ISEE Lower Level Verbal : ISEE Lower Level (grades 5-6) Verbal Reasoning
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Example Question #51 : Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VOW
Bow
Say
Promise
Balk
Promise
The word "vow" means to promise. "Promise" is the best answer choice because it is a part of the definition of "vow." Considering the other choices, "bow" means bend or curve forward, "say" means speak, and "balk" means stop short and refuse to go on.
Example Question #52 : Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACCLAIM
Take
Give
Praise
Capture
Praise
"Acclaim," when used as a verb or as a noun, means praise. "Praise" is the best choice as it is a part of the definition of "acclaim." The remaining choices are unrelated to the word "acclaim."
Example Question #53 : Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUMMIT
Sky
Top
Mountain
Summary
Top
The word "summit" means the highest point of something. The best answer choice is "top" because it is the most similar in meaning to "summit." Considering the other choices, the word "summit" is often used to refer to the top of a mountain, but "summit" does not mean the same thing as "mountain." "Sky" and "summary" are unrelated in meaning to "summit."
Example Question #51 : Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TRANSPORT
Bear
Across
Bridge
Drive
Bear
The word "transport" means carry an object or a person from one location to another. The word "bear," when used as a verb, means carry as well. "Bear" is the best choice because it shares the same definition as "transport." When none of the answer choices seem obviously correct to you, remember to consider their secondary definitions.
Example Question #52 : Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CHUCKLE
Cough
Frown
Pause
Laugh
Laugh
The word "chuckle," when used as a verb, means to laugh. "Laugh" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "chuckle." The rest of the choices are all unrelated actions.
Example Question #59 : Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DECAY
improve
grow
rot
build
rot
The correct answer is "rot," as both "rot" and "decay" mean decompose. "Grow," "improve," and "build" are all opposites of rot.
Example Question #53 : Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BARRAGE
Tie
Defend
Anger
Blast
Blast
A "barrage" is an overwhelming number of explosions. The best choice is "blast," as means explosion and is the only word that refers to explosions. Considering the other choices, "anger" is a strong feeling of displeasure, "defend" means protect, and "tie" means connect two strands together with a knot.
Example Question #61 : Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REBUKE
Ignore
Scold
Cherish
Compliment
Scold
To "rebuke" is to criticize or "yell at" someone who has misbehaved. For example, a teacher may rebuke students who have been talking loudly in class or otherwise breaking the rules. Both "cherish," which means love dearly, and "compliment" represent positive emotions, so they are very unlike the term "rebuke." To "ignore" is simply to pay no attention to a person or thing.
Example Question #62 : Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
TORMENT
happiness
pardon
preserve
petrify
suffering
suffering
Torment can be used as either a verb or a noun. When used as a verb, it means to make someone feel pain. When used as a noun, it means great suffering or pain. To further help you, preserve means save; pardon means forgive; petrify means scare.
Example Question #63 : Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REPROACH
Disable
Permission
Delight
Scorn
Honor
Scorn
A "reproach" is an expression or act of disapproval, and to "reproach" someone is to express disapproval of them or their actions. "Scorn" is the best match because it is a feeling of disapproval resulting in criticism of someone or something.
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