All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TEMERITY
Loose
Boldness
Visible
Harmony
Boldness
"Temerity" is another word for reckless courage or boldness. The best choice is "boldness" because it is a part of the definition of "temerity." Considering the other choices, "harmony" is agreement, "loose" means free or released from attachment, and "visible" means possible to see.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TREASON
Warden
Editorial
Betrayal
Habitat
Passage
Betrayal
"Treason" means betrayal or disloyalty to one's country, so "betrayal" is the correct answer. A "passage" is a narrow path used to reach a location. "Warden" means the official who runs a prison. "Habitat" means the home or area where an animal or plant lives. An "editorial" is an opinionated article published by a newspaper or news source, and when used as an adjective, "editorial" means having to do with the editing of written works in preparation for their publication.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GOSSIP
Matinee
Paleontologist
Rumor
Jealousy
Hemisphere
Rumor
"Gossip" is rumor or information that is covertly passed around, often about a particular person, that has not necessarily been substantiated. A "hemisphere" is one half of a globe or sphere, as you may have guessed from the word's use of the prefix "hemi-," which means half. "Jealousy" is a feeling of envy or wanting something another person has. A "paleontologist" is a scientist who studies fossils. A "matinee" is a performance or movie held during the afternoon that often costs less to attend than an evening event of the same type.
Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADAGE
Gain
Saying
Carouse
Divulgence
Saying
An "adage" is a common expression. "Saying," which means an expression commonly said by a group, is the best choice. Considering the other choices, "gain" means profit, "divulgence" means making something private known, and "carouse" means party loudly and excessively.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
PLETHORA
Scarce
Nullify
Obliterate
Excess
Gumption
Excess
A “plethora” is an excess of things; having more of something than you need. To provide further guidance, "scarce" means little or rare; "nullify" means cancel, render void, invalidate; "gumption" is confidence and bravado; "obliterate" means completely destroy.
Example Question #471 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
BULLETIN
Rebuttal
Abdication
Announcement
Resettlement
Resignation
Announcement
A "bulletin" is an announcement. To help you, a "rebuttal" is a speech given in reply during an argument or debate; "resignation" means notice given when quitting a job; "abdication" means to give up the throne; "resettlement" is a name given to somewhere people used to live that people are now moving back to.
Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
FAÇADE
Evidence
Dream
Illusion
Truth
Action
Illusion
A "façade" is an illusion; something not true, designed to hide the truth. For example, behind the façade of a beautiful innocent-looking young woman was the soul of a calculating and merciless criminal.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
BREACH
Break
Comprehend
Commence
Construe
Terminate
Break
A “breach” is a failure to maintain something, like a law or a promise. To “breach” is to break a law or a promise. To provide further guidance, "construe" means interpret; "comprehend" means understand; "terminate" means end, and "commence" means begin.
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
WINDFALL
Apt
Banished
Exotic
Stance
Bonus
Bonus
A “windfall” is an unexpected bonus amount of money, usually won in a game or received due to luck. To provide further guidance, "exotic" means foreign, from abroad; "apt" means appropriate, fitting; "banished" means sent away; "stance" means opinion on an issue or the way someone is standing.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ALACRITY
Honesty
Youth
Dread
Friendship
Enthusiasm
Enthusiasm
“Alacrity” is a noun used to describe enthusiasm, readiness and eagerness, so "enthusiasm" is the correct answer. To provide further guidance, "dread" is another name for deep fear.
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