All ISEE Lower Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CLARIFY
Make clear
Make
Make hidden
Make right
Make clear
The word "clarify" means to make clear or understood. "Make clear" is the best choice, as it is a part of the definition of "clarify."
Example Question #521 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VERIFY
Prove
Know
Vermin
Vertical
Prove
The word "verify" means prove the truth of something. "Prove" is the best choice, as it is a part of the definition of "verify." Considering the other choices, "vertical" means upright, "vermin" are disgusting animals, and "know" means have knowledge of something.
Example Question #522 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONTRADICT
Oppose
Agreement
Doll
Say
Oppose
The word "contradict" means oppose. "Oppose" is the best choice because it shares the same definition as "contradict." Considering the other options, "say" means speak, an "agreement" is a contract, and a "doll" is a small figure resembling a human being.
Example Question #523 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PERPLEX
Break
Perpetrate
Puzzle
Join
Puzzle
The word "perplex" means confuse. The best choice is "puzzle" because it shares the same definition as "perplex" when used as a verb. Considering the other choices, "perpetrate" means commit or carry out an action and is usually used to refer to people committing crimes. "Join" means put together, and "break" means prevent something from working until it is repaired or split into parts.
Example Question #524 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AFFIRM
Firm
Adjust
Confirm
Make
Confirm
"Affirm" means confirm or state as true. "Confirm" is the best choice, as it is a part of the definition of "affirm." Considering the other choices, "firm" means solid or hard, "adjust" means change so that something fits or works, and "make" means create.
Example Question #525 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ASCERTAIN
Overt
Check
Complain
Nurture
Check
"Ascertain" means make certain of. The best choice is "check" because it also means make certain of. Considering the other choices, "nurture" means feed and protect or support, "overt" means obvious, and "complain" means express dissatisfaction.
Example Question #526 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RECKON
Redo
Consider
Recognize
Call
Consider
The word "reckon" means consider or think. "Consider" is the best choice, as it is a part of the definition of "reckon." Considering the other choices, "recognize" means identify something previously seen, "redo" means do again, and "call" means shout or invite.
Example Question #527 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ASCERTAIN
Find out
Keep hidden
Bungle
Bemuse
Get lost
Find out
"Ascertain" means figure out or find out, so "find out" is the correct answer. To help you, "bemuse" means confuse, and "bungle" means spoil, ruin, or mess up.
Example Question #528 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CHASTISE
Yell
Conspire
Punish
Praise
Punish
The word "chastise" means show great disapproval of something or someone. The best choice is "punish," which means a to give a penalty for an offense. Chastisement is typically a form of punishment. Considering the other choices, "yell" means cry out with a loud sound, "praise" means express approval, and "conspire" means agree to act together, especially if secretly.
Example Question #529 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
CLARIFY
Compare
Approximate
Revert
Make clear
Diagram
Make clear
Clarify means to make something clear. To further help you, approximate means to roughly guess; a diagram is a picture or visual representation of information; revert means to go back; compare means to talk about the good and the bad sides of two or more things.
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