All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEFECTIVE
Diminishing
Faulty
Essential
Protective
Reducing
Faulty
When something is "defective," it does not function as it should. Therefore, a computer keyboard that doesn't have all of its keys could be called "defective," and we could also call a car with a broken engine "defective." Something that is "faulty" is something with problems like this. The word "faulty" does not have to do with personal faults but with general problems or "faults," as when something does not function properly.
Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNBLEMISHED
Visible
Immaculate
Brilliant
Clear
Perceptive
Immaculate
A blemish is a kind of ugly mark on something, as when someone has a pimple on his or her skin. Indeed, we will sometimes call such pimples "blemishes." Whenever something is said to be "unblemished" it is like someone who has no imperfection on his or her skin. He or she is perfect—at least as regards the skin. In general, "unblemished" can mean "perfect" or "without any imperfection." The word "immaculate" means just this. The root "-maculate," means "blemished." The "im-" prefix is the not prefix. Hence, "immaculate" means not blemished.
Example Question #2423 : 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.
FLEETING
Filthy
Celestial
Plentiful
Blissful
Short-lived
Short-lived
"Fleeting" means temporary or short-lived, so "short-lived" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "fleeting": "blissful" means very happy or joyful; "celestial" means related to the sky or the heavens; "plentiful" means abundant; and "filthy" means very dirty or disgusting.
Example Question #1300 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABRUPT
Candid
Unexpected
Ongoing
Continuous
Tireless
Unexpected
Something that is "abrupt" is sudden or unexpected, so "unexpected" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1301 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
SPONTANEOUS
Not recorded
Not planned
Not over
Not fair
Not likely
Not planned
Something that is "spontaneous" is not planned; happens by chance or accident. To provide further guidance, "recorded" means written down or preserved.
Example Question #941 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTUAL
Prompt
Prudish
Cautious
Dilatory
Scared
Prompt
"Punctual" means prompt or on time. Therefore, "prompt" is the proper synonym.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ETERNAL
Passive
Never-ending
Jubilant
Pious
Illiterate
Never-ending
"Eternal" means not having an end or lasting forever, so "never-ending" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "eternal": "illiterate" means not having learned to read or write; "jubilant" means extremely happy and joyful; "passive" means not active; and "pious" means very religious.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARBITRARY
Jaded
Pointed
Surprised
Unruly
Inconsistent
Inconsistent
"Arbitrary" means unreasonable or undetermined. "Inconsistent" is the best choice because it means contradictory or erratic. When something is "inconsistent," it is constantly changing and therefore cannot be determined. Considering the other choices, "surprised" means shocked or astonished, "jaded" means worn out, and "unruly" means difficult to control.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BRISK
Leisurely
Fierce
Forlorn
Quick
Steady
Quick
Something that is "brisk" is best summarized as quick or fast; for example, a "brisk" wind is one that is blustering. In terms of the other answer choices, "forlorn" means lonely; "steady" means constant; "leisurely" means laidback; and "fierce" means strong or aggressive.
Example Question #391 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSTANT
Sustainable
Unchanging
Contiguous
Ghastly
Fallible
Unchanging
“Constant” means not changing, staying the same. To provide further help, “fallible” means imperfect; “ghastly” means ghost-like or horrific; “contiguous” means sequential; “sustainable” means able to be kept going.