Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs - ISEE Middle Level Verbal Reasoning

The word "surreptitious" means done secretly. The best choice is "covert," as it shares the same definition as "surreptitious." Considering the other choices, "surly" means unpleasant and ill-tempered , "eager" means excited due to a desire to do something , and "foundational" means serving as a foundation for something.

The word "demonstrative" refers to something that is meant to explain some information. The best choice is "explanatory" because it shares the same definition as "demonstrative." Considering the other choices, "achievable" means able to be attained, "lacking" means not having, and "showy" means making a great display.

The word "vituperative" means abusive. So "abusive," a word that means characterized by treating someone badly, is the correct answer. Considering the other choices, "neglected" means not having received a suitable amount of attention, "criticized" means judged harshly by another when describing something,and "disorganized" means careless.

"Tangential" means straying from a particular subject or topic of conversation. The best choice is "off-topic" because it shares the same definition of "tangential." Considering the other choices, "triangular" means resembling a triangle or having the shape of a triangle, "mysterious" means unclear or unexplainable, and "pedestrian" means unoriginal.

The word "equivocal" means unclear in meaning due to being able to be interpreted in multiple ways. The best choice is "ambiguous," which means having more than one meaning. Something that is ambiguous is unclear because it can have multiple meanings, as is an equivocal statement. Considering the other choices, "equal" means having the same value, "audible" means able to be heard, and "original" means new or the initial one of its kind.

“Fatal” means deadly or lethal. To provide further help, “unruly” means not obedient, naughty; “dominant” means in charge, in control; “feeble” means weak and pathetic; “robust” means strong and sturdy. Someone who is “feeble” is opposite to someone who is “robust,” so the two words are antonyms.

The word "inane" means having no sense. So, "absurd," which means completely senseless, is the best choice. Considering the other choices, "eminent" means distinguished in rank, "smooth" means even on the surface, and "wordy" means talkative.

"Substantial" means of great weight or significance. Therefore, "significant" is the correct synonym.

"Aghast" is defined as struck with terror, amazement, or horror, so "shocked" is the best match.

The word "prolific" means incredibly productive or existing in large quantities.The best choice is "copious" because "copious" also means existing in large quantities. Considering the other choices, "scripted" means planned, "small" means not great in size, and "broken" means reduced to fragments or not able to function as normal.

"Erroneous" is an adjective that means "wrong; incorrect," so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "wrong." "Correct," then, cannot be the correct answer, because "correct" is an antonym of "erroneous," not a synonym. "Mistaken," however, is an adjective that means either "wrong in one's opinion or judgment" or especially of a belief, "based on or resulting from a misunderstanding or faulty judgment." Because "mistaken" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "erroneous," "mistaken" is the correct answer.

The word "stoic" means not showing emotion. The best choice is "unemotional," which means not demonstrating emotions or not having emotions. Considering the other choices, a "stove" is a machine that generates heat for use, "cooked" means prepared by use of heat, and a "chair" is a seat.

The word "irate" means angry. The best choice is "angry," as it is a part of the definition of "irate."

The word "tranquil" means peaceful. The best choice is "peaceful" because it is a part of the definition of "tranquil." Considering the other choices, "cozy" means warm and comfortable, a "quilt" is a bedspread, and a "bed" is a piece of furniture designed to be slept on.

"Leery" means distrustful of others or of a situation. For example, one might say, "The young woman was leery of the teenagers who hung out around the park and kept sneaking glances at her purse." So, "distrustful" is the correct answer.

"Disgruntled" means dissatisfied or unhappy. Thus, "disgruntled" is closest in meaning to "dissatisfied."

"Exuberant" is an adjective that means having a lot of energy or excited about something, so "excited" is the correct answer.

"Wary" means cautious, worried, or careful, so "cautious" is the correct answer. To help you, "garrulous" means talkative, "enchanting" means charming, "rakish" means dashing and attractive, and "witty" means quick with words and clever.

"Jubilant" means very happy and is related to the words "joy" and "jubilation," which both mean happiness, and "jubilee," which means anniversary.