Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs - ISEE Middle Level Verbal Reasoning
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LUCRATIVE
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LUCRATIVE
"Lucrative" is defined as moneymaking. This is simliar to "profitable."
"Lucrative" is defined as moneymaking. This is simliar to "profitable."
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CONTRARY
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CONTRARY
"Contrary" is defined as opposite in nature. "Contradictory" is defined as asserting the opposite. Therefore, the two words are synonyms.
"Contrary" is defined as opposite in nature. "Contradictory" is defined as asserting the opposite. Therefore, the two words are synonyms.
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MONETARY
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MONETARY
"Monetary" means relating to money, or financial, so "financial" is the synonym.
"Monetary" means relating to money, or financial, so "financial" is the synonym.
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CONTRARY
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CONTRARY
"Contrary" means opposite of, so "opposite" is the synonym.
"Contrary" means opposite of, so "opposite" is the synonym.
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POTENT
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POTENT
"Potent" means powerful or strong, so "powerful" is the synonym.
"Potent" means powerful or strong, so "powerful" is the synonym.
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INTRICATE
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INTRICATE
"Intricate" means complicated or complex, so "complex" is the correct answer.
"Intricate" means complicated or complex, so "complex" is the correct answer.
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INERT
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INERT
“Inert” means static or motionless, so "static" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "inert": "visible" means able to be seen; "edible" means able to be eaten; "audible" means able to be heard; and "impassioned" means emotional.
“Inert” means static or motionless, so "static" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "inert": "visible" means able to be seen; "edible" means able to be eaten; "audible" means able to be heard; and "impassioned" means emotional.
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FACILE
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FACILE
The word "facile" means easy, or usually, too easy. To provide further help, "soporific" means sleep-inducing, causing exhaustion; "energizing" means gives energy; "malicious" means spiteful, intending to cause harm. To provide further assistance, "soporific" and "energizing" are antonyms of one another, just like "facile" and "challenging" are antonyms of one another. Synonyms are two words that have the same meaning and antonyms are two words that have different meanings.
The word "facile" means easy, or usually, too easy. To provide further help, "soporific" means sleep-inducing, causing exhaustion; "energizing" means gives energy; "malicious" means spiteful, intending to cause harm. To provide further assistance, "soporific" and "energizing" are antonyms of one another, just like "facile" and "challenging" are antonyms of one another. Synonyms are two words that have the same meaning and antonyms are two words that have different meanings.
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EXPEDIENT
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EXPEDIENT
"Expedient" means practical but possibly immoral. The best choice is "practical" because it is part of the definition of "expedient." Considering the other choices, a "pedal" is a lever controlled by foot in order to operate something, "cautious" means showing alertness in a dangerous situation, and "quiet" means silent or not saying much.
"Expedient" means practical but possibly immoral. The best choice is "practical" because it is part of the definition of "expedient." Considering the other choices, a "pedal" is a lever controlled by foot in order to operate something, "cautious" means showing alertness in a dangerous situation, and "quiet" means silent or not saying much.
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AUSPICIOUS
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AUSPICIOUS
The word "auspicious" means promising success. The best choice is "promising," as it shares the same definition as "auspicious." Considering the other choices, "austere" means strict, "oust" means overthrow or remove from a position, and "howl" means cry out.
The word "auspicious" means promising success. The best choice is "promising," as it shares the same definition as "auspicious." Considering the other choices, "austere" means strict, "oust" means overthrow or remove from a position, and "howl" means cry out.
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ULTIMATE
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ULTIMATE
"Ultimate" is an adjective meaning maximum, farthest, or greatest. So the answer choice closest in meaning is "utmost," an adjective meaning greatest, highest, or most. Considering the other answer choices, "worst" is the antonym of "ultimate" and an adjective meaning bad or faulty, "helpless" is an adjective meaning weak or dependent, and "trivial" is an adjective meaning of very little importance.
"Ultimate" is an adjective meaning maximum, farthest, or greatest. So the answer choice closest in meaning is "utmost," an adjective meaning greatest, highest, or most. Considering the other answer choices, "worst" is the antonym of "ultimate" and an adjective meaning bad or faulty, "helpless" is an adjective meaning weak or dependent, and "trivial" is an adjective meaning of very little importance.
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ORNATE
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ORNATE
"Ornate" is an adjective that means elaborate, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "ornate" is "decorated," an adjective meaning attractive or ornamental. Considering the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "ornate": "plain" means clear; "empty" means vacant or not containing anything; and "full" means complete or containing as much as a container can.
"Ornate" is an adjective that means elaborate, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "ornate" is "decorated," an adjective meaning attractive or ornamental. Considering the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "ornate": "plain" means clear; "empty" means vacant or not containing anything; and "full" means complete or containing as much as a container can.
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CONGRUENT
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CONGRUENT
The word "congruent" means agreeable or compatible. The best choice is "compatible" because it shares the same definition as "congruent." Considering the other choices, "paired" means put together in a pair, "hardworking" means dedicated, and "denied" means rejected.
The word "congruent" means agreeable or compatible. The best choice is "compatible" because it shares the same definition as "congruent." Considering the other choices, "paired" means put together in a pair, "hardworking" means dedicated, and "denied" means rejected.
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DISPARATE
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DISPARATE
The word "disparate" means unequal or uneven. The best choice is "uneven," as it is a part of the definition of "disparate." Considering the other choices, "delayed" means put off to a later time, "cold" means having a relatively low temperature, and "bombastic" describes language and means sounding impressive but not actually meaning much .
The word "disparate" means unequal or uneven. The best choice is "uneven," as it is a part of the definition of "disparate." Considering the other choices, "delayed" means put off to a later time, "cold" means having a relatively low temperature, and "bombastic" describes language and means sounding impressive but not actually meaning much .
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VIRULENT
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VIRULENT
The word "virulent" means harmful. "Harmful" is the best choice, as it is a part of the definition of "virulent."
The word "virulent" means harmful. "Harmful" is the best choice, as it is a part of the definition of "virulent."
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CONTAMINATED
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CONTAMINATED
“Contaminated” means infected with something. To provide further help, “prohibited” and "forbidden" are synonyms and both mean banned; “forced” means made to do something; “measured,” in the context of this question, means deliberate and careful.
“Contaminated” means infected with something. To provide further help, “prohibited” and "forbidden" are synonyms and both mean banned; “forced” means made to do something; “measured,” in the context of this question, means deliberate and careful.
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ANEMIC
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ANEMIC
“Anemic” means weak or feeble. The prefix a- means not or without, as evidenced in “anemic,” which means without strength, or “atheist,” which means without religion, without belief. To provide further help, “robust” means strong and reliable; “eloquent” means well-spoken; “erudite” means intelligent and well-read.
“Anemic” means weak or feeble. The prefix a- means not or without, as evidenced in “anemic,” which means without strength, or “atheist,” which means without religion, without belief. To provide further help, “robust” means strong and reliable; “eloquent” means well-spoken; “erudite” means intelligent and well-read.
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POTENTIAL
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POTENTIAL
“Potential” means possible or capable of becoming real. The closest answer choice is “latent,” which means hidden, lying dormant. To provide further help, “inert” means motionless; “occupant” means resident; a “mentor” is a teacher; “refrain” means to stop doing.
“Potential” means possible or capable of becoming real. The closest answer choice is “latent,” which means hidden, lying dormant. To provide further help, “inert” means motionless; “occupant” means resident; a “mentor” is a teacher; “refrain” means to stop doing.
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PRONE
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PRONE
The word “prone” means likely to suffer from something specific. This is closest in meaning to “susceptible,” which means at risk from something specific. To provide further help, “wily” and “cunning” are synonyms that both describe someone who is smart and tricky, someone with lots of guile. Additionally, “portly” means fat and “comely” means cute.
The word “prone” means likely to suffer from something specific. This is closest in meaning to “susceptible,” which means at risk from something specific. To provide further help, “wily” and “cunning” are synonyms that both describe someone who is smart and tricky, someone with lots of guile. Additionally, “portly” means fat and “comely” means cute.
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FACILE
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FACILE
The word “facile” means very simple or easy. This is closest in meaning to “simplistic,” which means very simple. To provide further help, “abhorrent” means grotesque, horrific; “grotesque” means horrifying and repulsive; “banal” means boring or ordinary.
The word “facile” means very simple or easy. This is closest in meaning to “simplistic,” which means very simple. To provide further help, “abhorrent” means grotesque, horrific; “grotesque” means horrifying and repulsive; “banal” means boring or ordinary.
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