All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #521 : Identifying Synonyms
A synonym of "inveterate" is __________.
pointless
angry
incurable
ignored
marginal
incurable
"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 #522 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
CONTAMINATED
Forced
Measured
Prohibited
Infected
Forbidden
Infected
“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 #523 : Identifying Synonyms
A synonym of "conventional" is __________.
unusual
moving
standard
novel
perceptive
standard
"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 #524 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISPARATE
Parrotlike
Insulting
Gregarious
Unequal
Unequal
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 #525 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
INERT
Miserly
Delectable
Somber
Abominable
Motionless
Motionless
"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 #526 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INERT
Edible
Static
Impassioned
Audible
Visible
Static
“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 #527 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INERT
Still
Vocal
Capable
Limber
Inept
Still
"Inert" means lacking the ability or strength to move. If someone is inert, she is motionless or still.
Example Question #528 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBSTRUCTED
Wary
Prosperous
Diffusive
Malignant
Hindered
Hindered
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 #529 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXPEDIENT
Pedal
Cautious
Quiet
Practical
Practical
"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
Lucrative
Reclusive
Passive
Disinclined
Unknown
Disinclined
"Ruluctant" is defined as unwilling. This is similar to "disinclined."
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