Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, and Variety - ISEE Middle Level Verbal Reasoning

The word "banal" means lacking originality. The best choice is "unimaginative," as something that is banal is unimaginative_._

“Egregious” means dreadful, terrible, or"appalling." As for the other answer choices, “desirable” means desired or wanted; “lofty” means proud, tall, or high-minded; "considerable" means notable or significant; and "limber" means nimble and flexible.

The word "replete" means abundant or full. The best choice is "full" because it is a part of the definition of "replete."

An "exceptional" idea, person, or object is remarkable. For example, an exceptional sunset or an exceptional report card are each outstanding.

Derelict most nearly means "neglected." Something that is derelict has been abandoned or deserted. For example, "she was leery of entering the building due to its location next to the derelict lot."

The other words are all antonyms.

"Egregious" is an adjective that means "outstandingly bad; shocking," so we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "very bad" or "shocking." "Appalling," an adjective that means "very bad in a way that causes fear, shock, or disgust," is the answer choice closest in meaning to "egregious," so "appalling" is the correct answer.

"Bizarre" means strange, unusual, or odd.

“Sundry” is an adjective that means “of various kinds; several,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “of various kinds.” That means that “uniform” cannot be the correct answer, because “uniform” can mean “of a similar form to another,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “sundry.” “Diverse,” however, is an adjective that means “showing a lot of variety,” and because “diverse” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “sundry,” “diverse” is the correct answer.

"Pristine" is an adjective that means pure and clean; unspoiled. Of the available answer choices, only "immaculate," an adjective that means very clean, is close in meaning to "pristine," so "immaculate" is the correct answer.

"Ideal," when used as a noun, is defined as a standard of perfection or excellence, so "standard" is the best choice. Be careful not to confuse "ideal" with "idea." None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "ideal": "scheme" means plot; "perception" means the act of recognizing something using one's senses; "feat" means accomplishment; and "bulletin" means report or news story.

"Oddball," when used as an adjective, means weird, strange, or out of the ordinary, so "strange" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "oddball": "elusive" means difficult to grasp or catch; "wise" means very intelligent and experienced; "essential" means necessary; and "irate" means angr y or furious.

The word "horrid" means horrible or terrible. The best choice is "terrible" as it shares the same definition as "horrid."

"Scarce" means rare or in short supply, so "rare" is the correct answer. To help you, "abundant" means plentiful, "common" means normal or regularly encountered, "rout" means beat or thrash, and "admonish" means criticize, tell-off, or scold.

"Phenomenal" is defined as very remarkable. This is simialr to "extraordinary."

Things that are "redundant" are characterized by unnecessary repetition, so "repetitive" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "redundant" and the correct answer.

"Fruitful" means having a high yield or productive, so "fruitful" is a synonym of "productive."

"Abundant" means plentiful, so "plentiful" is the correct answer.

"Impeccable" is an adjective that means flawless and faultless, so the answer closest in meaning to "impeccable" is "perfect," an adjective that also means flawless. Considering the other choices, "flawed" is an adjective meaning imperfect, "distant" is an adjective meaning far or not close, and "round" is an adjective meaning circular.

"Classic" is an adjective meaning traditional or typical, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "classic" is "typical," an adjective meaning representative of a certain type. Considering the other answer choices, "unusual" is an antonym of "classic" and means abnormal or not typical, "irritating" means annoying, and "extraordinary" means beyond what is normal.