ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #751 : Identifying Synonyms

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

JUXTAPOSE

Possible Answers:

Justice

Pose

Pair

Law

Correct answer:

Pair

Explanation:

The word "juxtapose" means put contrasting things toether or side by side to play up their contrast. The best choice is "contrast" because it is closest in meaning to "juxtapose." Considering the other choices, "pose" means assume a particular position, "justice" means fairness, and "law" means a collection of written rules enforced by some authority ("the law") or one of these rules ("a law").

Example Question #752 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DEPLETE

Possible Answers:

Edify

Enhance

Reduce

Augment

Destroy

Correct answer:

Reduce

Explanation:

Deplete means reduce. To provide further guidance, "enhance" and "augment" mean add things to help improve something; "edify" means build or teach.

Example Question #753 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EXPEDITE

Possible Answers:

Diminish

Rejuvenate

Enlarge

Decelerate

Accelerate

Correct answer:

Accelerate

Explanation:

"Expedite" means accelerate; cause a process to move faster or end earlier. To provide further guidance, "decelerate" means slow down; "enlarge" means make bigger; "diminish" means make smaller; "rejuvenate" means heal or get better. "Diminish" and "enlarge" are antonyms of one another because they have opposite meanings. "Accelerate" and "decelerate" are also antonyms.

Example Question #754 : Identifying Synonyms

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

COMPILE

Possible Answers:

Sanguine

Pious

Panic

Misconstrue

Gather

Correct answer:

Gather

Explanation:

“Compile” means to collect, to gather together. To provide further guidance, "pious" means deeply religious; "sanguine" means confident and optimistic; "misconstrue" means misunderstand.

Example Question #755 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ATROPHY

Possible Answers:

Strengthen

Weaken

Disparage

Authenticate

Enlarge

Correct answer:

Weaken

Explanation:

To “atrophy” means to get weaker, to weaken. It is usually used in English to refer to the atrophy of muscles, which is the condition of your muscles getting weaker when you do not use them. To provide further guidance, "atrophy" is an antonym of "strengthen;" "enlarge" means make bigger; "disparage" means make fun of; "authenticate" means to confirm something is real or not forged.

Example Question #756 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CONGEAL

Possible Answers:

Thaw

Solidify

Concentrate

Liquefy

Dilute

Correct answer:

Solidify

Explanation:

The word "congeal" means thicken - specifically, turn from a liquid into a gelatinous solid. Thus, the best pairing is with the word "solidify." The word "liquefy" means the opposite of thickening or solidifying. Finally, to "dilute" is to make weaker in concentration, and to "concentrate" is to make something in greater ratios or proportions.

Example Question #757 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INHABIT

Possible Answers:

Peer

Mirror

Devour

Assemble

Reside

Correct answer:

Reside

Explanation:

"Inhabit" means live in or reside in, so "reside" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "inhabit": "peer" means look closely at or with difficulty; "assemble" means gather or collect; "mirror" means imitate or copy; and "devour" means eat something in a hungry and/or speedy manner.

Example Question #758 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DISPERSE

Possible Answers:

Distribute

Keep

Double

Count

Replicate

Correct answer:

Distribute

Explanation:

"Disperse" is a verb meaning spread widely, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "disperse" is "distribute," a verb that means pass something out or give something out. Considering other choices, "keep" is a verb meaning hold on to or not get rid of or dispose of, "replicate" is a verb meaning make an identical copy of, and "double" is a verb meaning create two times the amount of.

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

Possible Answers:

Provoke 

Liberate

Wonder

Broadcast

Impress

Correct answer:

Broadcast

Explanation:

“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 #759 : Identifying Synonyms

Which of the following is a synonym of "expedite?"

Possible Answers:

Block

Prevent

Impede

Advance

Delay

Correct answer:

Advance

Explanation:

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.

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