ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Question #93 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ADDRESS

Possible Answers:

Speech

Intention

Task

Contribution

Organization

Correct answer:

Speech

Explanation:

The prefix ad- means to, toward. So, to "address" means to speak towards someone, to speak directly to someone. An "address" is a speech, a public statement. Additionally, a "task" is a job, a duty that needs to be done; a "contribution" is something added to help; an "organization" is a group working together for some purpose; an "intention" is something meant to be done, a plan, a mission

Example Question #94 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

UNDERSIZED

Possible Answers:

Giant

Costly

Small

Hardy

Erroneous

Correct answer:

Small

Explanation:

The prefix under- means below, beneath. As in "underwater" or "underwear." So, "undersized" means below the right size, below normal size. This is closest in meaning to "small." Additionally, "hardy" means tough; "giant" means very big; "erroneous" means incorrect; "costly" means expensive, coming with great loss (of money).

Example Question #95 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MISINFORM

Possible Answers:

Secede

Legislate

Exceed

Register

Deceive

Correct answer:

Deceive

Explanation:

The prefix mis- means badly. So, to "misinform" is to give bad information, to lie to, to deceive. Additionally, "secede" means leave a group, disband from a union; "exceed" means to go beyond; "register" means sign up for; "legislate" means make laws.

Example Question #96 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DEPART

Possible Answers:

Visit

Return

Host

Excel

Leave

Correct answer:

Leave

Explanation:

The prefix de- means away, from. As in, "descend" which means to go down and away from. So, "depart" means go away, leave. Additionally, "return" means come back; "host" means have people in one's home; "visit" means go to another place and then come back; "excel" means to do very well at.

Example Question #97 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

POSTPONE

Possible Answers:

Borrow

Suspend

Possess

Affirm

Polish

Correct answer:

Suspend

Explanation:

The prefix post- means after. As in, "posthumous" which means after death. So, to "postpone" means to put off something to do after. This is closest in meaning to "suspend" which means to pause, to wait to do something. Additionally, "possess" means have, own; "borrow" means take something with the intention to give it back; "polish" means clean, make shiny; "affirm" means state is accurate, confirm is true.

Example Question #98 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PRESUMPTUOUS

Possible Answers:

Arrogant

Hideous

Secretive

Sordid

Dynamic

Correct answer:

Arrogant

Explanation:

The prefix pre- means before. As in, "prevent" which means stop something before it happens. So, "presumptuous" means someone who acts before it is appropriate, bold, assertive and audacious, brash. The closest answer to this is "arrogant." Additionally, "dynamic" means forceful, energetic; "sordid" means involving immoral behavior, dirty, filthy; "secretive" means sneaky, trying to keep something secret; "hideous" means very ugly, disgusting and unattractive.

Example Question #99 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

AMBLE

Possible Answers:

Leap

Swim

Jog

Sprint

Stroll

Correct answer:

Stroll

Explanation:

The prefix ambul- means walk. So, to "amble" means to walk slowly and casually. This has the same meaning as "stroll." Additionally, "sprint" means run fast; "leap" means jump high; "jog" means run slowly

Example Question #1161 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

REVISE

Possible Answers:

Abstain

Amend

Assume

Abhor

Accompany

Correct answer:

Amend

Explanation:

The prefix re- means again, back. As in, "remember" which means to think back on, to think about the past. So, "revise" means to edit, to go back over something and make changes. This has the same meaning as "amend." The word "amend" can be found in "amendments" which are changes made to the Constitution. Additionally, "accompany" means go with; "abhor" means hate; "abstain" means refuse to take part in; "assume" means to think is true without knowing for a fact.

Example Question #1162 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MISTAKE

Possible Answers:

Integrity

Reputation

Error

Gossip

Intimacy

Correct answer:

Error

Explanation:

The prefix mis- means badly. As in, "misinform" which means to give bad information to. So, a "mistake" is something done badly, something done wrong, an error. Additionally, your "reputation" is what people think of you; "integrity" is the quality of being honest and sticking to one's principles; "intimacy" is togetherness, closeness with other people; "gossip" is rumor, information passed informally through conversation.

Example Question #1163 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

EXTRACT

Possible Answers:

Insert

Withdraw

Scheme

Terrorize

Devise

Correct answer:

Withdraw

Explanation:

The prefix ex- means outside of. As in, "external" which means outside of something. So, to "extract" means to get something out of something else or to withdraw. Additionally, "insert" means put into; "devise" means come up with (a plan); "scheme" means plot, plan something tricky or sneaky; "terrorize" means consistently cause to experience fear

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