All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #15 : 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.
GAUDY
Godlike
Important
Trustworthy
Attentive
Extravagant
Extravagant
"Gaudy" means extravagant to the point of being tasteless. Therefore, “extravagant” is a synonym of "gaudy."
Example Question #271 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LIMBER
Weak
Timid
Strong
Inflexible
Agile
Agile
"Limber" means agile or flexible, so "agile" is the correct answer. To help you, "inflexible" means not flexible and is an antonym of "limber." Finally, "timid" means shy.
Example Question #272 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PECKISH
Idealistic
Avian
Charlatan
Hungry
Hungry
The word "peckish" means somewhat hungry. The best choice is "hungry" because it is a part of the definition of "peckish." Considering the other choices, "avian" means having to do with birds, "idealistic" means having high goals, and a "charlatan" is a person who pretends to have more knowledge or skill than they actually have.
Example Question #273 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VORACIOUS
Starving
Graceful
Edible
Young
Starving
The word "voracious" means incredibly hungry. The best choice is "starving" because it shares the same definition as "voracious." Considering the other choices, "young" means in the early stages of life, "graceful" means having beauty and elegance in form, and "edible" means able to be eaten.
Example Question #274 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
FAMISHED
Uncomfortable
Unpopular
Responsible
Thirsty
Starving
Starving
“Famished” means very hungry or starving and comes from the same root as “famine,” which means a prolonged period without food. To provide further help, “unpopular” means not well-liked; “uncomfortable” means not comfortable; “responsible” means accountable, to be blamed if something goes wrong.
Example Question #631 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ROBUST
Timid
Sturdy
Frequent
Miserable
Flexible
Sturdy
"Robust" means strong, durable, or sturdy, so "sturdy" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "robust": "timid" means easily scared and frightened; "flexible" means pliable or able to bend easily; "miserable" means depressed and unhappy; and "frequent" means occurring often.
Example Question #632 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OPAQUE
Foggy
Powerful
Disgusting
Opulent
Foggy
"Opaque" means non-transparent or unable to let light pass through and thus be looked through. Something that is "cloudy" is not see-through; therefore, "cloudy" is the closest synonym because something that is cloudy is not see-through, and hence is non-transparent. None of the other possibilities mean "non-transparent." While "opulent" sounds similar to opaque, it has a different meaning: wealthy. As for the other answer choices, "disgusting" means unpleasant to the senses or gross, and "powerful" means possessing power or strong.
Example Question #633 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ORNATE
Immense
Plain
Decorative
Expensive
Simple
Decorative
If something is ornate, it means that it is decorative or detailed. An example of this is there may be an ornate artistic design that an artist chooses to use in a painting.
Example Question #634 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LAVISH
Extravagant
Proud
Superior
Wild
Sparse
Extravagant
Although there is a verb form of "lavish," this question refers to the adjectival form of the word "lavish." Thus, the word "lavish," as used in the phrase "lavish spending," is closest in meaning to the word "extravagant."
Example Question #635 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANEMIC
Pale
Haughty
Modest
Anxious
Tanned
Pale
“Anemic” means sick-looking or weak, and as such, it is closest in meaning to “pale,” which means lacking color or looking sick. To provide further help, “haughty” means boastful and arrogant; “tanned” means darkened by the sun; “anxious” means worried; and “modest” means not haughty or humble.
Certified Tutor
Certified Tutor