ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Middle Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #266 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

A synonym of "inveterate" is __________.

Possible Answers:

pointless

ignored

incurable

marginal

angry

Correct answer:

incurable

Explanation:

"Inveterate" is an adjective that means either "having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change," or when describing such a feeling or habit, "long-established and unlikely to change." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "unlikely to change." "Incurable," an adjective that when used of a person or behavior can mean "unable to be changed," is the answer choice closest in meaning to "inveterate," so "incurable" is the correct answer.

Example Question #267 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

CONTAMINATED

Possible Answers:

Forced 

Prohibited

Forbidden 

Measured

Infected

Correct answer:

Infected

Explanation:

“Contaminated” means infected with something. To provide further help, “prohibited” and "forbidden" are synonyms and both mean banned; “forced” means made to do something; “measured,” in the context of this question, means deliberate and careful.

Example Question #268 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

A synonym of "conventional" is __________.

Possible Answers:

novel

moving

perceptive

standard

unusual

Correct answer:

standard

Explanation:

"Conventional" is an adjective meaning "used and accepted by most people: usual or traditional," "of a kind that has been around for a long time and is considered to be usual or typical," or "common and ordinary: not unusual." So, we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "usual" or "ordinary." "Novel" and "unusual" are antonyms of "conventional," so neither can be the correct answer, but "standard," when used as an adjective, means "used or accepted as normal or average." Because "standard" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "conventional," "standard" is the correct answer.

Example Question #261 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DISPARATE

Possible Answers:

Unequal

Parrotlike

Gregarious

Insulting

Correct answer:

Unequal

Explanation:

The word "disparate" means unequal. "Unequal" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "disparate." Considering the other choices, "parrotlike" means having the qualities of a parrot, "insulting" means causing offense or insult, and "gregarious" means loving the company of others.

Example Question #271 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INERT

Possible Answers:

Motionless

Abominable

Somber 

Miserly 

Delectable 

Correct answer:

Motionless

Explanation:

"Inert" means motionless, still. To further help you, "delectable" means delicious, tasty; "miserly" means not generous; "abominable" means monstrous, offensive; "somber" means serious and sad.

Example Question #272 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INERT

Possible Answers:

Audible

Impassioned 

Static

Edible

Visible

Correct answer:

Static

Explanation:

“Inert” means static or motionless, so "static" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "inert": "visible" means able to be seen; "edible" means able to be eaten; "audible" means able to be heard; and "impassioned" means emotional.

Example Question #273 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INERT

Possible Answers:

Still

Vocal

Inept

Capable

Limber

Correct answer:

Still

Explanation:

"Inert" means lacking the ability or strength to move. If someone is inert, she is motionless or still.

Example Question #274 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

OBSTRUCTED

Possible Answers:

Prosperous

Malignant

Diffusive

Wary

Hindered

Correct answer:

Hindered

Explanation:

If you are "obstructed," it means that you are hindered or having to deal with an obstacle in your way. So, "hindered" is the correct answer.

Example Question #275 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

EXPEDIENT

Possible Answers:

Quiet

Cautious

Practical

Pedal

Correct answer:

Practical

Explanation:

"Expedient" means practical but possibly immoral. The best choice is "practical" because it is part of the definition of "expedient." Considering the other choices, a "pedal" is a lever controlled by foot in order to operate something, "cautious" means showing alertness in a dangerous situation, and "quiet" means silent or not saying much.

Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

RELUCTANT

Possible Answers:

Disinclined

Passive

Lucrative

Unknown

Reclusive

Correct answer:

Disinclined

Explanation:

"Ruluctant"  is defined as unwilling. This is similar to "disinclined."

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