ISEE Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns for Abstract Concepts

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #161 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TREPIDATION

Possible Answers:

Dread

Envy

Honesty

Suspicion

Remorse

Correct answer:

Dread

Explanation:

"Trepidation" means dread, a feeling of great unease and anxiety that something bad will happen. "Remorse" is a similarly negative feeling, but it is reserved for sadness about events that have already transpired.

Example Question #162 : Identifying Synonyms

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

AUSTERITY

Possible Answers:

Travesty

Excellency

Trajectory

Luminary

Severity

Correct answer:

Severity

Explanation:

"Austerity" means severity or sternness. To provide further help, a "trajectory" is the expected path of something that is moving; a "travesty" is a mockery, an injustice; "luminary" means notable, important in a certain area

Example Question #163 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VOGUE

Possible Answers:

Culture

Economics

Politics

Recreation

Fashion

Correct answer:

Fashion

Explanation:

"Vogue," when used as a noun, means fashion, style, rage, trend. It can also be used as an adjective in which case it's meaning is very similar, it means fashionable or cool. "Culture" refers to any kind of culture (arts, fashion, shared experiences, media), fashionable or otherwise.

Example Question #164 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PARSIMONY

Possible Answers:

Selflessness

Thoughtfulness

Cheapness

Selfishness

Generosity

Correct answer:

Cheapness

Explanation:

"Parsimony" means not inclined towards spending money, cheapness. "Generosity" is a rough antonym to parsimony. It is almost impossible to be generous, free with one's goods or money; willing to give to others, if you are "parsimonious." Selfishness" is similar in spirit to "parsimony," but parsimony has a specific meaning related to money, which is not true of "selfishness."

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