ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

REVEAL

Possible Answers:

Ask

Expose

Rescind

Waver

Correct answer:

Expose

Explanation:

"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 #22 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

ENHANCE

Possible Answers:

Diminish 

Increase

Improve

Incur

Engorge

Correct answer:

Improve

Explanation:

"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 #23 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

PRECLUDE

Possible Answers:

Cancel 

Suggest 

Stop 

Start 

Pause 

Correct answer:

Stop 

Explanation:

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 #24 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

DEFILE

Possible Answers:

Fidget

Cripple

Enhance

Taint

Correct answer:

Taint

Explanation:

"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 #25 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

DETAIN

Possible Answers:

Counsel 

Liberate 

Recommend 

Arrest

Teach 

Correct answer:

Arrest

Explanation:

"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 #26 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

ABJURE

Possible Answers:

Avoid

Notable

Tell

Educate

Correct answer:

Avoid

Explanation:

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.

Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

ENHANCE

Possible Answers:

Powerful

Improve

Weaken

Strong

Correct answer:

Improve

Explanation:

To "enhance" means to make better or improve, so "improve" is the correct answer.

Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

ENDURE

Possible Answers:

Forget

Accept

Train

Undermine

Undergo 

Correct answer:

Undergo 

Explanation:

To "endure" something means to suffer through it or to "undergo" it.

Example Question #261 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

TRANSPIRE

Possible Answers:

Aspire 

Juxtapose 

Traverse 

Defer

Take place 

Correct answer:

Take place 

Explanation:

"Transpire" means take place, so something that has "transpired" has happened. To further help you, "traverse" means travel across; "aspire" means to want to achieve something; "defer" means postpone or offer to someone else; "juxtapose" means to compare and contrast

Example Question #30 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

INSTILL

Possible Answers:

Quiet

Concern

Hide

Impart

Oppress

Correct answer:

Impart

Explanation:

To "instill" means to impart gradually. Therefore, "impart" is the synonym.

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