ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

CONTRADICT

Possible Answers:

Doll

Say

Oppose

Agreement

Correct answer:

Oppose

Explanation:

The word "contradict" means oppose. "Oppose" is the best choice because it shares the same definition as "contradict." Considering the other options, "say" means speak, an "agreement" is a contract, and a "doll" is a small figure resembling a human being.

Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

PERPLEX

Possible Answers:

Perpetrate

Puzzle

Break

Join

Correct answer:

Puzzle

Explanation:

The word "perplex" means confuse. The best choice is "puzzle" because it shares the same definition as "perplex" when used as a verb. Considering the other choices, "perpetrate" means commit or carry out an action and is usually used to refer to people committing crimes. "Join" means put together, and "break" means prevent something from working until it is repaired or split into parts.

Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

AFFIRM

Possible Answers:

Confirm

Adjust

Firm

Make

Correct answer:

Confirm

Explanation:

"Affirm" means confirm or state as true. "Confirm" is the best choice, as it is a part of the definition of "affirm." Considering the other choices, "firm" means solid or hard, "adjust" means change so that something fits or works, and "make" means create.

Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

ASCERTAIN

Possible Answers:

Complain

Nurture

Overt

Check

Correct answer:

Check

Explanation:

"Ascertain" means make certain of. The best choice is "check" because it also means make certain of. Considering the other choices, "nurture" means feed and protect or support, "overt" means obvious, and "complain" means express dissatisfaction.

Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

RECKON

Possible Answers:

Consider

Redo

Recognize

Call

Correct answer:

Consider

Explanation:

The word "reckon" means consider or think. "Consider" is the best choice, as it is a part of the definition of "reckon." Considering the other choices, "recognize" means identify something previously seen, "redo" means do again, and "call" means shout or invite.

Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

ASCERTAIN

Possible Answers:

Get lost

Bungle

Keep hidden 

Find out

Bemuse

Correct answer:

Find out

Explanation:

"Ascertain" means figure out or find out, so "find out" is the correct answer. To help you, "bemuse" means confuse, and "bungle" means spoil, ruin, or mess up

Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

CHASTISE

Possible Answers:

Conspire

Praise

Yell

Punish

Correct answer:

Punish

Explanation:

The word "chastise" means show great disapproval of something or someone. The best choice is "punish," which means a to give a penalty for an offense. Chastisement is typically a form of punishment. Considering the other choices, "yell" means cry out with a loud sound, "praise" means express approval, and "conspire" means agree to act together, especially if secretly.

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

CLARIFY

Possible Answers:

Diagram

Revert

Compare

Approximate

Make clear

Correct answer:

Make clear

Explanation:

Clarify means to make something clear. To further help you, approximate means to roughly guess; a diagram is a picture or visual representation of information; revert means to go back; compare means to talk about the good and the bad sides of two or more things.

Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

ASSERT

Possible Answers:

Accomplish

Insist

Antagonize

Condemn

Outlaw

Correct answer:

Insist

Explanation:

Assert means take control or insist. To further help you, accomplish means succeed; outlaw means criminal; condemn means ban; antagonize means make an enemy out of

Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

DEMONSTRATE

Possible Answers:

Elicit

Reassure

Achieve

Enter

Show

Correct answer:

Show

Explanation:

To demonstrate something means to show something. To further help you, achieve means succeed in doing something; reassure means comfort; elicit means draw out a reaction.

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