ISEE Synonyms Practice Test 1

1. INTERMITTENTLY

• A. constantly
• B. annually
• C. using intermediaries
• D. at irregular intervals

2. DECEPTION

• A. secrets
• B. fraud
• C. mistrust
• D. hatred

3. ACCLAIM

• A. amazement
• B. laughter
• C. booing
• D. applause

4. ERECT

• A. paint
• B. design
• C. destroy
• D. construct

5. RELISH

• A. care
• B. speed
• C. amusement
• D. enjoy

6. FORTNIGHT

• A. two weeks
• B. one week
• C. two months
• D. one month

7. IMPOSE

• A. disguise
• B. escape
• C. require
• D. tax

8. ALIAS

• A. enemy
• B. sidekick
• C. hero
• D. other name

9. ITINERANT

• A. traveling
• B. shrewd
• C. insurance
• D. aggressive

10. AMPLE

• A. plentiful
• B. enthusiastic
• C. well-shaped
• D. overweight

11. STENCH

• A. puddle of slimy water
• B. pile of debris
• C. foul odor
• D. dead animal

12. SULLEN

• A. grayish yellow
• B. soaking wet
• C. very dirty
• D. angrily silent

13. TERSE

• A. pointed
• B. trivial
• C. nervous
• D. lengthy

14. INCREMENT

• A. an improvisation
• B. an increase
• C. feces
• D. specification

15. MISCONSTRUED

• A. followed directions
• B. led astray
• C. acting to supervise
• D. interpreted erroneously