Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Truth, Existence, and Understanding - ISEE Lower Level Verbal Reasoning

For something to be "fanciful," it means that it is whimsical and imaginary; it is opposite of something that is real and reasonable.

"Ephemeral" is an adjective that means "lasting for a very short time." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "lasting for a short time." "Permanent" cannot be the correct answer, then, because "permanent" is an antonym of "lasting for a short time." "Transitory," however, is an adjective that means "not permanent," or in other words, "of brief duration : temporary," and because it is the answer choice that is closest in meaning to "ephemeral," "transitory" is the correct answer.

"Ludicrous" is an adjective that means "so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "ridiculous." "Sensible" cannot be the correct answer, then, because "sensible" is an antonym of "ridiculous." "Preposterous," however, is an adjective that means "contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous," and because it is the answer choice that is closest in meaning to "ludicrous," "preposterous" is the correct answer.

"Improbable" is an adjective that means either "not likely to be true or to happen" or "unexpected and apparently inauthentic." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "not likely." "Expected" cannot be the correct answer, then, because "expected" means "regarded as likely to happen," making it an antonym, not a synonym, or "improbable." "Unlikely," however, is an adjective that means "not likely to happen, be done, or be true; improbable," and because "unlikely" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "improbable," "unlikely" is the correct answer.

"Incredible" means not able to be believed. "Unbelievable" is a synonym of "incredible." None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "incredible": "recognizable" means able to be recognized or noticeable; "acceptable" means passable or just meeting a standard; and "edible" means able to be eaten.

"Implicit" is an adjective that means recognized but not actually stated. So, the best answer choice is "implied," which also means recognized but not actually stated. While all of the incorrect answer choices also begin with "im-," none of them are close in meaning to "implicit": "implicated" means accused of a crime; "implacable" means unable to be appeased; and "impecunious" means having no money or very poor.

Something that is "tentative" is unsure or uncertain. "Uncertain" is the best answer choice as it is a part of the definition of "tentative." "Certain" is an antonym of the word "tentative," and means sure or unavoidable; the other answer choices are unrelated.

The word "credible" means believable or true. The best choice is "sound" as it means true when it is used as an adjective. "Believe" is closely related to the word "credble" but cannot be the correct choice since "believe" is a verb while "credible" is an adjective. The other choices are unrelated. When none of the answer choices seem obviously correct to you, remember to consider their secondary definitions.

The word "skeptical" means having doubt. "Suspicious" also means having doubt. Therefore, "suspicious" is the best choice, as "suspicious" and "skeptical" have the same definition. Considering the other choices, "sketch" means draw quickly, _"_true" means real,and "trite" means unoriginal.

The correct answer is "precise." "Precise" and "accurate" are synonyms because both mean exact. The other words do not mean "accurate."

The correct answer is "ridiculous." "Absurd" and "ridiculous" both mean out of the ordinary or unusual, to the point of possibly being funny. The others words are all antonyms of "absurd."

When something is "contrived," it is obviously artificial or obviously fake. So, "artificial," which means fake or man-made instead of natural, is the correct answer.

"Preposterous" means not making sense, ridiculous, or absurd, so "absurd" is the correct answer. To help you, "whimsical" means quirky and silly, "intelligent" means smart, "mediocre" means average when a higher quality is expected, and "available" means able to be used or gotten.

Obscure can be used as a verb or an adjective. As an adjective, it means hard to understand; as a verb, it means to hide. To further help you, reveal means to make known; display means to show; depict means to represent.

"Incoherent" describes someone or something that is unable to be understood.

When a person behaves rationally, he or she is thinking sensibly about his or her actions. Similarly, "logical" behavior is conducted according to reasonable thought or "logic." In other words, these two terms are synonyms. As for the other choices, "unreasonable" behavior is not sensible, an "irritated" person is bothered or annoyed, someone who is "hurried" is rushed, and something "frangible" is easily broken.

"Credible" means believable or trustworthy. The best choice is "reliable" because it also means trustworthy. Considering the other choices, "doable" means able to be done, "sociable" means friendly, and "daring" means courageous.

The word "dubious" means doubtful or untrustworthy. The best choice is "doubtful" because it is part of the definition of "dubious_._"Considering the other choices, "double" means two of something, "wrong" means not correct, and "hasty" means quick.

The word "tentative" means uncertain. The best choice is "unsettled," which also means uncertain. Considering the other choices, to "chide" means to express disapproval, "caustic" means judgemental, and "timely" means well-timed.