All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #111 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
FAÇADE
Dream
Truth
Action
Illusion
Evidence
Illusion
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
Break
Construe
Comprehend
Commence
Terminate
Break
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 #113 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
WINDFALL
Apt
Banished
Exotic
Stance
Bonus
Bonus
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 #114 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ALACRITY
Friendship
Dread
Honesty
Enthusiasm
Youth
Enthusiasm
“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.
Example Question #115 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NUISANCE
Annoyance
Riddle
Obstruction
Explosion
Protection
Annoyance
A "nuisance" is an irritant or annoyance, so "annoyance" is the correct answer.
Example Question #115 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
HARBINGER
Transparent
Omen
Opaque
Innate
Explicit
Omen
A “harbinger” is an omen, an ominous foreboding. To provide further help, “innate” means natural, something you are born with; “explicit” means clear, definite and obvious; “transparent” means allows light to pass through, see-through; “opaque” means does not allow light to pass through, solid. “Transparent” and “opaque” are antonyms of one another. "Translucent” is a related word that describes something that allows some light to pass through.
Example Question #116 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
TREPIDATION
Unease
Excitement
Disgust
Convoluted
Envy
Unease
“Trepidation” is a feeling of anxiety and unease about the immediate future. To provide further help, “disgust” means revulsion, feeling that something is gross or abhorrent; “envy” means jealousy; “convoluted” means complicated, long-winded.
Example Question #117 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
CENSURE
Criticize
Fervent
Laud
Respect
Reward
Criticize
“Censure” means criticize, blame. To provide further help, “laud” means praise, something that is “laudatory” is deserving of praise; “fervent” means keen and passionate, often too passionate.
Example Question #118 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
APTITUDE
Talent
Clumsiness
Progressive
Regressive
Inability
Talent
“Aptitude” means ability, skill level, and talent. To provide further help, “inability” is the failure or powerlessness of something; “regressive” is returning to a previous condition; “progressive” is forward-thinking and forward-moving.
Example Question #119 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
PATRONAGE
Anchorage
Support
Undermine
Primary
Listless
Support
“Patronage” is financial support given to someone who needs it for education or to run a business. To provide further help, “undermine” means to weaken; “primary” means occurring first or being of greatest importance; “listless” means weak, languid, lacking energy; “anchorage” is a port or dock.
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