ISEELower Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance and Sensory Imagery

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Lower Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #31 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery

A synonym of "corrugated" is __________.

Possible Answers:

fuzzy

flat

grooved

bloated

speckled

Correct answer:

grooved

Explanation:

"Corrugated" is an adjective that refers to a material, surface, or structure and means "shaped into alternate ridges and grooves." So, "flat" cannot be the correct answer because it is an antonym, not a synonym, of "corrugated." "Grooved," however, is an adjective that means "provided with or having a groove or grooves," and because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "corrugated," it is the correct answer.

Example Question #31 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery

A synonym of "durable" is __________.

Possible Answers:

fragile

exact

meager

ominous

hardy

Correct answer:

hardy

Explanation:

"Durable" is an adjective that means "able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing," so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "able to withstand wear." "Fragile" cannot be the correct answer, then, because "fragile" means the opposite of "durable," so it is an antonym, not a synonym, of "durable." "Hardy," however, is an adjective that means "robust; capable of enduring difficult conditions" and because "hardy" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "durable," "hardy" is the correct answer.

Example Question #33 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Firm

Possible Answers:

Thin

Hard

Light

Soft

Colorful

Correct answer:

Hard

Explanation:

"Firm" meanshard.

Example Question #34 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery

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

VACANT

Possible Answers:

Evacuate

Absent

Lively

Empty

Correct answer:

Empty

Explanation:

"Vacant" meansempty."Empty" is the best choice because it is a part of the definiton for "vacant." Considering the other choices, "lively" meansenergetic,"absent" meansawayormissing,and "evacuate" meansto leave an area because it is dangerous."Evacuate" is not as good a choice because it is a verb, while "vacant" is an adjective.

Example Question #35 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery

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

PERMEABLE

Possible Answers:

改变

Sponge

Permanent

Porous

Correct answer:

Porous

Explanation:

The word "permeable" meansfull of small holesthat let liquids and objects of a certain size pass through.The best answer choice is "porous," which meansfull of small holes that allow air or liquids to pass through. Considering the other choices, a "sponge" is something that is permeable, "permanent" meanslasting forever andunchanging,and "changing" is an antonym of permanent.

Example Question #36 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery

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

JAGGED

Possible Answers:

Even

Level

Rough

Flat

Correct answer:

Rough

Explanation:

正确的答案是"rough." Both "rough" and "jagged" meanhaving a coarse, uneven surface. The other words all meansmooth, so they are antonyms, or opposites, of "jagged."

Example Question #37 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery

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

EDIBLE

Possible Answers:

Digestible

Decadent

Nutritious

Delicious

Correct answer:

Digestible

Explanation:

正确的答案是"digestible." "Edible" and "digestible" both meanable to be eaten. The other words have to do with food, but do not have to do with the ability of something to be eaten.

Example Question #38 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery

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

TEPID

Possible Answers:

Clever

Lukewarm

Scold

Deep

Correct answer:

Lukewarm

Explanation:

"Tepid" meansmoderately warm. The best choice is "lukewarm" because it also meansmoderately warm. Considering the other choices, "scold" meansfind fault with angrily and verbally,"clever" meansintelligentorwitty,and "deep" meansextending far beneath the surface.

Example Question #39 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery

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

EDIBLE

Possible Answers:

Able to be drunk

Able to be heard

Able to be tasted

Able to be seen

Able to be eaten

Correct answer:

Able to be eaten

Explanation:

"Edible" meansable to be eaten. Notice the suffix "-ible,"which suggests that a word meansable to be something. Watch for suffix and prefix patterns in English, as they can help you figure out the meanings of words you have not seen before.

Example Question #40 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery

Synonyms: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.

DRY

Possible Answers:

Daring

Arid

Feisty

Moist

Correct answer:

Arid

Explanation:

"Dry" is defined aswithout moisture or liquid. Since "arid" climates are characterized asdry and having little rain, "arid" is the best answer choice. "Moist" is an antonym of "dry."

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