ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

AMORPHOUS

Possible Answers:

Shapely

Formless

Artistic

Deep

Correct answer:

Formless

Explanation:

The word "amorphous" means not having a defined shape. The best choice is "formless" as it shares the same definition as "amorphous." 

Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

AMORPHOUS

Possible Answers:

Without money

Without light

Without shape

Without color

Without education

Correct answer:

Without shape

Explanation:

"Amorphous" means without a clear shape or form.

Example Question #39 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

SYMMETRICAL

Possible Answers:

Unbalanced

Balanced

Sideways

Sinister

Sudden

Correct answer:

Balanced

Explanation:

"Symmetrical" is defined as regular in form or arrangement. This is similar to "balanced."

Example Question #40 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

DISHEVELED

Possible Answers:

Undue

Insonsistent

Unharmonious

Inconsiderate

Disorderly

Correct answer:

Disorderly

Explanation:

"Disheveled" means very disorderly in appearance, or in a state of disarray. For example, you might say, "Joe's room was very disheveled, as his schoolwork was all over the floor and none of his clothes were put away." So, "disorderly" is the correct answer.

Example Question #651 : Synonyms

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

PREPOSSESSING

Possible Answers:

Cute 

Beautiful 

Fat 

Ugly 

Short 

Correct answer:

Beautiful 

Explanation:

"Prepossessing" means having a beautiful appearance, so "beautiful" is the correct answer.

Example Question #652 : Synonyms

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

STABLE

Possible Answers:

Manic

Inconsiderate

Prepared

Steady

Equine

Correct answer:

Steady

Explanation:

“Stable” means steady and secure, so "steady" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, “prepared” means ready; "inconsiderate" means not thinking about the feelings of others when making choices; "equine" means having to do with horses; and “manic” means frenzied or out of control in a way that seems deranged.

Example Question #655 : Synonyms

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

PITHY

Possible Answers:

Sadness 

Trusting 

Deep

Brief

Sympathy 

Correct answer:

Brief

Explanation:

"Pithy" means brief and to the point. Therefore, "pithy" is closest in meaning to "brief."

Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

TERSE

Possible Answers:

Verbose

Passionate

Shallow

Parched

Concise

Correct answer:

Concise

Explanation:

"Terse" means brief or concise, so "concise" is the correct answer. "Verbose" is an antonym of "terse"; it means very long and wordy. None of the other answer choices are related in meaning to "terse": "parched" means very dry; "shallow" means not very deep; and "passionate" means having a strong feeling or conviction.

Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

INCLEMENT

Possible Answers:

Summery

Dogmatic

Stormy

Impressionable

Autumnal

Correct answer:

Stormy

Explanation:

“Inclement” means stormy, severe, or wintry and describes weather, so "stormy" is the best answer choice. As for the other answer choices, “summery” means characteristic of summer; “autumnal” means characteristic of fall; “dogmatic” means stating one’s thoughts forcefully and consistently; and “impressionable” means easily influenced by other people.

Example Question #291 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TORRID

Possible Answers:

Moist

Blustery

Freezing

Precipitous

Sweltering

Correct answer:

Sweltering

Explanation:

“Torrid” means stiflingly hot and sweltering when describing the weather or a climate, very difficult, or passionate when describing a relationship. "Sweltering" is thus the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, “freezing” means very cold; “blustery” means windy; “moist” means damp or a little wet; and “precipitous” means sheer or intensely steep.

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