ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Prefixes

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

FORESEE

Possible Answers:

Anticipate

Betray

Relinquish

Decipher

Portray

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 #42 : Synonyms: Prefixes

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

DECIPHER

Possible Answers:

Unearth

Decode

Learn

Instruct

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 #43 : Synonyms: Prefixes

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

IMPOSE

Possible Answers:

Compel 

Impassive 

Imply

Catalogue

Collect 

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 #44 : Synonyms: Prefixes

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

INDICT

Possible Answers:

Implore

Suggest

Imply

Suppose

Accuse

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 #45 : Synonyms: Prefixes

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

INTERVENE

Possible Answers:

Meddle

Concern

Pause

Unnerve

Gather

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 #41 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

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

BEMUSE

Possible Answers:

Morose 

Amuse

Meander 

Perplex 

Inspire 

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 #42 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

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

RESOLVED

Possible Answers:

Explained

Reversed

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 #51 : Synonyms: Prefixes

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

COMPILE

Possible Answers:

Collide

Organize

Fetch

Disperse

Inhabit

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 #52 : Synonyms: Prefixes

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

ENCAPSULATE

Possible Answers:

Tablet

Medicine

Include

Exclude

Organize

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 #53 : Synonyms: Prefixes

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

OBSTRUCT

Possible Answers:

Despicable 

Hinder 

Assist 

Forfeit 

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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