ISEE Middle Level Verbal Reasoning › Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, and Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BRISK
Quick
Fierce
Forlorn
Leisurely
Steady
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.
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UBIQUITOUS
Omnipresent
Curious
Different
Childish
The word "ubiquitous" means present everywhere. The best choice is "omnipresent" since it also means present everywhere.
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABRUPT
Sudden
Halt
Lower
Break
Outer
"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.
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SPONTANEOUS
Not planned
Not over
Not recorded
Not likely
Not fair
Something that is "spontaneous" is not planned; happens by chance or accident. To provide further guidance, "recorded" means written down or preserved.
Which of the following is a synonym of the adjective "transient?"
Temporary
Peaceful
Permanent
Dedicated
Staying
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.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POISED
Balanced
Grounded
Willing
Strong
Energetic
The best answer choice is balanced since the verb poised means to be balanced or suspended.
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PROVINCIAL
Unsophisticated
Implied
Unstoppable
Unmanageable
Implausible
“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.
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CONSTANT
Unchanging
Fallible
Ghastly
Sustainable
Contiguous
“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.
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RUSTIC
Simple
Rusted
Metallic
Turbulent
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.
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OBSOLETE
Out of date
Prolific
Fecund
Demonstrative
Up to 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.