All ISEE Upper Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #953 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERFUNCTORY
Maudlin
Limpid
Routine
Aplomb
Sterling
Routine
"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
Premeditated
Extenuating
Accidental
Intentional
Deliberate
Accidental
"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
Scarce
Leftover
Unhurried
Spectacular
Fecund
Leftover
"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
Dire
Reluctant
Beneficial
Premeditated
Feisty
Beneficial
"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.