All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BUNGLE
Advertise
Dance
Convince
Ruin
Tie
Ruin
"Bungle" means to carry out a task clumsily, ruining the outcome.
Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABOLISH
Surrender
Seize
Eliminate
Correct
Cease
Eliminate
"Abolish" means get rid of or eliminate, so "eliminate" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "abolish": "seize" means grasp or take control of; "surrender" means give up and stop fighting; "cease" means stop completely; and "correct" means make right or fix.
Example Question #252 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUBDUE
Squalid
Distort
Hoary
Restrain
Save
Restrain
"Subdue" means quiet someone down, hold someone back or restrain someone, so "restrain" is the correct answer. To help you, "distort" means twist out of shape, "hoary" means light grey or overused and stale, and "squalid" means filthy, especially as a result of having little or no money.
Example Question #20 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EMBRACE
Kiss
Shout
Hug
Turn away
Hug
An "embrace" is a hug, and to "embrace" someone means to hug them. So, "hug" is the correct answer.
Example Question #253 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REVEAL
Waver
Expose
Rescind
Ask
Expose
"Reveal" is a verb meaning make known, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "reveal" is "expose," a verb that means uncover something that was secret. Considering the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "reveal": "waver" means shake or hesitate between two possible options; "rescind" means repeal; and "ask" is verb that means present a question.
Example Question #251 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENHANCE
Improve
Diminish
Engorge
Incur
Increase
Improve
"Enhance" means improve, or make better or clearer. For example, one might write, "The powerful lens enhanced the quality of the photos." So, "improve" is the correct answer.
Example Question #252 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRECLUDE
Stop
Pause
Cancel
Suggest
Start
Stop
To "preclude" something means to stop or prevent it. "Preclude" is an antonym of "start," but quite similar in meaning to "cancel." "Stop" is the best possible answer, however.
Example Question #253 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEFILE
Taint
Enhance
Cripple
Fidget
Taint
"Defile" means to make something dirty or to compromise its original character. Similarly, "taint" means to compromise something's purity or to adulterate something, so "taint" is the correct answer.
Example Question #254 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
DETAIN
Liberate
Teach
Recommend
Arrest
Counsel
Arrest
"Detain" means to hold back or to arrest. To further help you, "counsel" means give advice; "recommend" means suggest; "liberate" means help to free someone.
Example Question #255 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABJURE
Notable
Educate
Tell
Avoid
Avoid
The word "abjure" means avoid. The best choice is "avoid" because it is a part of the definition of "abjure." Considering the other choices, "notable" means worthy of notice, "educate" means provide training, and "tell" means inform, usually in a verbal manner.
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