All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #551 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FEUD
Fight
Consensus
Discussion
Examination
Process
Fight
A "feud" is a disagreement or a "fight."
Example Question #191 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PORTENT
Portable
Portal
Omen
Journey
Omen
A "portent" is a sign that something is about to happen. The best choice is "omen," as it shares the same definition as "portent." Considering the other choices, a "portal" is a passageway, "portable" means able to be carried, and "journey" means trip when used as a noun, or travel from one place to another when used as a verb.
Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
QUERY
Climax
Perpetuity
Lantern
Protagonist
Inquiry
Inquiry
A "query" is a question or inquiry into some matter, so "inquiry" is the correct answer. A "protagonist" is the main character in a novel or story. The "climax" is the peak or most important point of something. "Perpetuity" means something that lasts forever or the quality of continuing either for a limitless amount of time or for a very long time. A "lantern" is a portable lamp.
Example Question #122 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ODYSSEY
Omission
Reservoir
Journey
Umpire
Pinnacle
Journey
An "odyssey" is a long adventure or journey, so "journey" is the correct answer. "Omission" means a failure to include something. "Reservoir" means a large body of water used as a source for drinking water. "Pinnacle" means the highest point or peak of something. An "umpire" is a person who judges a certain sporting event.
Example Question #123 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AFFINITY
Preference
Friendship
Reservation
Blemish
Preference
"Affinity" means a natural attraction to something. The best choice is "preference," which means fondness, predilection, or inclination. So, if you have an affinity for ice cream, you also have a preference for ice cream. Considering the other choices, "friendship" means a friendly relationship with another, "reservation" means hesitance, and "blemish" means a mark that destroys the perfection of something.
Example Question #124 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
VOCATION
Diatribe
Job
Quarantine
Speech
Admonishment
Job
A “vocation” is an occupation, a job, or a career. To provide further guidance, a "diatribe" is an angry speech; "admonish" means to tell off, to condemn; "quarantine" is where something or someone is placed in isolation to prevent a disease from spreading.
Example Question #125 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
PATHOGEN
Virus
Hospital
Antibody
Paramedic
Illness
Virus
A “pathogen” is an agent of disease, typically either a virus or bacteria. To provide further help, an “antibody” is something naturally produced by the body to fight off pathogens; a “paramedic” is someone who responds to the scene of an accident to aid those who have been injured and rush them to the hospital.
Example Question #126 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SYNOPSIS
Execrable
Aftermath
Penchant
Summary
Summary
The word "synopsis" means a brief description of the events in a story or the important parts of something. The best choice is "summary," which means a brief and comprehensive description of something. Considering the other choices, "penchant" means a strong preference, "execrable" means disgusting, and "aftermath" means the result or reaction to some event.
Example Question #127 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
EPIGRAM
Motif
Dialogue
Axiom
Thesis
Sarcastic
Axiom
An “epigram” is a concise, witty saying which is most similar in definition to “axiom.” To provide further help, a “motif” is a repeated design or theme; the “thesis” is where the main argument of an essay is stated; “sarcastic” means ironic, mocking; “dialogue” means conversation between two people.
Example Question #128 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
APATHY
Absent
Street
Disinterest
Apply
Disinterest
"Apathy" is a lack of interest in something. The best choice is "disinterest" because it means a lack of interest. Considering the other choices, a "street" is a roadway, "apply" means make use of or submit a request, and "absent" means not present or gone.
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