All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #896 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABUNDANT
Overwhelming
Delicious
Dramatic
Plentiful
Amazing
Plentiful
"Abundant" means plentiful, so "plentiful" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2381 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUFFICIENT
Awful
Tasty
Enough
Wasteful
Enough
"Sufficient" is an adjective meaning adequate, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "sufficient" is "enough," an adjective meaning of a necessary or more than necessary amount. Considering the other answer choices, "wasteful" is an adjective meaning consuming uselessly, "tasty" is an adjective meaning delicious, and "awful' is an adjective meaning terrible.
Example Question #2382 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMPLE
Extensive
Beautiful
Lacking
Limited
Extensive
"Ample" is an adjective meaning plentiful and abundant, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "ample" is "extensive," an adjective meaning thorough or spanning over a large area. Considering the other answer choices, "limited" is an adjective meaning restricted, "lacking" is an adjective meaning being without, and "beautiful" is an adjective meaning very pretty, very attractive, or aesthetically pleasant.
Example Question #2383 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CLASSIC
Unusual
Typical
Extraordinary
Irritating
Typical
"Classic" is an adjective meaning traditional or typical, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "classic" is "typical," an adjective meaning representative of a certain type. Considering the other answer choices, "unusual" is an antonym of "classic" and means abnormal or not typical, "irritating" means annoying, and "extraordinary" means beyond what is normal.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BOUNTIFUL
Superb
Abundant
Sparse
Restricted
Sufficient
Abundant
To be "bountiful" is to have plenty of something or have an "abundance" of it. "Restricted" is the antonym of abundance and indicates having a small amount. "Superb" means excellent in quality; "sufficient" means having enough; and "sparse" means having a small quantity.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TYPICAL
printed
trained
average
proficient
average
The word "typical" generally means matching the general features of a given type (of thing). A "typical coffee mug" is your standard mug, having a roundish body and a handle. It "fits the mold," so to speak. Therefore, the word "typical" can also mean average or normal. A "typical mug" is likewise normal—as coffee mugs go at least. Therefore, the best answer is "average," which alone indicates such normalcy.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
CAPACIOUS
Antithesis
Tenacious
Loquacious
Homogenous
Commodious
Commodious
“Capacious” means roomy, able to hold a large amount of something. This is most similar in meaning to “commodious,” which means roomy and spacious. To provide further help, “tenacious” means stubborn, resolute; “antithesis” means evidence against the argument; “loquacious” means talkative; “homogenous” means consisting of similar or identical, things.
Example Question #1264 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BIZARRE
Unworthy
Odd
Dignified
Neutral
Unstable
Odd
"Bizarre" means strange, unusual, or odd.
Example Question #1261 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUNDRY
Stuffy
Uniform
Unique
Diverse
Obtuse
Diverse
“Sundry” is an adjective that means “of various kinds; several,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “of various kinds.” That means that “uniform” cannot be the correct answer, because “uniform” can mean “of a similar form to another,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “sundry.” “Diverse,” however, is an adjective that means “showing a lot of variety,” and because “diverse” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “sundry,” “diverse” is the correct answer.
Example Question #1262 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNCONVENTIONAL
impractical
ancient
complex
subtle
untraditional
untraditional
Something that is "unconventional" is outside the norm and tradition. You can figure this out by considering the component parts of the word: "un-," a negative prefix, and "conventional," which means following typical norms and traditional. Something that is "nontraditional" is different from traditional practices. Again, this word's prefix sheds light on its meaning: "non-," a negative prefix is attached to "traditional," making "nontraditional" mean the opposite of "traditional." Something different from common practice is outside the norm. Therefore, "nontraditional" is the best synonym for "unconventional."