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 #1316 : Synonyms

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

OBSOLETE

Possible Answers:

Demonstrative 

Up to date 

Fecund 

Out of date 

Prolific 

Correct answer:

Out of date 

Explanation:

Something that is "obsolete" is no longer useful or out of date, so "out of date" is the correct answer. To help you, "fecund" means fertile, "demonstrative" means openly showing how one feels, especially concerning being fondness, and "prolific" means productive, creative, or fecund.

Example Question #402 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ANTEDILUVIAN

Possible Answers:

Very old

Very big 

Very young 

Very small

Very mysterious 

Correct answer:

Very old

Explanation:

The literal meaning of “antediluvian” is from the time before the biblical flood. However, in conventional English it is used to refer to anything extremely old-fashioned and outdated. So, "very old" is the correct answer.

Example Question #403 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FERTILE

Possible Answers:

Talkative

Festive

Fruitful

Barren

Correct answer:

Fruitful

Explanation:

"Furtile" means producing vegetation or crops or able to have children, so "fruitful" is the best match. "Barren" means failing to produce fruit or unable to have children and is an antonym of "fertile."

Example Question #404 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PRONE

Possible Answers:

Reclining

Enroll

Upright

Cumbersome

Examine

Correct answer:

Reclining

Explanation:

"Prone" is defined as lying flat or lying flat while facing downward, so "reclining" is the best choice. "Upright," which means vertical, has the opposite meaning.

Example Question #405 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

RUSTIC

Possible Answers:

Rusted

Turbulent

Metallic

Simple

Correct answer:

Simple

Explanation:

The word "rustic" means pertaining to the countryside or simple and plainThe best choice is "simple" because it is a part of the definition of "rustic." Often, simplicity is associated with the countryside, while complexity and sophistication is associated with the city. Considering the other choices, "rusted" means coated with rust and corroded, "metallic" means consisting of or resembling metal, and "turbulent" means tumultuous or stormy.

Example Question #406 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CELESTIAL

Possible Answers:

Colorful

Curious

Seasonal

Heavenly

Holiday

Correct answer:

Heavenly

Explanation:

"Celestial" means relating to the heavens, the sky, or outer space. Therefore, "heavenly" is the synonym.

Example Question #407 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PRONE

Possible Answers:

Urgent

Flat

Positive

Rural

Correct answer:

Flat

Explanation:

The word "prone" means lying on one's side. The best choice is "flat," which means horizontal. Something that lays on its side is horizontal. Considering the other choices, "urgent" means necessary and pressing, "rural" means pertaining to the countryside or having characteristics of country life, and "positive" means certain, optimistic, or carrying an electrical charge that is the opposite of negative.

Example Question #1323 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

POISED

Possible Answers:

Energetic

Willing

Balanced

Strong

Grounded

Correct answer:

Balanced

Explanation:

The best answer choice is balanced since the verb poised means to be balanced or suspended.

Example Question #408 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

 

ISOLATED

Possible Answers:

United

Similar

Separate

Combined

Correct answer:

Separate

Explanation:

"Isolated" is an adjective meaning alone or solitary, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "isolated" is "separate," which is an adjective that means apart or distinct. Considering the other choices, "similar" is an adjective meaning alike, "combined" is an adjective meaning joined, and "united" is an adjective meaning together.

Example Question #409 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DERELICT

Possible Answers:

Vague

Strong

Remote

Abandoned

Direct

Correct answer:

Abandoned

Explanation:

The word "derelict" means abandoned and run-down. The best choice is "abandoned" because it is a part of the definition of "derelict." Considering the other choices, "direct" means proceeding on the shortest course, "strong" means showing great power, and "vague" means unclear.

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