ISEE Verbal Reasoning

Question 1

Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as BENEVOLENT.

Accepted Answer

Kind

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Hostile

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Indifferent

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Cautious

Question 2

OBSCURE is most nearly opposite in meaning to:

Accepted Answer

Clear

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Hidden

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Ancient

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Unusual

Question 3

Select the word that best completes the sentence: The scientist's _____ research methods ensured her results were reliable and reproducible.

Accepted Answer

Rigorous

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Haphazard

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Casual

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Superficial

Question 4

PROLIFIC is most nearly the same in meaning as:

Accepted Answer

Productive

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Lazy

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Ordinary

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Expensive

Question 5

Select the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to TENACIOUS.

Accepted Answer

Yielding

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Persistent

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Strong

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Determined

Question 6

The detective's _____ examination of the crime scene revealed evidence that others had overlooked.

Accepted Answer

Meticulous

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Careless

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Brief

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Random