Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, and Location - ISEE Middle Level Verbal Reasoning

The best answer choice is balanced since the verb poised means to be balanced or suspended.

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.

Something that is "abrupt" is sudden or unexpected, so "unexpected" is the correct answer.

"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."

"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.

"Fleeting" means temporary or short-lived, so "short-lived" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "fleeting": "blissful" means very happy or joyful; "celestial" means related to the sky or the heavens; "plentiful" means abundant; and "filthy" means very dirty or disgusting.

"Obsolete" means outdated or no longer in use, so "outdated" is the correct answer.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.

The word "ubiquitous" means present everywhere. The best choice is "omnipresent" since it also means present everywhere.

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.

Something that is "obsolete" is no longer useful or out of date, so "out of date" is the correct answer.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.

"Imminent" is defined as likely to occur at any moment, and "impending" is defined as about to happen. These similar definitions make the two words synonyms.

"Celestial" means relating to the heavens, the sky, or outer space. Therefore, "heavenly" is the synonym.

Something that is "spontaneous" is not planned; happens by chance or accident. To provide further guidance, "recorded" means written down or preserved.

"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.

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.

The word "derelict" means abandoned and run-down. The best choice is "abandoned" because it is a part of the definition of "derelict." Considering the other choices, "direct" means proceeding on the shortest course, "strong" means showing great power, and "vague" means unclear.

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.

"Isolated" is an adjective meaning alone or solitary, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "isolated" is "separate," which is an adjective that means apart or distinct. Considering the other choices, "similar" is an adjective meaning alike, "combined" is an adjective meaning joined, and "united" is an adjective meaning together.

The word "verdant" means green or covered in green vegetation. The best choice is "lush," which can also mean covered in lots of green vegetation. Considering the other choices, "canine" means having the characteristics of a dog, "fabricated" means artificially created, and "peaceful" means calm.