ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #151 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

AVERSION

Possible Answers:

Promote

Suffer

Dislike

Enjoy

Retire

Correct answer:

Dislike

Explanation:

Things that you have an "aversion" to are things that you have a dislike for, so "dislike" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "aversion": "promote" means support or speak positively about; "retire" means stop working and usually receive benefits after having worked for a very long time; and "suffer" means experience pain and sadness.

Example Question #152 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

PROPHESY

Possible Answers:

Obesity

Reign

Insomniac

Domicile

Prediction

Correct answer:

Prediction

Explanation:

A "prophesy" is a prediction or forecast of the future, so "prediction" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "prophecy": "domicile" means the location at which a person lives permanently; "reign" means the period during which a ruler rules; "obesity" means the medical condition of being overweight; and "insomniac" means someone who regularly has difficulty sleeping.

Example Question #153 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

INCENTIVE

Possible Answers:

Oration

Motivation

Proximity

Boundary

Compliment

Correct answer:

Motivation

Explanation:

"Incentive" is something that motivates or gives a person a reason to do something, so "motivation" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "incentive": "proximity" means closeness or nearness; "boundary" means a line that marks the extent of a region or territory; an "oration" is a formal speech; and a "compliment" is a remark that shows admiration.

Example Question #154 : Synonyms: Nouns

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DELECTABLE

Possible Answers:

Audible

Savory

Extraneous

Unspoken

Abandoned

Correct answer:

Savory

Explanation:

Something that is "delectable" causes delight, often in relation to one's sense of taste. The word is a favorite of bakers in describing their pastry creations. The word is not related to the word "derelict" (abandoned or negligent).

Example Question #155 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

EPOCH

Possible Answers:

Summit

Option

Riddle

Insomnia

Era

Correct answer:

Era

Explanation:

"Epoch" means era or period of time, so "era" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "epoch": "riddle" means a verbal puzzle; "insomnia" means a condition in which one cannot sleep; "option" means choice or alternative; and "summit" means apex or the highest point of something.

Example Question #156 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

EPOCH

Possible Answers:

Nomad

Debris

Enigma

Era

Literacy

Correct answer:

Era

Explanation:

"Epoch" means a period of time or era, so "era" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "epoch": "debris" means trash or wreckage; an "enigma" is a puzzle or riddle; "literacy" means the knowledge of how to read and write; and a "nomad" is a wanderer or vagrant.

Example Question #157 : Synonyms: Nouns

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PERIL

Possible Answers:

Merit

Safety

Humor

Danger

Repose

Correct answer:

Danger

Explanation:

"Peril" is an noun that means significant danger, so "danger" is the correct answer.

Example Question #158 : Synonyms: Nouns

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

STAMINA

Possible Answers:

Reluctance

Transience

Resignation

Spirit

Endurance

Correct answer:

Endurance

Explanation:

"Stamina" is a word often seen in an exercise context and it means "endurance" or the ability to persevere. "Resignation" is giving up; "transience" is something that is fleeting; "reluctance" is unwillingness; and "spirit" is enthusiasm.

Example Question #159 : Synonyms: Nouns

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ELATION

Possible Answers:

Despondency

Sadness

Ambivalence

Frivolousness

Happiness

Correct answer:

Happiness

Explanation:

"Elation" is a feeling of deep happiness, so "happiness" is the correct answer. It is an antonym of "sadness." To help you, "ambivalence" means uncertainty or the presence of conflicting ideas, "despondency" is a feeling of hopelessness and sadness and is almost the complete opposite of "elation," and "frivolousness" means the quality of being unnecessary and wasteful.

Example Question #160 : Synonyms: Nouns

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PREDICAMENT

Possible Answers:

Plight

Power

Speech

Prediction

Discussion

Correct answer:

Plight

Explanation:

"Predicament" is a noun meaning " a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation," so we need to pick out an answer choice which is a noun meaning something like "a problem." While "prediction" might sound like "predicament," a "prediction" is "a thing predicted; a forecast" or "the action of predicting something;" since the meaning of "prediction" isn't close to "a problem," it can't be the correct answer. "Plight," however, when used as a noun means "a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation." Since "plight" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "predicament," it is the correct answer.

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