Question 1

What is the relation of the following:
-Nomad : colonist

Accepted Answer

A nomad is a person who wanders, and a colonist settles and puts down roots. Therefore, these are opposite concepts. So, look for a pair of words that suggest opposites. A monarch is the ruler of a country, so eliminate choice (A). An equestrian is a person who rides a horse, so eliminate that choice. A person who is partisan shows bias, or favor, to one side or another in an argument or debate. There is not an opposite relationship in this pair. Itinerant means traveling or journeying, and resident means staying in one place, not migratory. Therefore, choice (B) is correct.

Question 2

What is the relation of the following:
-Diatribe : tirade ::

Accepted Answer

A diatribe is a rant or verbal attack, the same as a tirade. Therefore, look for the answer choice with synonyms. In choice (A), a torrent is a surge or violent flow, not a trickle. In choice (B), sophistry means a lack of imagination or lack of creativity. In choice (C), stalwart means strong and muscular, not feeble. Choice (D) is the only pair that contains synonyms. Vernacular means the colloquial speech or dialect of a region.

Question 3

What is the relation of the following:
-Dearth : glut ::

Accepted Answer

The term dearth means the shortage or lack of something, and glut is exactly the opposite, meaning overabundance or excess. So, look for the answer choice in which the terms have an opposite relationship. In choice (A), an accolade is a tribute or honor, so eliminate that choice. In choice (B), a conundrum is a dilemma or enigma, so eliminate that choice. In choice (D), an impediment is the same thing as an obstruction; both are barriers. In choice (C), halcyon means calm and peaceful, not tumultuous or chaotic, so that is the correct choice.

Question 4

What is the relation of the following:
-Zenith : summit ::

Accepted Answer

Zenith and summit are both words that refer to the highest point of something, like a mountaintop. Therefore, look for the pair of words that are synonyms. Apex also means the highest point, but nadir means the lowest point, so eliminate that choice. Yen and yang is a Chinese term that refers to dualities (such as light and dark) that co-exist. Since these are antonyms, eliminate choice C. Vale and gorge both refer to low points, such as a valley, so choice D is the most appropriate choice.

Question 5

What is the relation of the following:
-Contiguous : distant ::

Accepted Answer

Contiguous means neighboring or adjacent, not distant, so look for the answer choice that contains antonyms. Something that is fictitious is made up, or fabricated. Someone who is licentious is immoral or wicked. Someone who is morose is sad or sullen. The only answer choice that contains antonyms is choice (C). Something that is imperceptible is not noticeable, and something that is conspicuous is obvious.

Question 6

What is the relation of the following:
-Conspicuous : noticeable ::

Accepted Answer

Something that is conspicuous is noticeable, so look in the answer choices for the pair that are synonyms. Something that is ostentatious is flamboyant and showy, which is the exact opposite of unpretentious. A garrulous person is talking and outgoing, not reserved. Something that is sporadic happens in an irregular fashion, not as a consistent, recurring event. The only pair that contains antonyms is choice (D). Something that is temperate is pleasant, such as temperate weather.

Question 7

What is the relation of the following:
-Disheveled : unkempt ::

Accepted Answer

Something that is disheveled is messy or unkempt. Therefore, look for the answer choice that contains synonyms. In choice (A), officious means someone who is meddling and overenthusiastic about offering their opinion, which is exactly the opposite of retiring. In choice (C), lackadaisical means half-hearted and apathetic, not vigorous and energetic. In choice (D), monolithic means massive, not minute or tiny. Choice (B) is the only answer choice that contains synonyms. Latent means underlying or dormant, so that is the choice that contains synonyms.

Question 8

What is the relation of the following:
-Denigrate : malign ::

Accepted Answer

Denigrate and malign both means to belittle or degrade. In choice (A), placate means to soothe or calm and incense means to anger. In choice (C), to ostracize means to exclude, not to include. In choice (D), to transgress means to disobey or misbehave. The only choice that contains synonyms is choice (B). To permeate means to infuse, fill, or saturate.

Question 9

What is the relation of the following:
-Deferential : disrespectful ::

Accepted Answer

Deferential means courteous and reverent, not disrespectful, so look for the answer choice that contains antonyms. In choice (A), imperative means urgent or essential, so eliminate that choice. In choice (C), irascible means grumpy and quick-tempered, which is the same as petulant. In choice (D), maladroit means awkward or inept. The only choice that contains antonyms is choice (B). Obsequious means submissive and eager to serve, not assertive.

Question 10

What is the relation of the following:
-Disseminate : distribute ::

Accepted Answer

To disseminate means to distribute or circulate, so look for the answer choice that contains a pair of synonyms. In choice (B), to shirk means to avoid (such as a responsibility), which is the opposite of acknowledge. Eliminate choice (C), because to simper means to leer or sneer. Eliminate choice (D), because to transmogrify means to change the appearance of something, not to appear. The only choice that contains synonyms is choice (A). To renounce means to give up or relinquish.

Question 11

What is the relation of the following:
-Blatant : furtive ::

Accepted Answer

Blatant means obvious, and furtive means secretive, so look for the answer choice that contains antonyms. One who is rapacious is predatory or greedy, so eliminate choice (B). One who is prurient and lascivious is overtly interested in sex, so eliminate choice (C). Obligatory and compulsory mean the same thing - required. All of the answer choices contain synonyms except choice (A). Spontaneous means on the spur-of-the-moment or unplanned, so choice (A) is correct.

Question 12

What is the relation of the following:
-Serenity : tranquility

Accepted Answer

A feeling of serenity is characterized by tranquility, just as a feeling of disquietude is characterized by anxiety, as in choice (B). Choice (A) is incorrect, because solitude, or seclusion, is not usually accompanied by trepidation, or dread. Choice (C) is incorrect because a feeling of humiliation is not really related to repulsion or disgust. Choice (D) is incorrect because magnanimity means generous, so it could not be characterized by pettiness.

Question 13

What is the relation of the following:
-Cumbersome : unwieldy ::

Accepted Answer

Something that is cumbersome is clumsy or unwieldy, so look for the answer choice that contains synonyms. Abstruse means obsolete or hidden, as does obscure, so that is the synonym pair. Choice (B) is incorrect, because cursory means hasty or hurried and scrupulous means careful and thorough. Something that is indelible is permanent, not fleeting, so eliminate choice (C). Someone who is phlegmatic is apathetic or indifferent, not vigorous and energetic.

Question 14

What is the relation of the following:
-Caustic : sarcastic ::

Accepted Answer

Caustic means severely critical or sarcastic, so look for the answer pair that contains synonyms. Rancid means rotten or stale, and unsullied means pure or untarnished, so those are antonyms. Something that is succulent is juicy, and something that is desiccated is dry, so eliminate that pair. Something that is ephemeral is transient or temporary, not permanent. In choice (D), vehement means passionate, as does fervent. Choice (D) is the synonym pair.

Question 15

What is the relation of the following:
-Discreet : tactless ::

Accepted Answer

Discreet means cautious and careful, not tactless, so look for the answer choice that contains antonyms. Choice (A) is incorrect, because someone who is otiose is idle, useless, and slothful. Choice (B) is incorrect, because opprobrious means outrageously disgraceful or shameful. Choice (D) is incorrect, because if someone is prolific, they are productive. Choice (C) is the only answer that contains antonyms. Inclement means stormy or foul, not pleasant.

Question 16

What is the relation of the following:
-Appease : placate ::

Accepted Answer

To appease means to calm, soothe, or pacify, as does placate. So, look for the answer choice that contains a pair of synonyms. Choice (A) is incorrect, because belabor means to insist repeatedly, and disregard means to overlook or ignore. Choice (B) is incorrect, because to obfuscate means to make things confusing or complicated, and to clarify means to make something clear. Choice (C) is incorrect, because to vacillate means to be indecisive or to waver, and that is the opposite of decide. The only answer choice that contains synonyms is choice (D). Obviate and preclude both mean to anticipate and prevent difficulties, so choice (D) is correct.

Question 17

What is the relation of the following:
-Credulous : naïve ::

Accepted Answer

Credulous and naïve are synonyms that mean trusting, so look for the answer choice that contains synonyms. In choice (A), nebulous means hazy and ill-defined, not precise. In choice (B), ornate means elaborate and ornamental, not unadorned. In choice (D), pugnacious means argumentative, not peaceable. Therefore, choice (C) is the only pair that contains synonyms, as resplendent means magnificent or dazzling.

Question 18

What is the relation of the following:
-Derivative : original ::

Accepted Answer

The word derivative means copied or unoriginal. Therefore, look for the answer choice that contains antonyms. An anticlimax is a letdown or a disappointment, so eliminate choice (B). Clandestine means secretly or in a surreptitious manner, so eliminate choice (C). Wizened means wrinkled or shriveled, so eliminate that choice. Jubilation means joy or delight, not despondency or sadness.

Question 19

What is the relation of the following:
-Collusion : conspiracy ::

Accepted Answer

A collusion and a conspiracy are the same thing - a secret agreement. Therefore, look for the set of terms that are synonyms. A larceny is a burglary and may be premeditated or planned, but the relationship is not the same. Meditation is a quiet introspection, and does not really relate to advisement of any sort. A liaison provides a connection, and is not disassociated from anything, so eliminate choice (D). A maelstrom is a strong whirlpool, so choice (C) is correct.

Question 20

What is the relation of the following:
-The base of a triangle is 10 cm. The height is 6 cm. What is its area?

Accepted Answer

The area of the triangle is 30 cm². The formula for the area of a triangle is ½bh. Since base is 10 and height is 6, you multiply them to get 60 and then multiply by ½ to get 30 cm².

Quiz 1: Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) Middle

What is the relation of the following: -Nomad : colonist

What is the relation of the following: -Diatribe : tirade ::

What is the relation of the following: -Dearth : glut ::

What is the relation of the following: -Zenith : summit ::

What is the relation of the following: -Contiguous : distant ::

What is the relation of the following: -Conspicuous : noticeable ::

What is the relation of the following: -Disheveled : unkempt ::

What is the relation of the following: -Denigrate : malign ::

What is the relation of the following: -Deferential : disrespectful ::

What is the relation of the following: -Disseminate : distribute ::

What is the relation of the following: -Blatant : furtive ::

What is the relation of the following: -Serenity : tranquility

What is the relation of the following: -Cumbersome : unwieldy ::

What is the relation of the following: -Caustic : sarcastic ::

What is the relation of the following: -Discreet : tactless ::

What is the relation of the following: -Appease : placate ::

What is the relation of the following: -Credulous : naïve ::

What is the relation of the following: -Derivative : original ::

What is the relation of the following: -Collusion : conspiracy ::

What is the relation of the following: -The base of a triangle is 10 cm. The height is 6 cm. What is its area?