ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms
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Example Question #911 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
THWART
Pimple
Toady
Defeat
Thaw
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.
Example Question #922 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISRUPT
Disturb
Discover
Dismay
Disparage
Displease
Disturb
"Dis-" is a negative prefix that often means not, and "rupt" is a Latin root that means to break—think of English words like "rupture" (a tear or break in something or to tear or break) and "interruption" (the act of breaking into someone else's conversation or something that breaks into someone else's planed activity). Given this, it makes sense that "disrupt" means to break the progress something, or to "disturb," a verb that can mean to interrupt the progress of.
As for the other answer choices, “discover” means find; “dismay” means sadden and disappoint; “disparage” means make fun of and say that that person or thing is not worth anything; and "displease" means to anger or annoy.
Example Question #923 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONCLUDE
Confuse
Suspend.
Measure
Commence
Finish
Finish
To “conclude” means to bring to a close, to end, or to "finish." “Commence” means begin, and “suspend” means pause or stop.
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