ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms
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Example Question #141 : Identifying Synonyms
A synonym of "competence" is __________.
capability
business
competitor
deference
intent
capability
"Competence" is a noun that means "the ability to do something successfully or efficiently," so we need to pick out a noun that means something like "the ability to do something successfully." While "competitor" and "competence" may each start with the syllable "com-", "competitor" is a noun that means either "an organization or country that is engaged in commercial or economic competition with others" or "a person who takes part in an athletic contest." So, "competitor" does not mean the same thing as "competence," so "competitor" cannot be the correct answer. "Capability," however, is a noun that means "power or ability," and because "capability" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "competence," "capability" is the correct answer.
Example Question #92 : Synonyms: Nouns
A synonym of "conviction" is __________.
faith
construe
power
bias
convex
faith
Conviction is often used to mean a strong belief, and is a noun; therefore "faith," a noun also referring to holding a firm belief in something, is the correct answer.
Example Question #142 : Identifying Synonyms
A synonym of "apathy" is __________.
indifference
welcome
concern
mission
arrival
indifference
"Apathy" is a noun that means "lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern," so we need to pick out a noun that means something like "lack of interest." "Concern," then, cannot be the correct answer, because "concern" means "anxiety; worry," or "a matter of interest or importance to someone," making it an antonym, not a synonym, of "apathy." (Plus, "apathy" specifically means "lack of . . . concern," so it cannot mean the same thing as "concern.") "Indifference," however, is a noun that means "lack of interest, concern, or sympathy" or "unimportance," and because "indifference" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "apathy," "indifference is the correct answer.
Example Question #94 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
Opportunity
Relationship
Community
Chance
Attitude
Canal
Chance
"Opportunity" means chance.
Example Question #95 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PHILANTHROPY
Human
Love
Island
Charity
Charity
Another word for "philanthropy" is "charity." Both words mean generosity in donating things or money to people who need them. "Charity" is the best choice because it is a synonym of "philanthropy."
Example Question #145 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MISERY
Calmness
Pleasure
Joy
Distress
Distress
The correct answer is "distress," which means anguish or suffering. "Misery" is a negative feeling, and "calmness," "joy," and "pleasure" are all emotions with positive connotations.
Example Question #20 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the synonym.
Remorse
Repetitive
Common
Logical
Regret
Disdain
Regret
When someone has remorse, they have regret for a wrongdoing.
Example Question #101 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
STRATEGY
Plan
Wing
Ignore
Disorganize
Plan
The correct answer is "plan." A "strategy" is a plan of action. The other words do not mean anything like "plan."
Example Question #102 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REMORSE
Guilt
Recall
Plenty
Say again
Guilt
The word "remorse" means guilt. "Guilt" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "remorse."
Example Question #103 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DURATION
Culture
Unit of weight
Data
Mathematical equation
Length of time
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."
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