ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

HEMORRHAGE

Possible Answers:

Hurting 

Bleeding 

Screaming 

Sprinting 

Crying 

Correct answer:

Bleeding 

Explanation:

“Hemorrhage” means excessive bleeding or uncontrolled blood loss. It can also, less frequently, be used to describe any type of rapid loss of something

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

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

QUAGMIRE

Possible Answers:

Trap

Mine

Bog

Home

Question

Correct answer:

Bog

Explanation:

A "quagmire" is a swamp or bog. Therefore, "bog" is the correct synonym. 

Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

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

GLOSS

Possible Answers:

Laziness

Patina

Food

Fuzziness

Dullness

Correct answer:

Patina

Explanation:

"Gloss," when used as a noun, means either "shine or luster on a smooth surface" or "a superficially attractive appearance or impression." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "shine" or "a superficial attractive appearance." "Dullness" can't be the correct answer, then, because "dullness" is the opposite of "shine or luster." "Patina," however, can mean "a gloss or sheen on wooden furniture produced by age and polishing," or "an impression or appearance of something," and because "patina" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "gloss," "patina" is the correct answer.

Example Question #44 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HAZE

Possible Answers:

Lost

Maze

Smoke

Fog

Sharp

Correct answer:

Fog

Explanation:

"Haze" is defined as the condensed water vapor or dust in the atmosphere that reduces visibility. This is filmilar to "fog."

Example Question #9 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

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

MAW

Possible Answers:

Mouth

Prevent

Forest

Animal

Correct answer:

Mouth

Explanation:

The word "maw" is another word for mouth. The best choice is "mouth" because it is a part of the definition of "maw." 

Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

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

RUBBLE

Possible Answers:

Overflow

Treasures

Excess

Debris

Segments

Correct answer:

Debris

Explanation:

"Rubble" is the same as "debris" or wreckage. This is different than "segments" or pieces of something; "overflow" or too much of something; or "treasures" or precious commodities.

Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

FOLIAGE

Possible Answers:

Parity

Folds

Terrain

Vegetation

Chronograph

Correct answer:

Vegetation

Explanation:

The word "foliage" refers to the leaves of a plant or plants in general. The best choice is "vegetation," which means the plants found naturally in an area. Considering the other options, a "fold" is a bend, a "chronograph" is a device that keeps time (such as a clock or a watch), and "parity" means equality.

Example Question #42 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HALL

Possible Answers:

Street

Step

Corridor

Corner

Alley

Correct answer:

Corridor

Explanation:

A "hall" is an indoor passageway or a large room for gatherings, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "hall" is "corridor," a noun that means a hallway. Considering the other choices, none are as close in meaning to "hall" as is "corridor": "street" is a noun meaning an outdoor, public and usually paved walkway; "step," when used as a noun, means a movement of one foot in front of the other to move in a direction, and "alley" is a noun meaning a narrow back street.

Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

PRECIPICE

Possible Answers:

Plan

Idea

Cliff

Attack

Hill

Correct answer:

Cliff

Explanation:

A "precipice" is another word for a cliff. "Cliff" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "precipice." Considering the other choices, "previous" means coming before something, "premeditated" means planned beforehand, and "attack" means begin an offensive action against.

Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

SEMBLANCE

Possible Answers:

Figment

Discrepancy

Fragrance

Appearance

Discretion

Correct answer:

Appearance

Explanation:

“Semblance” means the appearance of something, often a false appearance, so "appearance" is the correct answer. “Discretion” is silence and caution; a “discrepancy” is a difference or conflict between two sources of information; a “figment” is an imaginary thing; and a “fragrance” is a nice scent or a perfume.

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