All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #386 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VERBALIZE
Deny
Disclaim
Express
Renounce
Disavow
Express
The Latin prefix verb- means word, speak. So, "verbalize" means to speak, to express an idea. Additionally, the other four answer choices are all synonyms they all mean to reject an idea or responsibility for something, to dimiss as wrong or malevolent.
Example Question #387 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JUVENILE
Wizened
Pitiful
Immaculate
Immature
Sagacious
Immature
The Latin prefix juven- means young, youth, as in "rejuvenate" which means to make young or healthy or lively again. So, "juvenile" means childish, immature. To provide additional help, "immaculate" means perfect, spotlessly clean; "sagacious" means wise; "wizened" means old, ancient; "pitiful" means deserving of pity, pathetic.
Example Question #388 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUPERIOR
Softer
Better
Hotter
Colder
Worse
Better
The Latin prefix super- means better, higher. So, "superior" means better than something else or best. "Worse" is an antonym to "better." "Hotter" and "colder" are antonyms for each other, and they are used to discuss degrees of heat. "Softer" is a relative adjective used to describe tactile feel.
Example Question #389 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMITY
Location
Devastation
Reaction
Friendship
Hardship
Friendship
The Latin prefix ami- means love, as in "amorous" which means showing romantic feelings towards, expressing love. So, "amity" means friendship, a loving relationship. Additionally, "hardship" means difficulty; "devastation" means destruction, complete ruin, immense damage; the "location" of something is where something is; a "reaction" is a response to something someone says or does.
Example Question #390 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MARINA
Airport
Station
Harbor
Highway
Garage
Harbor
The Latin prefix mar- means of or relating to the sea, as in "submarine," which means underwater boat. So, a "marina" is a place where ships are docked, a harbor. An "airport" fulfills roughly the same function as a marina, but for airplanes, not boats (airports are also, obviously, much more regulated environments). A "garage" fulfills a similar function, but for cars, not boats. A "station" fulfills the same function, but for trains. A "highway" is a road with a higher speed limits, intended for long-distance travel.
Example Question #161 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAXIMUM
Richest
Cutest
Greatest
Funniest
Smallest
Greatest
The Latin prefix max- means greatest, best. So, the "maximum" is the greatest possible number of something, the largest something can be. "Smallest" is an antonym to "greatest."
Example Question #162 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REGULATE
Perform
Control
Repeat
Give
Subtract
Control
The Latin prefix regu- means related to rules or law, as in "regime" which means government, a collection of rulers. So, to "regulate" means to enforce the rules, to control the actions of.
Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVIATOR
Player
Guest
Pilot
Host
Speaker
Pilot
The Latin prefix avia- means bird, as in "aviary" which is a place where birds are kept. So, this problem is a little more confusing than usual, but can still be solved using logic. An "aviator" must have something in common with a "bird," well an "aviator" is a pilot. Pilots and birds can both fly. This happens sometimes with the English language due to the complexity of the origin of some words, but more often than not you can determine the meaning of words using logic and an understanding of prefixes, suffixes, and roots of words.
Example Question #122 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUBSTANDARD
Poor
Lofty
Great
Jaunty
Grand
Poor
The Latin prefix sub- means under, beneath, as in "submerge" which means to go under water. So, "substandard" means below standard, not good enough, of poor quality. Additionally, "grand" means impressive, magnificent, great; "jaunty" means cheerful, having a good-natured personality.
Example Question #123 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPTIVE
Secretary
Guard
Prisoner
Assistant
Learner
Prisoner
The Latin prefix capt- means take, hold, as in "capture" or "intercept." So, a "captive" is someone who is being held against their will, someone who has been taken, a prisoner. "Secretary," "assistant," and "guard" are all jobs. "Learner" is a person who enjoys and is good at learning.
All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
