All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
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
Expose
Waver
Ask
Rescind
Expose
"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 #831 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENHANCE
Engorge
Diminish
Increase
Incur
Improve
Improve
"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 #832 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRECLUDE
Stop
Suggest
Start
Cancel
Pause
Stop
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 #833 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEFILE
Cripple
Enhance
Fidget
Taint
Taint
"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 #834 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
DETAIN
Arrest
Counsel
Recommend
Teach
Liberate
Arrest
"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 #835 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABJURE
Notable
Educate
Avoid
Tell
Avoid
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 #1201 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENHANCE
Strong
Powerful
Improve
Weaken
Improve
To "enhance" means to make better or improve, so "improve" is the correct answer.
Example Question #841 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENDURE
Forget
Train
Undergo
Undermine
Accept
Undergo
To "endure" something means to suffer through it or to "undergo" it.
Example Question #841 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
TRANSPIRE
Traverse
Defer
Take place
Juxtapose
Aspire
Take place
"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 #842 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSTILL
Hide
Concern
Quiet
Oppress
Impart
Impart
To "instill" means to impart gradually. Therefore, "impart" is the synonym.
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