ISEE Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #953 : Synonyms

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

PERFUNCTORY

Possible Answers:

Maudlin

Limpid

Routine

Aplomb

Sterling

Correct answer:

Routine

Explanation:

"Perfunctory" means routine, undertaken with minimal preparation and consideration. To provide further help, "sterling" means exemplary, excellent; "limpid" means clear, transparent; "aplomb" means done with poise and excellence; "maudlin" means overly sentimental

Example Question #954 : Synonyms

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

ADVENTITIOUS

Possible Answers:

Premeditated

Extenuating

Accidental

Intentional

Deliberate

Correct answer:

Accidental

Explanation:

"Adventitious" means unplanned, accidental, not deliberate. To provide further help, "intentional" and "deliberate" are synonyms, both words mean done on purpose. Additionally, "extenuating" means existing and excusable circumstances; "premeditated" means planned.

Example Question #955 : Synonyms

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

RESIDUAL

Possible Answers:

Scarce

Leftover

Unhurried

Spectacular

Fecund

Correct answer:

Leftover

Explanation:

"Residual" means remaining, left over. To provide further help, "scarce" means rare, a lack of; "fecund" means abundant, a lot of. "Scarce" and "fecund" can be antonyms of one another because the words have opposite meanings. 

Example Question #956 : Synonyms

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

SALUTARY

Possible Answers:

Dire

Reluctant 

Beneficial

Premeditated

Feisty

Correct answer:

Beneficial

Explanation:

"Salutary" means promoting health, advantageous, beneficial. To provide further help, "premeditated" means planned; "feisty" means surprisingly tough; "dire" means a bad situation, desperate; "reluctant" means unwilling, not wanting to do something.

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