All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #673 :Synonyms
A synonym of "irate" is __________.
moving
icy
lumbering
furious
awkward
furious
"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 __________.
melancholy
inveterate
quiet
bitter
bright
melancholy
"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
Apathetic
Angered
Sullen
Bashful
Morose
Angered
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
Chair
Stove
Unemotional
Cooked
Unemotional
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
Cowardly
Distrustful
Untrustworthy
Naive
Loyal
Distrustful
"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
Positive
Angry
Doubtful
Judgemental
Angry
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
Bed
Peaceful
Quilt
Cozy
Peaceful
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
Enchanting
Witty
Garrulous
Rakish
Cautious
Cautious
"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
Jubilant
Argumentative
Depressed
Compatible
Passionate
Depressed
"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
Delighted
Wonderful
Angry
Worried
Angry
"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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