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Example Question #2 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word that has most nearly the same meaning as the word in capital letters.
CORDIAL
persuasive
jubilant
interesting
friendly
comical
friendly
"Cordial" is defined as warm and sincere. "Cordially" is commonly used at the end of letters, in place of "sincerely." "Friendly" is the closest match because warmth and sincerity are associated with friendliness.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
A synonym of "headstrong" is __________.
energetic
tough
unfriendly
obstinate
bossy
obstinate
"Headstrong" is an adjective that means "not willing to do what other people want: very stubborn." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that is also an adjective and means something like "stubborn." While "tough" might look like a potentially correct answer because "tough" is a synonym of "strong," and "headstrong" contains the word "strong," "tough" does not mean "stubborn," so it cannot be the correct answer. "Obstinate," however, means "stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so." Because "obstinate" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "headstrong," "obstinate" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Each synonyms question is made up of a word in capital letters followed by five choices. Choose the one word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLEMN:
carefree
minor
cheerful
pleased
serious
serious
Something that is solemn such as a solemn event indicates that it is serious in nature.
Example Question #182 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Each synonyms question is made up of a word in capital letters followed by five choices. Choose the one word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTRAUGHT:
annoyed
upset
horrified
irritated
enraged
upset
If someone is distraught, it means they are highly distressed and upset.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Each synonyms question is made up of a word in capital letters followed by five choices. Choose the one word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GLUM:
enthusiastic
laidback
depressed
serious
lazy
depressed
When someone is glum, it means that they are depressed or saddened.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
A synonym of "dissatisfied" is __________.
pleased
erroneous
funny
petulant
disgruntled
disgruntled
"Dissatisfied" is an adjective that means "not content or happy with something." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "not happy with something." So, "pleased" cannot be the correct answer, because "pleased" is an antonym of "dissatisfied," not a synonym. "Disgruntled," however, is an adjective that means "angry or dissatisfied," so "disgruntled" is the correct answer because it is closest in meaning to "dissatisfied."
Example Question #184 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
A synonym of "benevolent" is __________.
rude
generous
entrenched
polite
bending
generous
Benevolent is often used to refer to leaders who lead with kindness and generosity. While polite may be close, benevolence always goes hand in hand with generosity; thus "generous" is the correct answer.
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.
FURIOUS
Ecstatic
Enraged
Depressed
Miffed
Enraged
"Furious" means full of rage. The best answer choice is "enraged" because it shares the same definition. "Furious" and "enraged" are synonyms. Considering the other choices, "depressed" means sad and gloomy, "miffed" means annoyed, and "ecstatic" means incredibly overjoyed.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the synonym.
Distraught
Joyful
Emotional
Distressed
Calm
Tearful
Distressed
When somone is distraught, they are upset and deeply agitated, which can also describe someone who is distressed.
If someone is distraught, they can also be emotional, but distressed is a better answer choice. Emotional describes both positive and negative feelings, whereas distraught and distressed have negative connotations.
Example Question #187 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MELANCHOLY
Mournful
Pleased
Impassive
Boring
Mournful
"Melancholy" refers to a gloominess in a person's mood; a person who is feeling "melancholy" will seem sad or depressed. "Mournful," which also means sad or gloomy, is therefore the best answer. "Pleased" is an opposite of "melancholy," and both "boring" and "impassive" indicate a lack of emotion, not any specific feeling of sadness.
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