ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms: Verbs

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

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Example Question #211 : Synonyms: Verbs

Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

SATISFY

Possible Answers:

Rejoice

Fulfill

Restrain

Gorge

Grant

Correct answer:

Fulfill

Explanation:

The word "satisfy" is related to "satisfaction," and both words come from the Latin meaning enough. To experience "satisfaction" is to be in a state of feeling "full." This does not mean that something is "gorged," as when we eat a lot. Instead, to be satisfied is nothing other than to be fulfilled or completed in a given respect. Indeed, one can experience satisfaction in a variety of ways beyond food—intellectual satisfaction, emotional satisfaction, and so forth.

Example Question #212 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

RECTIFY

Possible Answers:

Compliment

Undervalue

Abdicate

Fix

Perplex

Correct answer:

Fix

Explanation:

To "rectify" a situation is to repair it or make it right, generally when some problem has occurred. For example, if you failed to order enough pizza for the class party, you might rectify the situation by going out to get more. Of the answer choices given, "fix" is the only verb with a similar meaning. You may already know that to "compliment" another person is to say something nice about them, and the word structure of "undervalue" helps give away its meaning: to value, or appraise, an item at a lower amount than it is worth. Finally, "abdicate" means give up or renounce, and "perplex" means confuse.

Example Question #213 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

ADAPT

Possible Answers:

Differ

Advance

Change

Compare

Contrast

Correct answer:

Change

Explanation:

To "adapt" is to "change" as circumstances change. "Advance" is to move forward; "compare" is to look at similarities; and "contrast" is to look at differences.

Example Question #214 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

REIGN

Possible Answers:

Decide

Command

Consider

Drizzle

Rule

Correct answer:

Rule

Explanation:

“Reign” means rule over a country as the leader of its monarchy, e.g. a king or queen. As a word it is usually used to describe the rule of kings or queens. So, "rule" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "consider" means think about as a possibility; "damage" means cause harm to or mar the quality of; "decide" means pick or choose definitively between multiple options; and "drizzle" means to rain lightly ("rain" having an entirely different meaning from "reign," despite the two words being homophones); and "command" means lead or demand someone to do something using one's authority as force.

Example Question #215 : Synonyms: Verbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

REVERT

Possible Answers:

Consider

Smother

Soar

Fulfill

Return

Correct answer:

Return

Explanation:

"Revert" means go back or return to a previous state, so "return" is the correct answer. "Soar" means rise or fly. "Smother" means cover or suffocate. "Consider" means think about. "Fulfill" means achieve, complete, or carry out.

Example Question #216 : Synonyms: Verbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

INDUCE

Possible Answers:

Cause

Lead

Carry

Throw

Correct answer:

Cause

Explanation:

The word "induce" means to cause something to happen. The best choice is "cause," as it is a part of the definition of "induce." 

Example Question #217 : Synonyms: Verbs

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

PROCEED

Possible Answers:

Continue 

Purchase 

Overthrow 

Provide

Banish 

Correct answer:

Continue 

Explanation:

"Proceed" means to go on, continue. To further help you, "purchase" means to buy; "overthrow" means to take power from someone; "banish" means to send away, to make illegal; "provide" means to give or supply something

Example Question #218 : Synonyms: Verbs

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

REVERT

Possible Answers:

Retain

Illuminate

Change back

Dampen

Drench

Correct answer:

Change back

Explanation:

"Revert" means to change back. To further help you, "retain" means keep; "illuminate" means make light up, brighten; "dampen" means to make a little wet; "drench" means to soak with water

Example Question #219 : Synonyms: Verbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ADVANCE

Possible Answers:

Detract 

Demonize 

Suspend 

Proceed 

Bewitch 

Correct answer:

Proceed 

Explanation:

“Advance” means continue or proceed, so "proceed" is the correct answer. The prefix "ad-" refers to a movement or change into or away from something as seen in “adulterate" (make something impure) and “adjunct” (an addition). None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "advance": “detract” means take away from in terms of quality; “demonize” means vilify; “bewitch” means enchant; and “suspend” means pause.

Example Question #220 : Synonyms: Verbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

OUTPERFORM

Possible Answers:

Overwhelm 

Underwhelm 

Do better than 

Intrinsic 

Do worse than 

Correct answer:

Do better than 

Explanation:

The prefix "out-" generally means surpassing or exceeding, so if you “outperform” someone, you perform better than they do. So, "do better than" is the correct answer. To provide further help, “overwhelm” means overpower emotionally and “underwhelm” means disappoint, and “intrinsic” means basic, natural, or inherent.

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