ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms
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Example Question #913 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INNOVATE
Invent
Enter
Concentrate
Read
Invent
To "innovate" means to invent something new. The best choice is "invent" since it is a part of the definition of "innovate." Considering the other choices, "read" means look at text carefully and understand the meaning of it, "concentrate" means bring to a common point, and "enter" means go in.
Example Question #914 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GENERATE
Loathe
Predict
Produce
Imply
Destroy
Produce
This one is tough, because there are no synonyms to eliminate in the answer list. If you remember hearing the word "generation" used to mean a group of people born and living during the same time, you may be able to figure out that "generate" means birth, make, or create. "Produce" has a similar meaning to "create," therefore that is the correct answer. "Destroy" is an antonym of "generate," "predict" means foretell or attempt to determine what will happen in the future, and "loathe" means hate.
Example Question #915 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
THWART
Thaw
Toady
Pimple
Defeat
Defeat
"Thwart" is a verb that means defeat. The best choice is "defeat," as it is a part of the definition of "thwart." Considering the other choices, a "pimple" is an inflammatory swelling of the skin, "thaw" means become warm enough to melt, and "toady" means a person who flatters their superiors dutifully; a kiss-up.
Example Question #916 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Choose the best synonym for the following word:
ABOLISH
Avoid
Destroy
Relish
Construct
Absolute
Destroy
Abolish means to completely ruin or tear down. Destroy means to destruct or annhilate something. Given that abolish and destroy have such similar meanings, they are synonyms for one another. Construct is an antonym. Relish and absolute are tricks, as they sound like abolish but are not synonyms.
Example Question #917 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GENERATE
Dress
Improve
Create
Tolerate
Deny
Create
The word "generate" means create. The best choice is "create," as it is a part of the defnition of "generate." Considering the other choices, "dress" means put on clothing, "deny" means refuse, and "tolerate" means endure or permit.
Example Question #746 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CREATE
Loosen
Make
Correct
Augment
Alter
Make
When you “create” something, you make or generate it.
Example Question #918 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DECIMATE
Oversee
Obscure
Obliterate
Create
Observe
Obliterate
To "decimate" means to completely wipe out. To "obliterate" means to destroy. Given that these two words both signify the end or annihilation of something, they are synonyms.
Example Question #919 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VANQUISH
Desert
Recede
Defeat
Inspire
Propose
Defeat
To “vanquish” means to defeat or overcome something. “Recede” means to go back or to move away from; “desert” means to leave behind or to abandon when used as a verb; and “propose” means to suggest or to share an idea with someone.
Example Question #921 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEVISE
Eject
Inquire
Permit
Describe
Construct
Construct
"Devise" means create or design and is often used to refer to plans or strategies. "Construct" is thus the best answer choice, as it means create and can refer to ideas or physical things. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "devise."
Example Question #750 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMPLETE
Function
Desire
Recede
Concede
Finish
Finish
“Complete,” when used as a verb, means conclude or "finish." As for the other answer choices, “concede” means give up or admit that an opposing point is correct; “recede” means back away; “desire” means want; and "function" means work as expected to.
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