ISEELower Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Degree, Intensity, Power, and Importance

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Example Question #512 :Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

IMPROVED

Possible Answers:

Calmer

Friendlier

Looser

Better

Worse

Correct answer:

Better

Explanation:

When you "improve" something you make that thing "better." So these two words are clearly synonyms. "Worse" is an antonym to improved. "Friendlier" and "calmer are both statements of improvement but apply only to a person's (or animal's) disposition.

Example Question #513 :Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

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

INFINITE

Possible Answers:

Stellar

Cosmic

Large

Limitless

Massive

Correct answer:

Limitless

Explanation:

The word "infinite" actually meansnot finite. Now, if something is called "finite" it ismeasurable. In other words, it "comes to an end." Thus, even though a billion is a large number, a billion dollars is finite. You can eventually "come to an end" when counting it; however, something "infinite" is endless. For example, there are an infinite number of numbers when you count. You can always keep counting one number higher. Thus, the best option is "limitless" meaning "having no limit" or "having no endpoint."

Example Question #514 :Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

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

INTENSE

Possible Answers:

Extreme

Kind

Rude

一个ble

Hateful

Correct answer:

Extreme

Explanation:

The word "intense" is used to describesomething that is very strong or very extreme. For example, "intense anger" is a lot of anger, "intense heat" is very hot, and an "intense smell" is one that is very strong and smelly. Thus, the best option among the options provided is "extreme." This word also meansa lot. It is fair to say that "intense heat" is also "extreme heat."

Example Question #515 :Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

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

FEROCIOUS

Possible Answers:

Wild

Exciting

Forested

Stunning

External

Correct answer:

Wild

Explanation:

The word "ferocious" is related to the word "fierce." This can meanextreme当我们说,“有一个激烈的风暴最后night." This means that the storm was strong. Often "ferocious" is used to describe animals that are very fierce and dangerous. Thus, it can also mean "wild." For example, to say, "The ferocious dog bit the burglar's leg and would not let go," means that the dog was fierce in its attack on the burglar.

Example Question #516 :Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

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

FEEBLE

Possible Answers:

Weak

Sensible

Lazy

一个ware

一个live

Correct answer:

Weak

Explanation:

The word "feeble" describes someone who is very weak. It also can describe something physical that is not very powerful. For example, a "feeble sound" is one that is very soft. When we say that someone gave a "feeble attempt" at something, we mean that he or she really didn't try very much. While it may be tempting to say that someone who is feeble is also lazy, this really is not fair. The only thing we can say about the word "feeble" is that it means "weak". This is the best answer for this question.

Example Question #517 :Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

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

MILD

Possible Answers:

Cheap

Spicy

Light

Repetitive

Tacky

Correct answer:

Light

Explanation:

We often use the word "mild" to describe food. Mild foods arenot spicy;however, the word "mild" can also be used to describe things that arenot harsh in general. Thus, a "mild temperament" is one that isgentle. Also, a scolding can be called "mild." In this case, you mean something likelight. If your mother only yells at you a little bit, that would be a mild scolding. That is the meaning being used here.

Example Question #518 :Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

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

POTENT

Possible Answers:

Strong

Harmful

Toxic

Poisonous

一个nnoyed

Correct answer:

Strong

Explanation:

“强有力的”一词实际上来自根meanable or having the power to do something. A "potential boxer" is someone who has it in his power to become a boxer. We tend to think of "potions" as being toxic. Do not get confused with these words. (Several of the options might lead you to do this.) "Potent" merely means "powerful" or "strong." The latter is the correct option for this question.

Example Question #519 :Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

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

FRAIL

Possible Answers:

Impoverished

Weak

Dead

Elderly

一个ged

Correct answer:

Weak

Explanation:

"Frailty" has to do with beingweak. A "frail" person is someone who islacking strength. It can also be used to describe something that is "fragile"—easily broken. While "elderly" people are often frailer than young people, the options "aged" and "elderly" are traps. First and foremost, frailty has to do with lacking strength. Thus, the best option is "weak."

Example Question #520 :Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

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

一个CUTE

Possible Answers:

Emergency

Mathematical

Severe

Medical

Triangular

Correct answer:

Severe

Explanation:

Whenever we have "acute pain," it isa severe and sudden kind of pain that we experience. Do not be tricked in this question, however, into thinking that either "emergency" or "medical" are synonyms. Likewise, don't let your math knowledge trick you! An acute angle is one that is less than 90 degrees. "Acute" is a synonym neither for "mathematics" nor for "triangle"! The simple word "severe" is the best!

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