ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Lower Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #374 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

TREATY

Possible Answers:

Discussion

Warfare

Dispute

Agreement

Conversation

Correct answer:

Agreement

Explanation:

A "treaty" is a kind of agreement reached between two groups. Often, treaties are spoken of being made between two countries. For example, at the end of Revolutionary War in the US, the Treaty of Paris was the name of the agreement (signed in Paris) that ended the war. The best option given for this question is "agreement."

Example Question #375 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MANUFACTURE

Possible Answers:

Labor

Strain

Iron

Attempt

Produce

Correct answer:

Produce

Explanation:

The word "manufactor" comes from Latin words that mean to make with your hands. The "manu-" part is related to "manual". A small book is called a "manual" because you can hold it easily in your hands. We tend to think of "manufacturing" as a big deal. There are "manufacturing plants" that produce all sorts of large items; however, the main meaning of "manufacture" is "to produce or make." Thus, "produce" is the best option.

Example Question #161 : Synonyms: Nouns

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SUBSTITUTE

Possible Answers:

Slap

Destroy

Replacement

Regulation

Surprise

Correct answer:

Replacement

Explanation:

The word "substitute" can be used as a noun, a verb, or an adjective. In general, it means to replace. As a noun, it means a replacement. When you have a "substitute teacher," this means that the person is standing in for another teacher, replacing him or her.

Example Question #162 : Synonyms: Nouns

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SYMPATHY

Possible Answers:

Joy

Disgust

Concern

Anger

Charity

Correct answer:

Concern

Explanation:

The word "sympathy" comes from Greek roots that literally mean to suffer with.... Thus, when you "have sympathy" for someone, you try to share in his or her feelings. For example, you could say, "The old man had sympathy for his neighbor whose wife recently died. His own wife had died recently, and he understood his neighbor's pain." This kind of "suffering with someone else" is a kind of concern or care.

Example Question #163 : Synonyms: Nouns

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PROCEDURE

Possible Answers:

Explanation

Paperwork

Process

Boredom

Intensity

Correct answer:

Process

Explanation:

A "procedure" is a process for accomplishing some task. It applies to any set of steps that we take to do something. Thus, there can be a procedure for building a desk but also a procedure for filling out a form. The best option is the simple word "process". Although we can explain what a procedure is, the procedure itself is not the explanation.  It is the activity of making or doing the thing.

Example Question #164 : Synonyms: Nouns

What is a synonym for exception?

Possible Answers:

luck

discussion

partnership

irregularity

ruling

Correct answer:

irregularity

Explanation:

When something is an exception, it stands out from the regular manner of things.  Some times, we speak of "exceptional circumstances."  Thus, when someone has has lost his job, that person's mood might be very bad.  However, we tend to forgive this, for we know that he is "not his regular self."  He is experiencing exceptional circumstances.  Thus, something that is exceptional is "not regular."  Clearly, the best option that matches this is "irregularity."  An "irregularity" is something that is irregular.

Example Question #85 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CRITICISM

Possible Answers:

Evaluation

Revision

Obliteration

Inquiry

Manipulation

Correct answer:

Evaluation

Explanation:

When we "critique" something, we give an honest evaluation of it. Often, we think of criticism as being harsh. When someone gives a criticism of our work, it can feel like they are being nasty. There is, however, such a thing as constructive criticism. This kind of criticism involves evaluating something and suggesting ways that it could be improved. This kind of criticism does not have to be nasty. Thus, "evaluation" is an acceptable synonym for "criticism."

Example Question #165 : Synonyms: Nouns

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

TRIAL

Possible Answers:

Difficulty

Sadness

Manufactured

Greeting

Surprise

Correct answer:

Difficulty

Explanation:

The word "trial" has several meanings. It can mean attempt, as when we talk about a "trial run." This is a first attempt before we actually do something. We can have a trial run of a new machine to see if it works well enough. A "trial" can also be a difficulty. Have you ever heard someone speak of something that is "trying"? It is in this sense that "trial" can mean "difficult."

Example Question #166 : Synonyms: Nouns

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

FURY

Possible Answers:

Rage

Sadness

Sorrow

Displeasure

Anger

Correct answer:

Rage

Explanation:

For this question, you need to match the intensity of "fury." Whenever we are "furious," we are not merely annoyed. We are very angry. Therefore, the best answer is "rage." When we speak of someone's "rage," we are talking about his or her extreme anger.

Example Question #167 : Synonyms: Nouns

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CONSEQUENCES

Possible Answers:

Delivery

Awareness

Amazement

Punishment

Outcome

Correct answer:

Outcome

Explanation:

The "consequences" of an action are the results that happen because of that action. Interestingly, the word comes from roots that literally mean what follows after something else. We most often think of negative consequences. Hence, the option "punishment" is likely tempting; however, "consequences" are better called "outcomes"—there can be positive as well as negative consequences. This is the best option among those provided.

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