ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

HINDER

Possible Answers:

Delay

Push

Annoy

Surprise

Anger

Correct answer:

Delay

Explanation:

Whenever we "hinder" someone from doing something, we prevent him or her from accomplishing his or her goal. We block progress toward the goal. The best synonym would therefore be "block," "obscure," or even "prevent"; however, the only word that works among the options provided here is "delay." When we "hinder" someone, we do "delay" him or her from achieving his or her goal.

Example Question #92 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

TARGET

Possible Answers:

Amaze

Hunt

Select

Endanger

Shoot

Correct answer:

Select

Explanation:

The word "target" can be used as a noun or as a verb. As a verb, it describes what we do when we select one thing out of a group. For instance, advertisers target particular groups, meaning that they select out and aim at certain groups with their advertisements. As a noun, "target" names the particular thing that has been selected. Thus, the given group is the target of the advertisers. In this question, the options are all verbs, so we clearly are looking for something like "select," which is the best option provided.

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