answer:

feeble

Explanation:

“Anemic” means weak or feeble. The prefix a- means not or without, as evidenced in “anemic,” which means without strength, or “atheist,” which means without religion, without belief. To provide further help, “robust” means strong and reliable; “eloquent” means well-spoken; “erudite” means intelligent and well-read

Example Question #296 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ULTIMATE

Possible Answers:

Helpless

Worst

Utmost

Trivial

Correct answer:

Utmost

Explanation:

"Ultimate" is an adjective meaning maximum, farthest, or greatest. So the answer choice closest in meaning is "utmost," an adjective meaning greatest, highest, or most. Considering the other answer choices, "worst" is the antonym of "ultimate" and an adjective meaning bad or faulty, "helpless" is an adjective meaning weak or dependent, and "trivial" is an adjective meaning of very little importance.

Example Question #297 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FACILE

Possible Answers:

Simplistic

Grotesque 

Banal 

Abhorrent

Terrific 

Correct answer:

Simplistic

Explanation:

The word “facile” means very simple or easy. This is closest in meaning to “simplistic,” which means very simple. To provide further help, “abhorrent” means grotesque, horrific; “grotesque” means horrifying and repulsive; “banal” means boring or ordinary

Example Question #59 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

BENIGN

Possible Answers:

Kind

Mercy

Harmless

Harsh

Correct answer:

Harmless

Explanation:

The word "benign" means harmless. The best choice is "harmless" because it is a part of the definition of "benign."

Example Question #298 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ORNATE

Possible Answers:

Plain

Empty

Decorated

Full

Correct answer:

Decorated

Explanation:

"Ornate" is an adjective that means elaborate, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "ornate" is "decorated," an adjective meaning attractive or ornamental. Considering the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "ornate": "plain" means clear; "empty" means vacant or not containing anything; and "full" means complete or containing as much as a container can.

Example Question #299 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INTRICATE

Possible Answers:

Complex

Sneaky

Intimate

Mysterious

Misleading

Correct answer:

Complex

Explanation:

"Intricate" means complicated or complex, so "complex" is the correct answer. 

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