All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SPARTAN
Fortuitous
Fulsome
Envoy
Self-disciplined
Self-disciplined
The word "spartan" means strict and disciplined. "Self-disciplined," which means having control over oneself in order to focus on improving oneself, is the best choice. Considering the other choices, "envoy" means messenger, "fortuitous" means lucky, and "fulsome" means offensive.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CANNY
Molded
Wise
Conscious
Selected
Wise
"Canny" means making smart decisions, especially decisions having to do with business or finances. The best choice is "shrewd," which means clever or canny. Considering the other choices, "conscious" means self-aware, "molded" means made to fit a particular shape, and "selected" means chosen.
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ARDENT
Varied
Wild
Passionate
Fanciful
Passionate
"Ardent" means very emotional. The best choice is "passionate" which shares the same definition as "ardent." Considering the other choices, "wild" means untamed, "fanciful" means imaginative, and "varied" means having many forms.
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HEADSTRONG
Gaudy
Unyielding
Hindrance
Durable
Unyielding
The word "headstrong" means obstinate or stubborn. "Unyielding," which means unable or unwilling to be persuaded, is the best answer choice because it is closest in meaning to "headstrong." Considering the other choices, "durable" means lasting or not easily broken, "gaudy" means incredibly showy and ugly, and a "hindrance" is an obstacle.
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
ZANY
Helpful
Beneficial
Crazy
Inane
Deleterious
Crazy
“Zany” means wacky, abnormal, and crazy. To provide further guidance, "inane" means boring and pointless; "beneficial" means offering benefit, helpful; "deleterious" means causing harm, damaging.
Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
GENTEEL
Impossible
Forbidden
Diminished
Recalcitrant
Polite
Polite
“Genteel” means well-mannered and polite. To provide further guidance, "diminished" means reduced, made smaller; "impossible" means not possible, not able to be done; "forbidden" means not allowed; "recalcitrant" means disobedient, disrespectful.
Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ASSIDUOUS
Tantamount
Narrow-minded
Worthy
Hard-working
Hard-working
"Assiduous" means diligent. The best choice is "hard-working," which shares the same meaning as "assiduous." Considering the other choices, "tantamount" means same or equal, "worthy" means respectable, and "narrow-minded" means biased.
Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ZANY
Intelligent
Pathetic
Easy
Crazy
Crazy
The word "zany" means crazy. The best choice is "crazy" because it is a part of the definition of "zany." Considering the other choices, "pathetic" means causing observers to feel sadness and pity, "intelligent" means able to understand and learn things easily, and "easy" means not difficult.
Example Question #135 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
WARY
Dilapidated
Tired
Careful
Frustrated
Old
Careful
"Wary" means cautious or careful. Therefore, "careful" is the correct synonym.
Example Question #39 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
GRUFF
Most famous
Unlikely
Bad-tempered
Good-humored
Pretentious
Bad-tempered
“Gruff” means bad-tempered, grumpy. To provide further help, someone who is “good-humored” is in a good mood and funny; “unlikely” means not likely; “pretentious” means self-important; “affected” means acted upon, often in a harful way.