Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, and Location

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ISEE Middle Level Verbal Reasoning › Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, and Location

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1

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

BRISK

Quick

Fierce

Forlorn

Leisurely

Steady

Explanation

Something that is "brisk" is best summarized as quick or fast; for example, a "brisk" wind is one that is blustering. In terms of the other answer choices, "forlorn" means lonely; "steady" means constant; "leisurely" means laidback; and "fierce" means strong or aggressive.

2

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

UBIQUITOUS

Omnipresent

Curious

Different

Childish

Explanation

The word "ubiquitous" means present everywhere. The best choice is "omnipresent" since it also means present everywhere.

3

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ABRUPT

Sudden

Halt

Lower

Break

Outer

Explanation

"Abrupt" is an adjective describing something that is sudden or unexpected. For example: "An obstacle in the road caused the fast-moving bus to come to an ABRUPT stop."

"Halt" is a verb describing stopping a movement or an action; a "halt" may be an "abrupt halt," but the words are not synonymous.

4

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.

SPONTANEOUS

Not planned

Not over

Not recorded

Not likely

Not fair

Explanation

Something that is "spontaneous" is not planned; happens by chance or accident. To provide further guidance, "recorded" means written down or preserved.

5

Which of the following is a synonym of the adjective "transient?"

Temporary

Peaceful

Permanent

Dedicated

Staying

Explanation

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.

6

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

POISED

Balanced

Grounded

Willing

Strong

Energetic

Explanation

The best answer choice is balanced since the verb poised means to be balanced or suspended.

7

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

PROVINCIAL

Unsophisticated

Implied

Unstoppable

Unmanageable

Implausible

Explanation

“Provincial” means unsophisticated or characterized by simple and localized understanding. To provide further help, “unstoppable” means not able to be stopped; “implausible” means not believable; “implied” means suggested.

8

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CONSTANT

Unchanging

Fallible

Ghastly

Sustainable

Contiguous

Explanation

“Constant” means not changing, staying the same. To provide further help, “fallible” means imperfect; “ghastly” means ghost-like or horrific; “contiguous” means sequential; “sustainable” means able to be kept going.

9

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

RUSTIC

Simple

Rusted

Metallic

Turbulent

Explanation

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.

10

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

OBSOLETE

Out of date

Prolific

Fecund

Demonstrative

Up to date

Explanation

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.

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