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 #691 : 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.

TEMERITY

Possible Answers:

Loose

Visible

Boldness

Harmony

Correct answer:

Boldness

Explanation:

"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 #692 : 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.

TREASON

Possible Answers:

Editorial

Betrayal

Warden

Passage

Habitat

Correct answer:

Betrayal

Explanation:

"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 #693 : 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.

GOSSIP

Possible Answers:

Matinee

Jealousy

Rumor

Paleontologist

Hemisphere

Correct answer:

Rumor

Explanation:

"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 #694 : 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.

ADAGE

Possible Answers:

Saying

Gain

Divulgence

Carouse

Correct answer:

Saying

Explanation:

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 #695 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

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

PLETHORA

Possible Answers:

Excess

Nullify

Scarce

Obliterate

Gumption

Correct answer:

Excess

Explanation:

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 #696 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

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

BULLETIN

Possible Answers:

Abdication

Resettlement

Rebuttal

Announcement

Resignation

Correct answer:

Announcement

Explanation:

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 #111 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FAÇADE

Possible Answers:

Dream

Truth

Action

Illusion

Evidence

Correct answer:

Illusion

Explanation:

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 #112 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BREACH

Possible Answers:

Break

Construe

Comprehend

Commence

Terminate

Correct answer:

Break

Explanation:

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 #697 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

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

WINDFALL

Possible Answers:

Banished

Exotic

Stance

Bonus

Apt

Correct answer:

Bonus

Explanation:

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 #698 : 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.

ALACRITY

Possible Answers:

Dread

Enthusiasm 

Friendship 

Honesty 

Youth 

Correct answer:

Enthusiasm 

Explanation:

“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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