ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Complexity, Precision, and Luck
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Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Complexity, Precision, And Luck
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ATTENTIVE
Friendly
Intellectual
Rapid
Aware
Brilliant
Aware
The word "attentive" is used to describe someone who is carefully aware of something. It means that he or she gives that thing his or her attention. To be attentive does not necessarily mean that such a person is intelligent; however, it does mean that he or she is aware. Thus, we would say, "She was an attentive listener, never missing a single word said to her."
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Complexity, Precision, And Luck
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
THOROUGH
Internal
Direct
Complete
Between
Passing
Complete
Do not confuse "thorough" with "through!" The word "thorough" means complete or total. It is used to describe something that is not done merely partially but is done in its fullness. For example, if you clean your room "thoroughly," you have done so completely.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Complexity, Precision, And Luck
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTRICATE
Complicated
Plain
Computerized
Vibrant
Simple
Complicated
When something is "intricate," it is complex. Thus, we can say, "He gave an intricate answer, taking a long time to describe all of the details of the new building." Also, you could say that a new invention is intricate if it is made up of many parts that fit together in complex ways. Therefore, the best option among those given is "complicated."
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Complexity, Precision, And Luck
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACCESSIBLE
Tiny
Understandable
Simplistic
Porous
Short
Understandable
Whenever something is "accessible," we can get to it relatively easily. An "accessible building" is one that doesn't take a lot of complicated maneuvers to reach. An "accessible item" on a shelf can be grabbed without a lot of trouble. "Accessible" does not mean "short" or "tiny"—even if being short or tiny makes some things more accessible. Instead, this question uses a secondary meaning of "accessible." We can also say that ideas are accessible. Thus, if someone can explain things in an understandable manner, we say that he or she is very accessible in his or her talking.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Complexity, Precision, And Luck
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONVOLUTED
Beautiful
Descriptive
Interesting
Playful
Complicated
Complicated
"Convoluted" means something is unclear or easy to understand, therefore, "complicated" would be the word most like convoluted.
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