ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, and Location

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Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

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

FLEETING

Possible Answers:

Blissful

Plentiful

Short-lived

Filthy

Celestial

有限公司rrect answer:

Short-lived

Explanation:

"Fleeting" meanstemporaryorshort-lived, so "short-lived" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "fleeting": "blissful" meansvery happyorjoyful; "celestial" meansrelated to the sky or the heavens; "plentiful" meansabundant; and "filthy" meansvery dirtyordisgusting.

Example Question #1299 :Synonyms

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

ABRUPT

Possible Answers:

Unexpected

Candid

Ongoing

有限公司ntinuous

Tireless

有限公司rrect answer:

Unexpected

Explanation:

Something that is "abrupt" issuddenorunexpected, so "unexpected" is the correct answer.

Example Question #2 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.

SPONTANEOUS

Possible Answers:

Not over

Not recorded

Not likely

Not planned

Not fair

有限公司rrect answer:

Not planned

Explanation:

Something that is "spontaneous" isnot planned;happens by chance or accident. To provide further guidance, "recorded" meanswritten down or preserved.

Example Question #941 :Identifying Synonyms

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

PUNCTUAL

Possible Answers:

Cautious

Prompt

Dilatory

Prudish

Scared

有限公司rrect answer:

Prompt

Explanation:

"Punctual" meanspromptoron time. Therefore, "prompt" is the proper synonym.

Example Question #3 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

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

ETERNAL

Possible Answers:

Jubilant

Illiterate

Pious

Never-ending

Passive

有限公司rrect answer:

Never-ending

Explanation:

"Eternal" meansnot having an endorlasting forever, so "never-ending" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "eternal": "illiterate" means没有学会读或写; "jubilant" meansextremely happy and joyful; "passive" meansnot active; and "pious" meansvery religious.

Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

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

ARBITRARY

Possible Answers:

Inconsistent

Jaded

Pointed

Surprised

Unruly

有限公司rrect answer:

Inconsistent

Explanation:

"Arbitrary" meansunreasonableorundetermined."Inconsistent" is the best choice because it meanscontradictoryorerratic. When something is "inconsistent," it is constantly changing and therefore cannot be determined.有限公司nsidering the other choices, "surprised" meansshockedorastonished,"jaded" meansworn out,and "unruly" meansdifficult to control.

Example Question #5 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

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

BRISK

Possible Answers:

Leisurely

Quick

Forlorn

Fierce

Steady

有限公司rrect answer:

Quick

Explanation:

Something that is "brisk" is best summarized asquick or fast; for example, a "brisk" wind is one that is blustering. In terms of the other answer choices, "forlorn" meanslonely;"steady" meansconstant; "leisurely" meanslaidback;and "fierce" meansstrong or aggressive.

Example Question #6 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

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

CONSTANT

Possible Answers:

Sustainable

Unchanging

Fallible

有限公司ntiguous

Ghastly

有限公司rrect answer:

Unchanging

Explanation:

“Constant” meansnot changing, staying the same. To provide further help, “fallible” meansimperfect; “ghastly” meansghost-like or horrific; “contiguous” meanssequential; “sustainable” meansable to be kept going.

Example Question #7 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

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

IMMINENT

Possible Answers:

Sympathetic

有限公司ntrary

Impending

Adverse

Logical

有限公司rrect answer:

Impending

Explanation:

"Imminent" is defined aslikely to occur at any moment, and "impending" is defined asabout to happen. These similar definitions make the two words synonyms.

Example Question #8 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

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

ERRATIC

Possible Answers:

Irregular

理性的

True

Tacit

Flagrant

有限公司rrect answer:

Irregular

Explanation:

The word "erratic" meansconstantly changing or having no certain state."Irregular" is the best choice because it has a related definition—not regular.有限公司nsidering the other choices, "true" meansaccurately reflecting things as they areorcorrect,"rational" meansagreeable to reason,"tacit" meansunderstood without being said, and "flagrant" meansbrazenordone without care for the obviousness with which one is breaking rules.

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