Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, and Location - ISEE Middle Level: Verbal Reasoning

"Arbitrary" means unreasonable or undetermined. "Inconsistent" is the best choice because it means contradictory or erratic. When something is "inconsistent," it is constantly changing and therefore cannot be determined.Considering the other choices, "surprised" means shocked or astonished,"jaded" means worn out, and "unruly" means difficult to control.

The word "prone" means lying on one's side. The best choice is "flat," which means horizontal. Something that lays on its side is horizontal. Considering the other choices, "urgent" means _necessary and pressing, "_rural" means pertaining to the countryside or having characteristics of country life, and "positive" means certain, optimistic, or carrying an electrical charge that is the opposite of negative.

"Punctual" means prompt or on time. Therefore, "prompt" is the proper synonym.

"Eternal" means not having an end or lasting forever, so "never-ending" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "eternal": "illiterate" means not having learned to read or write; "jubilant" means extremely happy and joyful; "passive" means not active; and "pious" means very religious.

Something that is "brisk" is best summarized as quick or fast; for example, a "brisk" wind is one that is blustering. In terms of the other answer choices, "forlorn" means lonely; "steady" means constant; "leisurely" means laidback; and "fierce" means strong or aggressive.

“Constant” means not changing, staying the same. To provide further help, “fallible” means imperfect; “ghastly” means ghost-like or horrific; “contiguous” means sequential; “sustainable” means able to be kept going.

"Prone" is defined as lying flat or lying flat while facing downward, so "reclining" is the best choice. "Upright," which means vertical, has the opposite meaning.

The word "sporadic" means happening at irregular intervals in time. The best choice is "intermittent" because it shares the same definition. Considering the other choices, "arboreal" means having to do with trees, "spartan" means self-disciplined and apathetic about comfort, and "burdensome" means troublesome.

"Isolated" is an adjective meaning alone or solitary, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "isolated" is "separate," which is an adjective that means apart or distinct. Considering the other choices, "similar" is an adjective meaning alike, "combined" is an adjective meaning joined, and "united" is an adjective meaning together.

The word "verdant" means green or covered in green vegetation. The best choice is "lush," which can also mean covered in lots of green vegetation. Considering the other choices, "canine" means having the characteristics of a dog, "fabricated" means artificially created, and "peaceful" means calm.

“Provincial” means unsophisticated or characterized by simple and localized understanding. To provide further help, “unstoppable” means not able to be stopped; “implausible” means not believable; “implied” means suggested.

The best answer choice is bleak. Desolate refers to something that is bleak or depressing and barren.

The best answer choice is balanced since the verb poised means to be balanced or suspended.

Transient most nearly means temporary. Something that is "transient" is passing or fleeting. As a noun, the word most nearly refers to a vagabond. For example, "her feelings were transient."

The other choices are antonyms, with the exception of "peaceful," which is unrelated.

Something that is "abrupt" is sudden or unexpected, so "unexpected" is the correct answer.

"Furtile" means producing vegetation or crops or able to have children, so "fruitful" is the best match. "Barren" means failing to produce fruit or unable to have children and is an antonym of "fertile."

"Obsolete" means outdated or no longer in use, so "outdated" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "obsolete": "modern" is an antonym of "obsolete" and means new or up-to-date; "stubborn" means refusing to change one's attitude or viewpoint despite evidence to the contrary; "pious" means devout or very religious; and "wretched" means miserable or very sad.

The word "ubiquitous" means present everywhere. The best choice is "omnipresent" since it also means present everywhere.

The word "rustic" means pertaining to the countryside or simple and plain . The best choice is "simple" because it is a part of the definition of "rustic." Often, simplicity is associated with the countryside, while complexity and sophistication is associated with the city. Considering the other choices, "rusted" means coated with rust and corroded,"metallic" means consisting of or resembling metal,and "turbulent" means tumultuous or stormy.