ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms
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Example Question #951 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SPORADIC
Spartan
Burdensome
Intermittent
Arboreal
Intermittent
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.
Example Question #952 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PERMANENT
Insipid
Individual
Everlasting
Optimal
Coherent
Everlasting
"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.
Example Question #953 : Identifying Synonyms
Which of the following is a synonym of the adjective "transient?"
Peaceful
Permanent
Temporary
Staying
Dedicated
Temporary
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.
Example Question #954 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBSOLETE
Modern
Pious
Wretched
Stubborn
Outdated
Outdated
"Obsolete" means outdated or no longer in use, so "outdated" is the correct answer.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.
Example Question #955 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBSOLETE
Fecund
Demonstrative
Up to date
Out of date
Prolific
Out of date
Something that is "obsolete" is no longer useful or out of date, so "out of date" is the correct answer.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.
Example Question #956 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ANTEDILUVIAN
Very mysterious
Very old
Very big
Very young
Very small
Very old
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.
Example Question #957 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FERTILE
Barren
Fruitful
Talkative
Festive
Fruitful
"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."
Example Question #958 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRONE
Reclining
Examine
Upright
Enroll
Cumbersome
Reclining
"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.
Example Question #959 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RUSTIC
Metallic
Rusted
Turbulent
Simple
Simple
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.
Example Question #960 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CELESTIAL
Colorful
Holiday
Curious
Heavenly
Seasonal
Heavenly
"Celestial" means relating to the heavens, the sky, or outer space. Therefore, "heavenly" is the synonym.
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