All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #736 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ELOQUENT
Articulate
Distant
Silky
Interesting
Talkative
Articulate
"Eloquent" means fluent with language, well-spoken, or "articulate."
Example Question #737 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
RAKISH
Dashing
Ugly
Intelligent
Foolish
Insane
Dashing
"Rakish" is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is dashing and stylish. To further help you, "intelligent" mean smart; "foolish" means silly; "insane" means crazy.
Example Question #377 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ORNERY
Decoration
Agility
Normal
Grumpy
Grumpy
The word "ornery" means unpleasant or ill-tempered. The best choice is "grumpy" because it has the same meaning as "ornery."
Example Question #738 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PEEVISH
Prolific
Personable
Gift
Irritable
Irritable
The word "peevish" means easily showing annoyance. The best choice is "irritable" because it shares the same definition as "peevish." Considering the other choices, "personable" means friendly, "prolific" means highly productive, and "gift" means something given voluntarily without payment.
Example Question #739 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RAUCOUS
Group
Gale
Loud
Meeting
Loud
The word "raucous" means loud. The best choice is "loud" because it is a part of the definition of "raucous." Considering the other choices, "group" means a gathering of people or things or form such a gathering or a category, "gale" means a strong gust of wind, and "meeting" means an event in which particular people come together for a particular purpose.
Example Question #741 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LAX
Attentive
Accurate
Disarmed
Careless
Careless
The word "lax" means not paying enough attention or negligent. The best choice is "careless" because it means negligent. Considering the other choices, "attentive" means paying attention, "disarmed" means having had a weapon taken away, and "accurate" means not containing errors.
Example Question #126 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SPARTAN
Fulsome
Self-disciplined
Envoy
Fortuitous
Self-disciplined
The word "spartan" means strict and disciplined. "Self-disciplined," which means having control over oneself in order to focus on improving oneself, is the best choice. Considering the other choices, "envoy" means messenger, "fortuitous" means lucky, and "fulsome" means offensive.
Example Question #127 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CANNY
Wise
Conscious
Molded
Selected
Wise
"Canny" means making smart decisions, especially decisions having to do with business or finances. The best choice is "shrewd," which means clever or canny. Considering the other choices, "conscious" means self-aware, "molded" means made to fit a particular shape, and "selected" means chosen.
Example Question #128 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ARDENT
Fanciful
Passionate
Varied
Wild
Passionate
"Ardent" means very emotional. The best choice is "passionate" which shares the same definition as "ardent." Considering the other choices, "wild" means untamed, "fanciful" means imaginative, and "varied" means having many forms.
Example Question #742 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HEADSTRONG
Unyielding
Hindrance
Gaudy
Durable
Unyielding
The word "headstrong" means obstinate or stubborn. "Unyielding," which means unable or unwilling to be persuaded, is the best answer choice because it is closest in meaning to "headstrong." Considering the other choices, "durable" means lasting or not easily broken, "gaudy" means incredibly showy and ugly, and a "hindrance" is an obstacle.
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