Synonyms: Other Adjectives - ISEE Lower Level Verbal Reasoning

The word "listless" means having little energy or interest in things. The best choice is "lifeless," which means without energy. Considering the other choices, "unwritten" means not recorded in writing, "wandering" means moving from place to place without a destination, and "forbidden" means not allowed.

"Drowsy" means sleepy and exhausted, so "tired" is the correct answer. "Excited" means very eager to do something or interested in something. "Painful" means causing pain or suffering. "Concise" means short and to the point. "Agile" means nimble or able to move swiftly.

"Painstaking" means accomplished with care and attention to detail. "Careful" is therefore the word that most closely matches the definition. "Painful" is a tempting choice, but the word "painstaking" actually has little to do with physical pain. "Reckless" is the opposite of "painstaking," and "malicious," which means intentionally causing harm, is unrelated to the definition.

"Sublime" means awe-inspiring or overwhelmingly magnificent. "Magnificent" is the best match because it means impressive or spectacular.

“Rash,” when used to describe an action, means hasty, rushed. To provide further help, “sluggish” means tired, lacking energy; “vibrant” means bright and colorful.

"Tired" is an adjective that means lacking energy or needing to sleep. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "tired" is "exhausted," an adjective that means drained of bodily resources or tired. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "tired": "hungry" means needing food; "young" means not very old; and "embellished" means having details or additional components that make something more attractive.

"Unexpected" is an adjective that means not expected. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "unexpected" is "surprising," an adjective that means unexpected. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "unexpected": "gradual" means slowly taking place ; "bold" means confident and courageous; and "brash" means assertive in a rude way .

"Abrupt" is an adjective that means sudden and unexpected. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "abrupt" is "sudden", an adjective that means occuring unexpectedly. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "abrupt": "tiresome" means causing one to feel bored ; "proud" means feeling satisfaction over achievements; and "benevolent" means kind .

"Soothing" and "reassuring" are synonyms, so go ahead and eliminate them. "Usual" means normal or everyday. "Eerie" means strange or creepy. "Weird" has the closest meaning to "eerie," so it is the correct answer.

The word "impoverished" literally means "in-poverty" or in the state of poverty. To "impoverish" someone is to make that person to be poor. The "-ed" form indicates that this is a passive participle, meaning that it is an adjective describing someone to whom the action of "impoverishing" has occurred. To be "impoverished" therefore means to be made poor or merely to be poor.

"Despicable" means to be loathsome, or deserving of hate. The word that most closely takes on this meaning is "terrible," which is something that is very bad. While both "ugly" (repulsive-looking) and "terrible" are negative terms, something that is "ugly" is not necessarily "despicable." Similarly, something that is "dark" or "serious" would also not be "despicable."

"Disoriented"means to be in a state in which one has lost one's bearings and is confused as to where things are located. It most closely means the word "confused_." The other answer choices are not related in meaning to the word "disoriented._"

"Affiliated"means connected to an organization, individual, or cause. Likewise, "associated"means related to something. Given how similar these meanings are to one another, "affiliated"and "associated"are synonyms.

Something that is "derogatory"is disrespectful and offensive to another person. Something that is "insulting" puts down another person. Given how similar these meanings are, these words are synonyms.

Something that is "strenuous"is very challenging, whether it be physically or mentally challenging. Thus, "difficult"is the best synonym because something that is "difficult"is not easy to complete. Thus, "strenuous"and "difficult" are synonyms.

If somewhere is “arid” that means it is very dry and does not get very much rain. So the desert is very “arid.”

The word “vacant” means e mpty or, when referring to buildingsor rooms_, not occupied_. The word “ashamed” describes a feeling where you feel bad or guilty about something bad you have done.

When someone feels weary, they are tired and fatigued.

"Dormant" is an adjective that means "not doing anything at this time : not active but able to become active," or "having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep." So, neither "awake" nor "energetic" can be the correct answer because each is an antonym of "dormant," not a synonym. "Inactive" is the closest synonym to "dormant" amongst the listed answer choices, so "inactive" is the correct answer.