ISEE Lower Level Verbal : ISEE Lower Level (grades 5-6) Verbal Reasoning
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Example Question #149 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REMORSE
Plenty
Guilt
Say again
Recall
Guilt
The word "remorse" means guilt. "Guilt" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "remorse."
Example Question #312 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DURATION
Data
Length of time
Unit of weight
Culture
Mathematical equation
Length of time
A "duration" is a length of time. For example, one might say, "The internet connections were shaky for the duration of the thunderstorm."
Example Question #313 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BRAVADO
Honesty
Boasting
Conundrum
Brave
Boasting
"Bravado" is a bragging display of courage. The best choice is "boasting," as it means speaking of someone or something, often oneself, with excessive pride. When someone boasts, they are bragging. Bravado is a type of boasting. Considering the other choices, "brave" means having courage, "honesty" means truthfulness, and a "conundrum" is a riddle or something that confuses.
Example Question #314 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
DOGMA
Understand
Debate
Vivid
Belief
Comprehend
Belief
Dogma means a set of rigid beliefs or ideas. To further help you, debate means argue; vivid means colorful and evocative; comprehend means understand.
Example Question #151 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
LIBERTY
Freedom
Protection
Narrator
Guardian
Oasis
Freedom
Liberty means freedom, the right to do whatever you like. To further help you, a narrator is a storyteller; guardian means defender; an oasis is a body of water in the middle of the desert; protection means defense.
Example Question #152 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TOPIC
Treasure
Automobile
Pirate
Government
Subject
Subject
"Topic" is the issue or subject at hand, so "subject" is the correct answer. The "government" is the ruling body over some entity. "Treasure" is something that consists of items of extreme value, often as gold, diamonds, etc. A "pirate" is a person who raids or attacks ship for goods and treasure. An "automobile" is a type of vehicle that moves on roads, or in other words, a car.
Example Question #153 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OCCURRENCE
Contract
Advisor
Disease
Discount
Event
Event
An "occurrence" is an event or something that happened, so "event" is the correct answer. A "disease" is a sickness or an illness. "Discount" is a reduction in price. "Advisor" is a consultant or person who provides advice and possibly assistance. A "contract" is an agreement that binds two or more parties.
Example Question #154 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COMPASSION
Frivolous
Kindness
Vulnerable
Susceptible
Implacable
Kindness
"Compassion" means sympathy or kindness, so "kindness" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "compassion": "vulnerable" and "susceptible" are synonyms that both mean in danger from something specific; "implacable" means unstoppable or merciless; and "frivolous" means wasteful or not needed.
Example Question #155 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VIEWPOINT
Spectacles
Mature
Telescope
Opinion
Microscope
Opinion
“Viewpoint” means opinion or perspective on something. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "viewpoint": “mature” means grown up or responsible; “spectacles” is another term for reading glasses; a “microscope” is something you use to look at things that are much smaller, like a cell; and a “telescope” is something use to look at things very far away, like a planet or a star in space.
Example Question #156 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
STRATAGEM
Patron
Scheme
Addict
Villain
Battle
Scheme
A “stratagem” is a plan or scheme designed to outwit or deceive someone. To provide further help, an “addict” is someone who cannot stop repeating the same behavior; a “patron” is a customer.
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