ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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Example Question #651 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DISCERN

Possible Answers:

Wander

Integrity

Capture

Find out

Correct answer:

Find out

Explanation:

The word "discern" means find out. "Find out" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "discern." Considering the other choices, "wander" means walk around without a destination, "capture" means take hold of by force, and "integrity" means the quality of sticking to one's moral and ethical principles.

Example Question #652 : Identifying Synonyms

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

REPUDIATE

Possible Answers:

Primordial

New

Dismiss

Synchronize

Correct answer:

Dismiss

Explanation:

"Repudiate" means reject or dismiss. The best choice is "dismiss," as it is a part of the definition of "repudiate." Considering the other choices, "synchronize" means cause to happen at the same time, "primordial" means existing in the beginning, and "new" means existing for the first time. 

Example Question #653 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ENDORSE

Possible Answers:

Support 

Oppose 

Argue 

Elongate 

Wane 

Correct answer:

Support 

Explanation:

"Endorse" means to publically support. To further help you, "wane" means to weaken, to decrease in size and strength; "oppose" means go against; "elongate" means to make longer.

Example Question #654 : Identifying Synonyms

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

REPUDIATE

Possible Answers:

Remember

Rectify

Recall

Reject

Rest

Correct answer:

Reject

Explanation:

"Repudiate" means to reject an argumentTo provide further help, "recall" means remember, and "rectify" means fix

Example Question #655 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INFER

Possible Answers:

Assume

Sever

Satisfy

Deviate

Revive

Correct answer:

Assume

Explanation:

"Infer" means to surmise or determine something that is not explicit, so "surmise" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "infer": "revive" means bring back to life and consciousness; "deviate" means veer away from a path, plan, or topic of conversation; "sever" means cut off or separate; and "satisfy" means meet the expectations of.

Example Question #656 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INTERROGATE

Possible Answers:

Construct

Dictate

Command

Question

Falsify

Correct answer:

Question

Explanation:

"Interrogate" means examine or question, so "question," used as a verb, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "interrogate": "construct" means build or make; "falsify" means change information to deceive someone;  to "dictate" means to order or to demand; and "command" means order or mandate and can be used as a noun or as a verb.

Example Question #657 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DISCOURAGE

Possible Answers:

Baffle

Dissuade

Emphasize

Exploit

Fathom

Correct answer:

Dissuade

Explanation:

"Discourage" means dissuade or convince a person not to do something, so "dissuade" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "discourage": "emphasize" means highlight or put great importance on some point; "baffle" means confuse or perplex; "exploit" means use fully or take advantage of something or someone; and "fathom" means comprehend or understand.

Example Question #79 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Which word in closest in meaning to DISABUSE?

Possible Answers:

Persecute

Establish

Enlighten

Disguise

Tame

Correct answer:

Enlighten

Explanation:

"Disabuse" means to free from erroneous beliefs, which is closest in meaning to "enlighten."

Example Question #79 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

EXONERATE

Possible Answers:

Dictate

Blame

Debate

Vindicate

Advocate

Correct answer:

Vindicate

Explanation:

"Exonerate" means to be free from guilt or blame. This is simliar to "vindicate."

Example Question #658 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DISPUTE

Possible Answers:

argue

forego

agree

deliberate

Correct answer:

argue

Explanation:

The word "dispute" can be used as a noun or a verb. All of the answers are verbs, so we can presume that it is being used as a verb too. To "dispute" something is to disagree about it or to argue with someone about it. Thus, the best answer is "argue." The option "agree" is a decent antonym, but we are looking for the synonym!

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