ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms: Determining Part of Speech
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Example Question #45 : Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings
A synonym of "nick" is __________.
table
volume
avoidance
scratch
presence
scratch
"Nick" is a word that can be used as a noun or a verb, but because all of the potential answer choices are nouns, we will need to consider "nick" as a noun. When used as a noun, "nick" means "a small cut or notch," so we need to pick out a noun that mean something like "a small cut or notch." While "table" can refer to an object that could have a nick in it, "table" does not mean "nick," so "table" cannot be the correct answer. "Scratch," however, is a word that when used as a noun, means "a mark or wound made by scratching," or in other words, " a line or mark in the surface of something that is caused by something rough or sharp rubbing against it" or "a shallow and narrow cut in the skin that is caused by something sharp." Because "scratch" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "nick," "scratch" is the correct answer.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
Contrast
Likeness
Resources
Similarity
Hardship
Difference
Difference
"Contrast" means difference.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
Revolt
to support
to rebel
to draft
to command
to schedule
to rebel
"Revolt" means to rebel.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Retreat
to fight
to pull back
to continue
to tease
to build
to pull back
"Retreat" means to withdraw or pull back.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Rescue
to save
to feed
to teach
to murder
to exercise
to save
"Rescue" means to save.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Discount
to explain
to award
to increase
to study
to reduce
to reduce
"Discount" means to reduce.
Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Sack
Pouch
Meal
Boat
Friend
Airplane
Pouch
A "sack" is a pouch.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VOW
Say
Bow
Balk
Promise
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 #92 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACCLAIM
Capture
Give
Take
Praise
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 #12 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUMMIT
Top
Mountain
Summary
Sky
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."
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