ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms
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Example Question #311 : Synonyms
A synonym of "apathy" is __________.
concern
indifference
arrival
mission
welcome
indifference
"Apathy" is a noun that means "lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern," so we need to pick out a noun that means something like "lack of interest." "Concern," then, cannot be the correct answer, because "concern" means "anxiety; worry," or "a matter of interest or importance to someone," making it an antonym, not a synonym, of "apathy." (Plus, "apathy" specifically means "lack of . . . concern," so it cannot mean the same thing as "concern.") "Indifference," however, is a noun that means "lack of interest, concern, or sympathy" or "unimportance," and because "indifference" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "apathy," "indifference is the correct answer.
Example Question #144 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
Opportunity
Community
Canal
Attitude
Relationship
Chance
Chance
"Opportunity" means chance.
Example Question #312 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PHILANTHROPY
Island
Charity
Love
Human
Charity
Another word for "philanthropy" is "charity." Both words mean generosity in donating things or money to people who need them. "Charity" is the best choice because it is a synonym of "philanthropy."
Example Question #313 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MISERY
Pleasure
Calmness
Joy
Distress
Distress
The correct answer is "distress," which means anguish or suffering. "Misery" is a negative feeling, and "calmness," "joy," and "pleasure" are all emotions with positive connotations.
Example Question #147 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the synonym.
Remorse
Common
Logical
Disdain
Repetitive
Regret
Regret
When someone has remorse, they have regret for a wrongdoing.
Example Question #148 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
STRATEGY
Disorganize
Plan
Wing
Ignore
Plan
The correct answer is "plan." A "strategy" is a plan of action. The other words do not mean anything like "plan."
Example Question #149 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REMORSE
Plenty
Guilt
Say again
Recall
Guilt
The word "remorse" means guilt. "Guilt" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "remorse."
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DURATION
Length of time
Culture
Data
Unit of weight
Mathematical equation
Length of time
A "duration" is a length of time. For example, one might say, "The internet connections were shaky for the duration of the thunderstorm."
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BRAVADO
Honesty
Boasting
Conundrum
Brave
Boasting
"Bravado" is a bragging display of courage. The best choice is "boasting," as it means speaking of someone or something, often oneself, with excessive pride. When someone boasts, they are bragging. Bravado is a type of boasting. Considering the other choices, "brave" means having courage, "honesty" means truthfulness, and a "conundrum" is a riddle or something that confuses.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
DOGMA
Comprehend
Vivid
Belief
Understand
Debate
Belief
Dogma means a set of rigid beliefs or ideas. To further help you, debate means argue; vivid means colorful and evocative; comprehend means understand.
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