ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #680 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CASTIGATE

Possible Answers:

Assist

Delay

Reprimand

Cease

Praise

Correct answer:

Reprimand

Explanation:

"Castigate" is a verb. To castigate is to reprimand or criticize harshly. Therefore, the best answer is "reprimand." "Praise" is an antonym to "castigate."

Example Question #1041 : Synonyms

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

SHRIEK

Possible Answers:

Nomad

Screech

Pierce

Nonchalant

Swear

Correct answer:

Screech

Explanation:

"Shriek" means a sharp, high-pitched cry. For example: "When the little boy lost his candy, his shriek could be heard throughout the store." "Screech" also means a sharp, high-pitched cry. These are very directly synonymous words.

Example Question #1042 : Synonyms

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

MIMIC

Possible Answers:

Irritate

Imitate

Recite

Acquit

Exert

Correct answer:

Imitate

Explanation:

If you mimic someone, you imitate them, usually in a mocking fashion. Comedians often mimic other celebrities. Students may do "imitations" of their teachers or parents. A "recitation" is public speech, usually memorized. To "irritate" someone is to annoy them.

Example Question #1043 : Synonyms

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

CRAM

Possible Answers:

Study

Depict

Improve

Discuss

Reflect

Correct answer:

Study

Explanation:

The word "cram" has two meanings. It can mean either to stuff into a small area or to study intensively. You can "cram your clothes into a suitcase" or you can "cram all night for a big test." To provide further help, "depict" means draw, represent; "discuss" means talk about; "reflect" means think back about; "improve" means get better.

Example Question #1044 : Synonyms

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

PROBE

Possible Answers:

Examine

Fret

Punish

Imagine

Reward

Correct answer:

Examine

Explanation:

To "probe" means to carefully examine, to look into. To provide further help, "fret" means to worry.

Example Question #1045 : Synonyms

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

ARBITRATE

Possible Answers:

Terminate

Supplant

Declare

Judge

Astonish

Correct answer:

Judge

Explanation:

To "arbitrate" means to judge, to reach a judgment on some matter. To provide further help, "terminate" means finish, end, abolish; "astonish" means to shock or surprise; "supplant" means replace

Example Question #1046 : Synonyms

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

CORROBORATE

Possible Answers:

Contradict

Verify

Implicate

Remedy

Garner

Correct answer:

Verify

Explanation:

To "corroborate" means to verify, to confirm as accurate or provide evidence in support of. To provide further help, "remedy" means cure or fix; "implicate" means suggest is responsible; "contradict" means argue, adopt the opposite position; "garner" means gather, collect

Example Question #1047 : Synonyms

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

SCRUTINIZE

Possible Answers:

Query

Locate

Examine

Allay

Demand

Correct answer:

Examine

Explanation:

To "scrutinize" means to examine carefully and thoroughly. To provide further help, "allay" means soothe, calm, diminish in intensity; "locate" means find; "query" means question

Example Question #1048 : Synonyms

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

ACCOST

Possible Answers:

Confront

Consider

Convene

Contend

Compete

Correct answer:

Confront

Explanation:

To "accost" someone means to confront, to approach someone and aggressively talk to him or her or physically assault them. To provide further help, "consider" means think about; "convene" means meet, get together; "contend" means argue; "compete" means (of a competition) take part in

Example Question #1049 : Synonyms

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

NAG

Possible Answers:

Apply

Encounter

Sanctify

Bother

Support

Correct answer:

Bother

Explanation:

To "nag" someone means to annoy and bother someone with constant criticism. To provide further help, "sanctify" means make holy, make sacred; "encounter" means meet, come across, find

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