ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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Example Question #891 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IMPECCABLE

Possible Answers:

Round

Jumbled

Flawed

Perfect

Distant

Correct answer:

Perfect

Explanation:

"Impeccable" is an adjective that means flawless and faultless, so the answer closest in meaning to "impeccable" is "perfect," an adjective that also means flawless. Considering the other choices, "flawed" is an adjective meaning imperfect, "distant" is an adjective meaning far or not close, and "round" is an adjective meaning circular.

Example Question #892 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DERELICT

Possible Answers:

Confused

Brazen

Cautious

Pampered

Neglected

Correct answer:

Neglected

Explanation:

Derelict most nearly means "neglected." Something that is derelict has been abandoned or deserted. For example, "she was leery of entering the building due to its location next to the derelict lot."

The other words are all antonyms.

Example Question #893 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ODDBALL

Possible Answers:

Essential

Wise

Strange

Elusive

Irate

Correct answer:

Strange

Explanation:

"Oddball," when used as an adjective, means weird, strange, or out of the ordinary, so "strange" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "oddball": "elusive" means difficult to grasp or catch; "wise" means very intelligent and experienced; "essential" means necessary; and "irate" means angror furious.

Example Question #894 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FRUITFUL

Possible Answers:

Healthy

Flavorful 

Productive

Monotone

Diverse

Correct answer:

Productive

Explanation:

"Fruitful" means having a high yield or productive, so "fruitful" is a synonym of "productive."

Example Question #895 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BANAL

Possible Answers:

Unimaginative

Clear

Intense

Motivated

Correct answer:

Unimaginative

Explanation:

The word "banal" means lacking originality. The best choice is "unimaginative," as something that is banal is unimaginative

Example Question #896 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ABUNDANT

Possible Answers:

Plentiful

Delicious

Dramatic

Amazing

Overwhelming

Correct answer:

Plentiful

Explanation:

"Abundant" means plentiful, so "plentiful" is the correct answer. 

Example Question #895 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SUFFICIENT

Possible Answers:

Wasteful

Awful

Enough

Tasty

Correct answer:

Enough

Explanation:

"Sufficient" is an adjective meaning adequate, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "sufficient" is "enough," an adjective meaning of a necessary or more than necessary amount. Considering the other answer choices, "wasteful" is an adjective meaning consuming uselessly, "tasty" is an adjective meaning delicious, and "awful' is an adjective meaning terrible.

Example Question #896 : Identifying Synonyms

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

AMPLE

Possible Answers:

Beautiful

Limited

Extensive

Lacking

Correct answer:

Extensive

Explanation:

"Ample" is an adjective meaning plentiful and abundant, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "ample" is "extensive," an adjective meaning thorough or spanning over a large area. Considering the other answer choices, "limited" is an adjective meaning restricted, "lacking" is an adjective meaning being without, and "beautiful" is an adjective meaning very pretty, very attractive, or aesthetically pleasant.

Example Question #897 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CLASSIC

Possible Answers:

Typical

Irritating

Unusual

Extraordinary

Correct answer:

Typical

Explanation:

"Classic" is an adjective meaning traditional or typical, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "classic" is "typical," an adjective meaning representative of a certain type. Considering the other answer choices, "unusual" is an antonym of "classic" and means abnormal or not typical, "irritating" means annoying, and "extraordinary" means beyond what is normal.

Example Question #898 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BOUNTIFUL

Possible Answers:

Superb

Sparse

Sufficient

Restricted

Abundant

Correct answer:

Abundant

Explanation:

To be "bountiful" is to have plenty of something or have an "abundance" of it. "Restricted" is the antonym of abundance and indicates having a small amount. "Superb" means excellent in quality; "sufficient" means having enough; and "sparse" means having a small quantity.

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