ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #9 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

SELDOMLY

Possible Answers:

Solemnly

Loudly

Frequently

Rarely

Correct answer:

Rarely

Explanation:

"Seldomly" means rarely or not frequently. "Rarely" is therefore the word that matches this definition. "Frequently" is the opposite of "seldomly," and "solemnly" and "loudly" are both unrelated words.

Example Question #701 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

ACCORD

Possible Answers:

Merge 

Agreement 

Bland 

Blend 

Delectable

Correct answer:

Agreement 

Explanation:

An accord is an agreement between two or more parties. To further help you, bland means boring and tasteless; delectable means delicious; blend and merge are synonyms and both mean to combine together.

Example Question #702 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

ASPIRE

Possible Answers:

Go crazy

Aim for 

Wish for 

Listen to 

Comply with 

Correct answer:

Aim for 

Explanation:

To aspire means to aim for. For example, Steven worked hard at school because he aspired to go to college. To further help you, to comply means to obey or to follow the rules.

Example Question #703 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

PERSECUTE

Possible Answers:

Suspend

Oppress

Assist

Deny

Allay

Correct answer:

Oppress

Explanation:

Persecute means to oppress or to treat with hostility. To further help you, assist means help; to deny means to refuse or to say something is not true; allay means calm or soothe; suspend means pause.

Example Question #704 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

AMEND

Possible Answers:

Decrease

Flood

Change

Achieve

Consume

Correct answer:

Change

Explanation:

"Amend" means make a change to or modify, so "change" is the correct answer. "Decrease" means make smaller or lessen. "Achieve" means complete a task or goal. "Consume" means use up or eat. "Flood" means inundatecover an area in so much water that it cannot flow elsewhere and submerges things above ground, or show up in extremely large quantities.

Example Question #705 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

DEPRIVE

Possible Answers:

Urge action 

Suspend disbelief 

Enter into 

Take away 

Beg for 

Correct answer:

Take away 

Explanation:

To "deprive" means to not allow someone to have something that they should have, to take something away from someone. To further help you, "urge" means passionately encourage; "suspend" means pause; "disbelief" means doubt

Example Question #706 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

ASCEND

Possible Answers:

Fall

Diminished 

Rise

Lofty 

Elaborate 

Correct answer:

Rise

Explanation:

"Ascend" means to rise, to go up. To further help you, "elaborate" means complicated; "diminished" means reduced; "lofty" means high up, proud.

Example Question #707 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

PROSPER

Possible Answers:

Recommend

Respond

Succeed

Freeze

Seize

Correct answer:

Succeed

Explanation:

"Prosper" means be successful, especially in a way that has to do with money or finances, so "succeed" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "prosper": "freeze" means turn a liquid into solid by lowering its temperature; "recommend" means endorse or support; "respond" means reply; and "seize" means grasp or take control of.

Example Question #708 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

FLUCTUATE

Possible Answers:

Despot 

Malefactor

Rigid 

Consider 

Vary 

Correct answer:

Vary 

Explanation:

“Fluctuate” means vary, particularly by moving up and down, so "vary" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "fluctuate": “rigid” means unbending or fixed; “malefactor” means troublemaker; a “despot” is someone who rules through fear and oppression; and “consider” means think about

Example Question #19 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

Synonyms: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.

YEARNING

Possible Answers:

Smartened

Threaded

Objectified

Desire

Correct answer:

Desire

Explanation:

"Yearning" is defined as having an intense feeling or longing for something. Since "desire" is defined as a strong feeling or wanting for something to happen, "desire" is the best answer choice.

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