ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

Contrast

Possible Answers:

Difference

Resources

Likeness

Hardship

Similarity

Correct answer:

Difference

Explanation:

"Contrast" means difference.

Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

Revolt

Possible Answers:

to support

to rebel

to draft

to schedule

to command

Correct answer:

to rebel

Explanation:

"Revolt" means to rebel.

Example Question #96 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Retreat

Possible Answers:

to fight

to pull back

to tease

to continue

to build

Correct answer:

to pull back

Explanation:

"Retreat" means to withdraw or pull back.

Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Rescue

Possible Answers:

to teach

to feed

to save

to murder

to exercise

Correct answer:

to save

Explanation:

"Rescue" means to save.

Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Discount

Possible Answers:

to reduce

to study

to award

to explain

to increase

Correct answer:

to reduce

Explanation:

"Discount" means to reduce.

Example Question #97 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Sack

Possible Answers:

Friend

Airplane

Meal

Boat

Pouch

Correct answer:

Pouch

Explanation:

A "sack" is a pouch.

Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech

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

VOW

Possible Answers:

Say

Promise

Balk

Bow

Correct answer:

Promise

Explanation:

The word "vow" means to promise. "Promise" is the best answer choice because it is a part of the definition of "vow." Considering the other choices, "bow" means bend or curve forward, "say" means speak, and "balk" means stop short and refuse to go on.

Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech

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

ACCLAIM

Possible Answers:

Give

Praise

Take

Capture

Correct answer:

Praise

Explanation:

"Acclaim," when used as a verb or as a noun, means praise. "Praise" is the best choice as it is a part of the definition of "acclaim." The remaining choices are unrelated to the word "acclaim."

Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech

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

SUMMIT

Possible Answers:

Sky

Top

Summary

Mountain

Correct answer:

Top

Explanation:

The word "summit" means the highest point of something. The best answer choice is "top" because it is the most similar in meaning to "summit." Considering the other choices, the word "summit" is often used to refer to the top of a mountain, but "summit" does not mean the same thing as "mountain." "Sky" and "summary" are unrelated in meaning to "summit."

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech

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

TRANSPORT

Possible Answers:

Drive

Across

Bear

Bridge

Correct answer:

Bear

Explanation:

The word "transport" means carry an object or a person from one location to another. The word "bear," when used as a verb, means carry as well. "Bear" is the best choice because it shares the same definition as "transport." When none of the answer choices seem obviously correct to you, remember to consider their secondary definitions.

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