ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #91 : Synonyms

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

FORESEE

Possible Answers:

Anticipate

Relinquish

Portray

Betray

Decipher

Correct answer:

Anticipate

Explanation:

"Foresee" means "anticipate" or predict beforehand, so "anticipate" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "foresee": "betray" means go against one's country or a friend by sharing the country's or the friend's secrets; "portray" means show or depict in a work; "decipher" means decode or interpret some coded language; and "relinquish" means give up or let go.

Example Question #92 : Synonyms

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

DECIPHER

Possible Answers:

Unearth

Instruct

Decode

Learn

Deem

Correct answer:

Decode

Explanation:

To "decipher" something like a code means to translate it or "decode" it. The other answer choices are not as fitting since "deem" is to suppose; "unearth" is to discover; and "instruct" is to teach.

Example Question #93 : Synonyms

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

IMPOSE

Possible Answers:

Compel 

Collect 

Catalogue

Impassive 

Imply

Correct answer:

Compel 

Explanation:

The prefix im- means in or into. So the word “impose” means to force into doing something. This is closest in meaning to the answer choice “compel,” which means to make someone do something. To provide further help, “collect” means gather; “catalogue” means record data and information; “imply” means suggest; “impassive” means unemotional.

Example Question #94 : Synonyms

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

INDICT

Possible Answers:

Accuse

Suggest

Implore

Imply

Suppose

Correct answer:

Accuse

Explanation:

The word fragment -dict- means related to speaking or words, as in “dictionary” or “diction.” The word “indict” means to say someone did something wrong, to “accuse.” To provide further help, “imply” means suggest and “implore” means beg. Please note that "indict" rhymes with "in light."

Example Question #95 : Synonyms

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

INTERVENE

Possible Answers:

Meddle

Gather

Unnerve

Concern

Pause

Correct answer:

Meddle

Explanation:

To "intervene" means to step in or meddle in a situation, so "meddle" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "intervene": "unnerve" means make nervous; "concern" means worry, whether it is used as a noun or as a verb; "gather" means collect into a single group at one location, and "pause" means temporarily stop.

Example Question #96 : Synonyms

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

BEMUSE

Possible Answers:

Amuse

Morose 

Inspire 

Meander 

Perplex 

Correct answer:

Perplex 

Explanation:

“Bemuse” means make confused, perplex, or bewilder. To provide further help, “meander” means move indirectly to one's destination, like a river, and “morose” means miserable and serious

Example Question #97 : Synonyms

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

RESOLVED

Possible Answers:

Reversed

Explained

Decided

Circled

Understood

Correct answer:

Decided

Explanation:

"Resolve" has several meanings, one of which is to decide. For example, one might write, "After getting sick from eating too many cookies, Brad resolved to never eat cookies again." So, since "resolved" means decided, "decided" is the correct answer. 

Example Question #98 : Synonyms

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

COMPILE

Possible Answers:

Collide

Inhabit

Disperse

Fetch

Organize

Correct answer:

Organize

Explanation:

"Compile" means collect into a volume or a list, so "organize" would be the best choice here. "Disperse," meaning scatter, has the opposite meaning.

Example Question #99 : Synonyms

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

ENCAPSULATE

Possible Answers:

Organize

Include

Medicine

Exclude

Tablet

Correct answer:

Include

Explanation:

To "encapsulate" something means to surround it or include it. Think of a capsule of medicine; the capsule surrounds or includes the medicine inside it. So, "include" is the correct answer.

Example Question #100 : Synonyms

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

OBSTRUCT

Possible Answers:

Forfeit 

Despicable 

Assist 

Hinder 

Astute 

Correct answer:

Hinder 

Explanation:

The prefix "ob-" means get in the way of or hinder, as in “obstruct” or “obstacle.” So, "hinder" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "obstruct": “assist” means help; “forfeit” means quit or surrender; “despicable” means evil or wicked; and “astute” means sharp or clever.

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