ISEE Middle Level Verbal : ISEE Middle Level (grades 7-8) Verbal Reasoning

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

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Example Question #1341 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.

ATROPHY

Possible Answers:

Strengthen

Authenticate

Weaken

Disparage

Enlarge

Correct answer:

Weaken

Explanation:

To “atrophy” means to get weaker, to weaken. It is usually used in English to refer to the atrophy of muscles, which is the condition of your muscles getting weaker when you do not use them. To provide further guidance, "atrophy" is an antonym of "strengthen;" "enlarge" means make bigger; "disparage" means make fun of; "authenticate" means to confirm something is real or not forged.

Example Question #1342 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

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

CONGEAL

Possible Answers:

Liquefy

Solidify

Concentrate

Thaw

Dilute

Correct answer:

Solidify

Explanation:

The word "congeal" means thicken - specifically, turn from a liquid into a gelatinous solid. Thus, the best pairing is with the word "solidify." The word "liquefy" means the opposite of thickening or solidifying. Finally, to "dilute" is to make weaker in concentration, and to "concentrate" is to make something in greater ratios or proportions.

Example Question #1343 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

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

INHABIT

Possible Answers:

Devour

Reside

Mirror

Assemble

Peer

Correct answer:

Reside

Explanation:

"Inhabit" means live in or reside in, so "reside" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "inhabit": "peer" means look closely at or with difficulty; "assemble" means gather or collect; "mirror" means imitate or copy; and "devour" means eat something in a hungry and/or speedy manner.

Example Question #1344 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DISPERSE

Possible Answers:

Replicate

Keep

Count

Double

Distribute

Correct answer:

Distribute

Explanation:

"Disperse" is a verb meaning spread widely, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "disperse" is "distribute," a verb that means pass something out or give something out. Considering other choices, "keep" is a verb meaning hold on to or not get rid of or dispose of, "replicate" is a verb meaning make an identical copy of, and "double" is a verb meaning create two times the amount of.

Example Question #1345 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DISSEMINATE

Possible Answers:

Liberate

Impress

Wonder

Broadcast

Provoke 

Correct answer:

Broadcast

Explanation:

“Disseminate” means to spread something, usually to spread an idea. In this sense, the word is most similar to “broadcast,” which means to send out a message or idea. To further help you, “impress” means make a positive impact on someone; “liberate” means set free; “wonder” is a feeling of amazement; “provoke” means to cause a reaction.

Example Question #759 : Identifying Synonyms

Which of the following is a synonym of "expedite?"

Possible Answers:

Block

Prevent

Impede

Advance

Delay

Correct answer:

Advance

Explanation:

Expedite most nearly means "advance." Typically the term is used in conjunction with speeding up a certain event. For example, "your assistance seemed to expedite the process."

The other words are all antonyms.

Example Question #62 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location

A synonym of "avert" is __________.

Possible Answers:

bungle

stop

avoid

watch

notice

Correct answer:

avoid

Explanation:

"Avert" is a verb meaning "turn away one's eyes or thoughts," or "prevent or ward off an undesirable occurrence." Neither "notice" nor "watch" can be the correct answer because "avert" specifically means to "turn away one's eyes or thoughts," and "bungle" ("mess up") has nothing to do with "avert." "Stop" might look like a good answer, but "avert" means "prevent," not "stop," so it cannot be correct either. "Avoid" is the closest synonym to "avert," as one meaning of "avoid" is "prevent from happening." So, "avoid" is the correct answer.

Example Question #761 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

DEPLETE

Possible Answers:

promote

terrify

exhaust

rotate

display

Correct answer:

exhaust

Explanation:

"Deplete" means to use up or exhaust a supply of something.

Example Question #63 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location

A synonym of "resuscitate" is __________.

Possible Answers:

map out

survive

revive

execute

bring

Correct answer:

revive

Explanation:

"Resuscitate" is a verb that means either "revive (someone) from unconsciousness or apparent death," or "make (something such as an idea or enterprise) active or vigorous again." So, we need to pick out a verb that means something like "revive" or "make active again." That means that "execute" cannot be the correct answer, because one meaning of "execute" is "carry out a sentence of death on (a legally condemned person)." So, "execute" is an antonym, not a synonym, of "resuscitate." "Revive," however, is a verb that means "restore to life or consciousness," and because "revive" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "resuscitate," "revive" is the correct answer.

Example Question #1346 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

A synonym of “abate” is __________.

Possible Answers:

frighten

harden

understand

diminish

augment

Correct answer:

diminish

Explanation:

“Abate” is a verb that can mean “to become less intense” when referring to something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative, so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “become less intense.” That means that “augment” cannot be the correct answer, because “augment” means “adding to something; increase,” making it a near antonym, not a synonym, of “abate.”“Diminish,” however, is a verb that means “make or become less,” and because “diminish” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “abate,” “diminish” is the correct answer.

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