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Example Question #881 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
STANDARD
Common
Desperate
Original
Fake
Common
"Standard," when used as an adjective, means normal, regular, or ordinary, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "standard" is "common," an adjective meaning ordinary. Considering the other answer choices, "fake" is an adjective meaning not real or not authentic, "original" is an adjective meaning new and fresh, and "desperate" is an adjective meaning having little hope.
Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Which word in closest in meaning to PRISTINE?
Corrupted
Gigantic
Urgent
Uncorrupted
Miniscule
Uncorrupted
"Pristine" means clean or pure, which is closest in meaning to "uncorrupted."
Example Question #2371 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EGREGIOUS
Humble
Querulous
Confident
Pointed
Appalling
Appalling
"Egregious" is an adjective that means "outstandingly bad; shocking," so we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "very bad" or "shocking." "Appalling," an adjective that means "very bad in a way that causes fear, shock, or disgust," is the answer choice closest in meaning to "egregious," so "appalling" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2371 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
PHENOMENAL
Understandable
Amicable
Extraordinary
Atrocious
Dispeicable
Extraordinary
"Phenomenal" is defined as very remarkable. This is simialr to "extraordinary."
Example Question #2372 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXCEPTIONAL
Common
Remarkable
Typical
Peculiar
Thoughtful
Remarkable
An "exceptional" idea, person, or object is remarkable. For example, an exceptional sunset or an exceptional report card are each outstanding.
Example Question #2373 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPECCABLE
Round
Distant
Flawed
Jumbled
Perfect
Perfect
"Impeccable" is an adjective that means flawless and faultless, so the answer closest in meaning to "impeccable" is "perfect," an adjective that also means flawless. Considering the other choices, "flawed" is an adjective meaning imperfect, "distant" is an adjective meaning far or not close, and "round" is an adjective meaning circular.
Example Question #2374 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DERELICT
Cautious
Brazen
Pampered
Neglected
Confused
Neglected
Derelict most nearly means "neglected." Something that is derelict has been abandoned or deserted. For example, "she was leery of entering the building due to its location next to the derelict lot."
The other words are all antonyms.
Example Question #2375 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ODDBALL
Strange
Elusive
Essential
Irate
Wise
Strange
"Oddball," when used as an adjective, means weird, strange, or out of the ordinary, so "strange" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "oddball": "elusive" means difficult to grasp or catch; "wise" means very intelligent and experienced; "essential" means necessary; and "irate" means angry or furious.
Example Question #2376 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FRUITFUL
Productive
Monotone
Flavorful
Diverse
Healthy
Productive
"Fruitful" means having a high yield or productive, so "fruitful" is a synonym of "productive."
Example Question #341 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BANAL
Clear
Motivated
Unimaginative
Intense
Unimaginative
The word "banal" means lacking originality. The best choice is "unimaginative," as something that is banal is unimaginative.
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