All ISEE Lower Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #31 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery
A synonym of "corrugated" is __________.
fuzzy
flat
grooved
bloated
speckled
grooved
"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 __________.
fragile
exact
meager
ominous
hardy
hardy
"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
Thin
Hard
Light
Soft
Colorful
Hard
"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
Evacuate
Absent
Lively
Empty
Empty
"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
改变
Sponge
Permanent
Porous
Porous
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
Even
Level
Rough
Flat
Rough
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
Digestible
Decadent
Nutritious
Delicious
Digestible
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
Clever
Lukewarm
Scold
Deep
Lukewarm
"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
Able to be drunk
Able to be heard
Able to be tasted
Able to be seen
Able to be eaten
Able to be eaten
"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
Daring
Arid
Feisty
Moist
Arid
"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."