ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms
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Example Question #2432 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SPORADIC
Arboreal
Burdensome
Intermittent
Spartan
Intermittent
The word "sporadic" means happening at irregular intervals in time. The best choice is "intermittent" because it shares the same definition. Considering the other choices, "arboreal" means having to do with trees, "spartan" means self-disciplined and apathetic about comfort, and "burdensome" means troublesome.
Example Question #2433 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PERMANENT
Insipid
Optimal
Individual
Everlasting
Coherent
Everlasting
"Permanent" means lasting forever or for a very long time or not erasable. To provide further guidance, "insipid" means boring or dull, "optimal" means perfect or prime, and "coherent" means able to be understood.
Example Question #2434 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Which of the following is a synonym of the adjective "transient?"
Temporary
Staying
Permanent
Dedicated
Peaceful
Temporary
Transient most nearly means temporary. Something that is "transient" is passing or fleeting. As a noun, the word most nearly refers to a vagabond. For example, "her feelings were transient."
The other choices are antonyms, with the exception of "peaceful," which is unrelated.
Example Question #2435 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBSOLETE
Modern
Stubborn
Outdated
Pious
Wretched
Outdated
"Obsolete" means outdated or no longer in use, so "outdated" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "obsolete": "modern" is an antonym of "obsolete" and means new or up-to-date; "stubborn" means refusing to change one's attitude or viewpoint despite evidence to the contrary; "pious" means devout or very religious; and "wretched" means miserable or very sad.
Example Question #2438 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBSOLETE
Prolific
Out of date
Demonstrative
Up to date
Fecund
Out of date
Something that is "obsolete" is no longer useful or out of date, so "out of date" is the correct answer. To help you, "fecund" means fertile, "demonstrative" means openly showing how one feels, especially concerning being fondness, and "prolific" means productive, creative, or fecund.
Example Question #951 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ANTEDILUVIAN
Very big
Very mysterious
Very young
Very old
Very small
Very old
The literal meaning of “antediluvian” is from the time before the biblical flood. However, in conventional English it is used to refer to anything extremely old-fashioned and outdated. So, "very old" is the correct answer.
Example Question #952 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FERTILE
Fruitful
Barren
Talkative
Festive
Fruitful
"Furtile" means producing vegetation or crops or able to have children, so "fruitful" is the best match. "Barren" means failing to produce fruit or unable to have children and is an antonym of "fertile."
Example Question #953 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRONE
Reclining
Upright
Cumbersome
Examine
Enroll
Reclining
"Prone" is defined as lying flat or lying flat while facing downward, so "reclining" is the best choice. "Upright," which means vertical, has the opposite meaning.
Example Question #954 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RUSTIC
Turbulent
Metallic
Simple
Rusted
Simple
The word "rustic" means pertaining to the countryside or simple and plain. The best choice is "simple" because it is a part of the definition of "rustic." Often, simplicity is associated with the countryside, while complexity and sophistication is associated with the city. Considering the other choices, "rusted" means coated with rust and corroded, "metallic" means consisting of or resembling metal, and "turbulent" means tumultuous or stormy.
Example Question #955 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CELESTIAL
Curious
Heavenly
Holiday
Colorful
Seasonal
Heavenly
"Celestial" means relating to the heavens, the sky, or outer space. Therefore, "heavenly" is the synonym.
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