All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
A synonym of "toxic" is __________.
prepared
poisonous
fulsome
complete
industrial
poisonous
"Toxic" is an adjective that means "causing or capable of causing death or illness if taken into the body" when used of a plant or substance, "producing poison as a means of attacking enemies or prey" when describing an animal or insect, or "extremely unpleasant or malicious." While "fulsome" might look like a good answer choice, "fulsome" actually means "complimentary or flattering to an excessive degree" or "of large size or quantity; generous or abundant," so it cannot be the correct answer. "Poisonous" however, is a synonym of "toxic," so "poisonous" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TURBULENT
Tranquil
Peaceful
Tempestuous
Calm
Tempestuous
"Turbulent" means characterised by agitation or chaos. "Tempestuous" means stormy, so it is a synonym of "turbulent." "Calm," "tranquil" and "peaceful" are all antonyms of turbulent that mean untroubled.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
WANTON
Implausible
Demeaning
Credible
Suspicious
Random
Random
"Wanton" can mean random, so "random" is the correct answer. To help you, "implausible" means almost impossible or hard to believe, "credible" means reliable, "demeaning" means humiliating or undignified, and "suspicious" means doubtful.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VIRULENT
Harmful
Lazy
Wrong
Virus
Harmful
The word "virulent" means harmful. "Harmful" is the best choice, as it is a part of the definition of "virulent."
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AUSPICIOUS
Austere
Promising
Howl
Oust
Promising
The word "auspicious" means promising success. The best choice is "promising," as it shares the same definition as "auspicious." Considering the other choices, "austere" means strict, "oust" means overthrow or remove from a position, and "howl" means cry out.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
PRONE
Subjective
Inclined
Cautious
Objective
Unlikely
Inclined
"Prone" means to be inclined towards doing something. For example, if you are "prone" to lying, then you lie often. To further help you, "cautious" means careful and wary; "objective" means subject to logic instead of personal opinion; "subjective" is an antonym of "objective" and means subject to personal opinion instead of logic.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
AUSPICIOUS
Potential
Favorable
Carnage
Mayhem
Audible
Favorable
"Auspicious" means fortunate, promising, favorable; a lucky start or omen. To provide further help, "audible" means able to be heard; "carnage" refers to large scale slaughter and pillaging; "mayhem" means chaos; "potential" means the possible ability of something.
Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
DESTITUTE
Ominous
Menacing
Penniless
Ostentatious
Comely
Penniless
Someone who is “destitute” is broke and penniless. To provide further guidance, "ostentatious" means defined by luxury and wealth; "comely" means cute; "ominous" and "menacing" are synonyms that both mean threatening, suggesting that danger is imminent.
Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
PRONE
Cunning
Portly
Susceptible
Comely
Wily
Susceptible
The word “prone” means likely to suffer from something specific. This is closest in meaning to “susceptible,” which means at risk from something specific. To provide further help, “wily” and “cunning” are synonyms that both describe someone who is smart and tricky, someone with lots of guile. Additionally, “portly” means fat and “comely” means cute.
Example Question #9 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CAPABLE
educated
effective
incompetent
handy
effective
The word "capable" comes from the Latin meaning able to take in. If you look at its roots, it is like "able to capture." Someone who is described as being "capable" is able to "take in and accomplish a task." This person has a certain ability and could be said to be "effective," which means able to bring something about. The options "handy" and "educated" are tempting, though they are not necessarily synonyms. A capable person is probably handy, since they can do something. Likewise, being educated can (but not necessarily) lead to capabilities. However, neither of these are as close in meaning to "capable" as is "effective."
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