All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISSEMINATE
Provoke
Liberate
Wonder
Broadcast
Impress
Broadcast
“Disseminate” means to spread something, usually to spread an idea. In this sense, the word is most similar to “broadcast,” which means to send out a message or idea. To further help you, “impress” means make a positive impact on someone; “liberate” means set free; “wonder” is a feeling of amazement; “provoke” means to cause a reaction.
Example Question #1121 : Synonyms
Which of the following is a synonym of "expedite?"
Impede
Advance
Block
Delay
Prevent
Advance
Expedite most nearly means "advance." Typically the term is used in conjunction with speeding up a certain event. For example, "your assistance seemed to expedite the process."
The other words are all antonyms.
Example Question #62 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
A synonym of "avert" is __________.
bungle
stop
avoid
watch
notice
avoid
"Avert" is a verb meaning "turn away one's eyes or thoughts," or "prevent or ward off an undesirable occurrence." Neither "notice" nor "watch" can be the correct answer because "avert" specifically means to "turn away one's eyes or thoughts," and "bungle" ("mess up") has nothing to do with "avert." "Stop" might look like a good answer, but "avert" means "prevent," not "stop," so it cannot be correct either. "Avoid" is the closest synonym to "avert," as one meaning of "avoid" is "prevent from happening." So, "avoid" is the correct answer.
Example Question #182 : Synonyms: Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DEPLETE
display
promote
rotate
terrify
exhaust
exhaust
"Deplete" means to use up or exhaust a supply of something.
Example Question #63 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
A synonym of "resuscitate" is __________.
map out
survive
revive
execute
bring
revive
"Resuscitate" is a verb that means either "revive (someone) from unconsciousness or apparent death," or "make (something such as an idea or enterprise) active or vigorous again." So, we need to pick out a verb that means something like "revive" or "make active again." That means that "execute" cannot be the correct answer, because one meaning of "execute" is "carry out a sentence of death on (a legally condemned person)." So, "execute" is an antonym, not a synonym, of "resuscitate." "Revive," however, is a verb that means "restore to life or consciousness," and because "revive" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "resuscitate," "revive" is the correct answer.
Example Question #64 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
A synonym of “abate” is __________.
diminish
understand
augment
frighten
harden
diminish
“Abate” is a verb that can mean “to become less intense” when referring to something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative, so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “become less intense.” That means that “augment” cannot be the correct answer, because “augment” means “adding to something; increase,” making it a near antonym, not a synonym, of “abate.”“Diminish,” however, is a verb that means “make or become less,” and because “diminish” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “abate,” “diminish” is the correct answer.
Example Question #65 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EMIT
Tarnish
Condescend
Give off
Include
Verify
Give off
When something (like light) is "emitted," it means that it is given off. So, "give off" is the correct answer.
Example Question #187 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPALE
Prance
Explore
Collapse
Lance
Stitch
Lance
"Impale" means pierce with something pointed, so "lance," which means pierce, is the best choice.
Example Question #66 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXPEDITE
Hinder
Hasten
Behoove
Erode
Impale
Hasten
"Expedite" means to speed up the process or progress of, so the best choice for a synonym is "hasten," which means speed up or go somewhere quickly.
Example Question #67 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DECIMATE
Cavort
Obliterate
Dice
Amass
Obliterate
The word "decimate" means destroy. The best choice is "obliterate" because it means completely destroy. Considering the other options, "dice" means chop up into cubes, "amass" means gather, and "cavort" means act merily or prance about.
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