ISEE Synonyms 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: HAUGHTY most nearly means —
- modest
- arrogant (Correct answer)
- cheerful
- nervous
Correct answer: arrogant
Haughty means having an attitude of superiority toward others, synonymous with arrogant.
Question 2: IMPETUOUS most nearly means —
- deliberate
- timid
- rash (Correct answer)
- cooperative
Correct answer: rash
Impetuous means acting quickly without thinking, which corresponds to rash.
Question 3: JOVIAL most nearly means —
- gloomy
- merry (Correct answer)
- fearful
- stubborn
Correct answer: merry
Jovial means cheerful and friendly, making merry the best synonym.
Question 4: KEEN most nearly means —
- dull
- reluctant
- eager (Correct answer)
- clumsy
Correct answer: eager
Keen means having an enthusiastic or strong interest, synonymous with eager.
Question 5: LETHARGIC most nearly means —
- energetic
- sluggish (Correct answer)
- curious
- brave
Correct answer: sluggish
Lethargic means lacking energy or enthusiasm, closely matched by sluggish.
Question 6: METICULOUS most nearly means —
- careless
- hasty
- thorough (Correct answer)
- vague
Correct answer: thorough
Meticulous means showing great attention to detail, synonymous with thorough.
Question 7: NEFARIOUS most nearly means —
- heroic
- wicked (Correct answer)
- ordinary
- loyal
Correct answer: wicked
Nefarious means criminal or wicked, making wicked the closest synonym.
HAUGHTY most nearly means —