ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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Example Question #673 :Synonyms

A synonym of "irate" is __________.

Possible Answers:

moving

icy

lumbering

furious

awkward

Correct answer:

furious

Explanation:

"Irate" is an verb that means "feeling or characterized by great anger." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "angry." "Furious" is an adjective that means either "extremely angry" or "full of anger or energy; violent or intense," and because it is the answer choice that is closest in meaning to "irate," "furious" is the correct answer.

Example Question #674 :Synonyms

A synonym of "glum" is __________.

Possible Answers:

melancholy

inveterate

quiet

bitter

bright

Correct answer:

melancholy

Explanation:

"Glum" is an adjective that means "looking or feeling dejected; morose." So, we need to pick out a answer choice that means something like "morose." While "quiet" might look like a potentially correct answer because someone who is morose might also be quiet, "morose" does not mean the same thing as "quiet," so "quiet" cannot be the correct answer. "Melancholy," however, when used as an adjective, means either "having a feeling of melancholy; sad and pensive" or " causing or expressing sadness; depressing." Because "melancholy" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "glum," "melancholy" is the correct answer.

Example Question #61 :Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

LIVID

Possible Answers:

Apathetic

Angered

Sullen

Bashful

Morose

Correct answer:

Angered

Explanation:

If someone is "livid," they areextremely angeredby a situation or person in particular. So, "angered" is the correct answer.

Example Question #62 :Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

STOIC

Possible Answers:

Chair

Stove

Unemotional

Cooked

Correct answer:

Unemotional

Explanation:

The word "stoic" meansnot showing emotion. The best choice is "unemotional," which meansnot demonstrating emotionsornot having emotions. Considering the other choices, a "stove" isa machine that generates heat for use, "cooked" meansprepared by use of heat,and a "chair" is aseat.

Example Question #63 :Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

LEERY

Possible Answers:

Cowardly

Distrustful

Untrustworthy

Naive

Loyal

Correct answer:

Distrustful

Explanation:

"Leery" meansdistrustful of others or of a situation. For example, one might say, "The young woman was leery of the teenagers who hung out around the park and kept sneaking glances at her purse." So, "distrustful" is the correct answer.

Example Question #64 :Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

IRATE

Possible Answers:

Positive

Angry

Doubtful

Judgemental

Correct answer:

Angry

Explanation:

The word "irate" meansangry.The best choice is "angry," as it is a part of the definition of "irate."

Example Question #675 :Synonyms

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

TRANQUIL

Possible Answers:

Bed

Peaceful

Quilt

Cozy

Correct answer:

Peaceful

Explanation:

The word "tranquil" meanspeaceful.The best choice is "peaceful" because it is a part of the definition of "tranquil." Considering the other choices, "cozy" meanswarm and comfortable,a "quilt" isa bedspread,and a "bed" isa piece of furniture designed to be slept on.

Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

WARY

Possible Answers:

Enchanting

Witty

Garrulous

Rakish

Cautious

Correct answer:

Cautious

Explanation:

"Wary" meanscautious,worried, orcareful, so "cautious" is the correct answer. To help you, "garrulous" meanstalkative, "enchanting" meanscharming, "rakish" meansdashing and attractive, and "witty" meansquick with words and clever.

Example Question #2 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

GLOOMY

Possible Answers:

Jubilant

Argumentative

Depressed

Compatible

Passionate

Correct answer:

Depressed

Explanation:

"Gloomy" meanssadanddepressed, so "depressed" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "gloomy": "jubilant" meansextremely happy and joyful; "passionate" meanshaving strong feelings and great energy; "compatible" meansable to work together,able to get along, orable to coexist peacefully; and "argumentative" meansinclined to fight or disagree.

Example Question #3 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

IRATE

Possible Answers:

Delighted

Wonderful

Angry

Worried

Correct answer:

Angry

Explanation:

"Irate" is an adjective that meansenraged, so the answer closest in meaning to "irate" is "angry," which is an adjective that meansshowing strong resentment. Considering the other answer choices, none are as close in meaning to "irate" as is "angry": "delighted" is an adjective meaningvery pleased; "worried" is adjective meaningconcerned; and "wonderful" is an adjective meaninggreatormarvelous.

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