Synonyms: Other Adjectives - ISEE Lower Level Verbal Reasoning
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A synonym of "contrary" is . . .
A synonym of "contrary" is . . .
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"Contrary" is an adjective that means "opposite in nature, direction, or meaning," so we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "opposite." "Similar" cannot be the correct answer because "similar" is an antonym of "opposite," but because "opposite" is one of the answer choices, and the answer choice closest in meaning to "contrary," "opposite" is the correct answer.
"Contrary" is an adjective that means "opposite in nature, direction, or meaning," so we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "opposite." "Similar" cannot be the correct answer because "similar" is an antonym of "opposite," but because "opposite" is one of the answer choices, and the answer choice closest in meaning to "contrary," "opposite" is the correct answer.
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LISTLESS
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LISTLESS
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The word "listless" means having little energy or interest in things. The best choice is "lifeless," which means without energy. Considering the other choices, "unwritten" means not recorded in writing, "wandering" means moving from place to place without a destination, and "forbidden" means not allowed.
The word "listless" means having little energy or interest in things. The best choice is "lifeless," which means without energy. Considering the other choices, "unwritten" means not recorded in writing, "wandering" means moving from place to place without a destination, and "forbidden" means not allowed.
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DROWSY
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DROWSY
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"Drowsy" means sleepy and exhausted, so "tired" is the correct answer. "Excited" means very eager to do something or interested in something. "Painful" means causing pain or suffering. "Concise" means short and to the point. "Agile" means nimble or able to move swiftly.
"Drowsy" means sleepy and exhausted, so "tired" is the correct answer. "Excited" means very eager to do something or interested in something. "Painful" means causing pain or suffering. "Concise" means short and to the point. "Agile" means nimble or able to move swiftly.
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
PAINSTAKING
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PAINSTAKING
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"Painstaking" means accomplished with care and attention to detail. "Careful" is therefore the word that most closely matches the definition. "Painful" is a tempting choice, but the word "painstaking" actually has little to do with physical pain. "Reckless" is the opposite of "painstaking," and "malicious," which means intentionally causing harm, is unrelated to the definition.
"Painstaking" means accomplished with care and attention to detail. "Careful" is therefore the word that most closely matches the definition. "Painful" is a tempting choice, but the word "painstaking" actually has little to do with physical pain. "Reckless" is the opposite of "painstaking," and "malicious," which means intentionally causing harm, is unrelated to the definition.
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUBLIME
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SUBLIME
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"Sublime" means awe-inspiring or overwhelmingly magnificent. "Magnificent" is the best match because it means impressive or spectacular.
"Sublime" means awe-inspiring or overwhelmingly magnificent. "Magnificent" is the best match because it means impressive or spectacular.
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RASH
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RASH
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“Rash,” when used to describe an action, means hasty, rushed. To provide further help, “sluggish” means tired, lacking energy; “vibrant” means bright and colorful.
“Rash,” when used to describe an action, means hasty, rushed. To provide further help, “sluggish” means tired, lacking energy; “vibrant” means bright and colorful.
Synonyms: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
TIRED
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TIRED
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"Tired" is an adjective that means lacking energy or needing to sleep. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "tired" is "exhausted," an adjective that means drained of bodily resources or tired. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "tired": "hungry" means needing food; "young" means not very old; and "embellished" means having details or additional components that make something more attractive.
"Tired" is an adjective that means lacking energy or needing to sleep. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "tired" is "exhausted," an adjective that means drained of bodily resources or tired. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "tired": "hungry" means needing food; "young" means not very old; and "embellished" means having details or additional components that make something more attractive.
Synonyms: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
UNEXPECTED
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UNEXPECTED
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"Unexpected" is an adjective that means not expected. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "unexpected" is "surprising," an adjective that means unexpected. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "unexpected": "gradual" means slowly taking place ; "bold" means confident and courageous; and "brash" means assertive in a rude way .
"Unexpected" is an adjective that means not expected. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "unexpected" is "surprising," an adjective that means unexpected. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "unexpected": "gradual" means slowly taking place ; "bold" means confident and courageous; and "brash" means assertive in a rude way .
Synonyms: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
ABRUPT
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ABRUPT
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"Abrupt" is an adjective that means sudden and unexpected. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "abrupt" is "sudden", an adjective that means occuring unexpectedly. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "abrupt": "tiresome" means causing one to feel bored ; "proud" means feeling satisfaction over achievements; and "benevolent" means kind .
"Abrupt" is an adjective that means sudden and unexpected. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "abrupt" is "sudden", an adjective that means occuring unexpectedly. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "abrupt": "tiresome" means causing one to feel bored ; "proud" means feeling satisfaction over achievements; and "benevolent" means kind .
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EERIE
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EERIE
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"Soothing" and "reassuring" are synonyms, so go ahead and eliminate them. "Usual" means normal or everyday. "Eerie" means strange or creepy. "Weird" has the closest meaning to "eerie," so it is the correct answer.
"Soothing" and "reassuring" are synonyms, so go ahead and eliminate them. "Usual" means normal or everyday. "Eerie" means strange or creepy. "Weird" has the closest meaning to "eerie," so it is the correct answer.
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPOVERISHED
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IMPOVERISHED
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The word "impoverished" literally means "in-poverty" or in the state of poverty. To "impoverish" someone is to make that person to be poor. The "-ed" form indicates that this is a passive participle, meaning that it is an adjective describing someone to whom the action of "impoverishing" has occurred. To be "impoverished" therefore means to be made poor or merely to be poor.
The word "impoverished" literally means "in-poverty" or in the state of poverty. To "impoverish" someone is to make that person to be poor. The "-ed" form indicates that this is a passive participle, meaning that it is an adjective describing someone to whom the action of "impoverishing" has occurred. To be "impoverished" therefore means to be made poor or merely to be poor.
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DESPICABLE
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DESPICABLE
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"Despicable" means to be loathsome, or deserving of hate. The word that most closely takes on this meaning is "terrible," which is something that is very bad. While both "ugly" (repulsive-looking) and "terrible" are negative terms, something that is "ugly" is not necessarily "despicable." Similarly, something that is "dark" or "serious" would also not be "despicable."
"Despicable" means to be loathsome, or deserving of hate. The word that most closely takes on this meaning is "terrible," which is something that is very bad. While both "ugly" (repulsive-looking) and "terrible" are negative terms, something that is "ugly" is not necessarily "despicable." Similarly, something that is "dark" or "serious" would also not be "despicable."
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DISORIENTED
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DISORIENTED
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"Disoriented"means to be in a state in which one has lost one's bearings and is confused as to where things are located. It most closely means the word "confused_." The other answer choices are not related in meaning to the word "disoriented._"
"Disoriented"means to be in a state in which one has lost one's bearings and is confused as to where things are located. It most closely means the word "confused_." The other answer choices are not related in meaning to the word "disoriented._"
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AFFILIATED
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AFFILIATED
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"Affiliated"means connected to an organization, individual, or cause. Likewise, "associated"means related to something. Given how similar these meanings are to one another, "affiliated"and "associated"are synonyms.
"Affiliated"means connected to an organization, individual, or cause. Likewise, "associated"means related to something. Given how similar these meanings are to one another, "affiliated"and "associated"are synonyms.
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DEROGATORY
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DEROGATORY
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Something that is "derogatory"is disrespectful and offensive to another person. Something that is "insulting" puts down another person. Given how similar these meanings are, these words are synonyms.
Something that is "derogatory"is disrespectful and offensive to another person. Something that is "insulting" puts down another person. Given how similar these meanings are, these words are synonyms.
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STRENUOUS
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STRENUOUS
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Something that is "strenuous"is very challenging, whether it be physically or mentally challenging. Thus, "difficult"is the best synonym because something that is "difficult"is not easy to complete. Thus, "strenuous"and "difficult" are synonyms.
Something that is "strenuous"is very challenging, whether it be physically or mentally challenging. Thus, "difficult"is the best synonym because something that is "difficult"is not easy to complete. Thus, "strenuous"and "difficult" are synonyms.
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ARID
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ARID
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If somewhere is “arid” that means it is very dry and does not get very much rain. So the desert is very “arid.”
If somewhere is “arid” that means it is very dry and does not get very much rain. So the desert is very “arid.”
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VACANT
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VACANT
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The word “vacant” means e mpty or, when referring to buildingsor rooms_, not occupied_. The word “ashamed” describes a feeling where you feel bad or guilty about something bad you have done.
The word “vacant” means e mpty or, when referring to buildingsor rooms_, not occupied_. The word “ashamed” describes a feeling where you feel bad or guilty about something bad you have done.
Each synonyms question is made up of a word in capital letters followed by five choices. Choose the one word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WEARY:
Each synonyms question is made up of a word in capital letters followed by five choices. Choose the one word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WEARY:
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When someone feels weary, they are tired and fatigued.
When someone feels weary, they are tired and fatigued.
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DORMANT
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DORMANT
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"Dormant" is an adjective that means "not doing anything at this time : not active but able to become active," or "having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep." So, neither "awake" nor "energetic" can be the correct answer because each is an antonym of "dormant," not a synonym. "Inactive" is the closest synonym to "dormant" amongst the listed answer choices, so "inactive" is the correct answer.
"Dormant" is an adjective that means "not doing anything at this time : not active but able to become active," or "having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep." So, neither "awake" nor "energetic" can be the correct answer because each is an antonym of "dormant," not a synonym. "Inactive" is the closest synonym to "dormant" amongst the listed answer choices, so "inactive" is the correct answer.