All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #151 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISPEL
Censor
Eliminate
Establish
Insert
Embrace
Eliminate
The Latin prefix dis- means apart or away; in this case, dispel means to take away. For example, to "dispel" a rumor is to get rid of it or squash it through some action of proof (against it). The words "embrace," "establish," and "insert" antonyms to "dispel." The word "censor" is the forceful blocking of another person's freedom of expression or action. It is a higher degree of intensity in relation to dispel. Therefore, the best option is "eliminate."
Example Question #152 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COLLISION
Replace
Accord
Crash
Success
Disagreement
Crash
The Latin prefix col- means together, joint, as in "collaborate" which means to work together. So, a "collision" is a coming together, a crash, an accident. When two cars hit one another this is called a "collision." To provide additional help, "accord" means agreement, harmony.
Example Question #153 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIVACIOUS
Homely
Lively
Nomadic
Lifeless
Homeless
Lively
The Latin prefix viv- means life, live, as in "revive" which means bring back to life. So, "vivacious" means full of life, spirited, lively. To provide further help, "lifeless" means not alive, not moving; "homely" means plain, unattractive; "homeless" means without a home; "nomadic" describes someone who moves constantly and does not live in any one place.
Example Question #154 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CREDENCE
Communication
Hope
Faith
Industry
Suspicion
Faith
The latin prefix cred- means believe, as in "incredible" which means not believable, too amazing to be accepted as true. So, "credence" means faith, belief, trust, confidence in something being true. Additionally, "suspicion" is a sneaking feeling that something is true; "industry" is work or business.
Example Question #155 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLIGERENT
Opulent
Passive
Penniless
Aggressive
Lofty
Aggressive
The Latin prefix bell- means war, as in "bellicose" which means warlike. So, "belligerent" means hostile, aggressive, desiring conflict. To provide further help, "lofty" means tall, imposing; "penniless" means very poor; "opulent" means luxurious; "passive" means not aggressive.
Example Question #156 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMBLE
Sprint
Rest
Stroll
Elicit
Demean
Stroll
The Latin prefix ambul- means walk, move, as in "ambulance" a vehicle that moves a patient to the hospital. So, to "amble" means to walk slowly, to wander, to stroll. To provide additional help, "sprint" means run fast; "demean" means embarrass, humiliate; "elicit" means bring out of someone, get a response to.
Example Question #157 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUNACY
Madness
Severe
Abundance
Perilous
Youthfulness
Madness
The Latin prefix lun- means moon, as in "lunar cycle" which refers to the movement of the moon. So, this one is a little more difficult to decipher than usual because it relies on some interesting knowledge of the distant past. People use to believe that the moon affects people's moods (some people still believe this) and can cause conditions like insanity. So "lunacy" means madness (caused by the moon), insanity, craziness. To provide additional help, "abundance" means a large and more than adequate supply of something; "severe" means harsh or intense; "perilous" means dangerous; "youthfulness" is the quality of being young.
Example Question #158 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OPTIMUM
Gaze
Loose
Tight
Ideal
Worst
Ideal
The Latin prefix opt- means best. So, "optimum" means best, ideal, perfect circumstances. Other examples of opt- words include "optimal" which means best and "optimize" which means to improve, to make perfect. Additionally, to "gaze" means to look, to stare.
Example Question #159 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUPTURE
Renovate
Mend
Break
Repair
Fix
Break
The Latin prefix rupt- means break. So, "rupture" means to break, to fracture, to break or burst suddenly without warning. To provide further help, the other four answer choices all mean to fix, to make something work again. They are all antonyms of "rupture."
Example Question #160 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VERACITY
Truth
Deception
Loathing
Reverence
Adoration
Truth
The Latin prefix ver- means truth, as in "verify" which means to prove or make sure something is true. So, "veracity" means truth, honesty. To provide additional help, "deception" is trickery, lies; "loathing" is deep hatred; "adoration" is profound love and respect; "reverence" is deep respect.