All ISEE Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #41 : Identifying Synonyms
A synonym of "vigor" is __________.
vitality
intelligence
prudence
illness
exhaustion
vitality
"Vigor" is a noun defined as "physical strength and good health" or "effort, energy, and enthusiasm." So, neither "exhaustion" nor "illness" can be the correct answer, as each is an antonym of "vigor." "Intelligence" cannot be the correct answer either, as "vigor" has to do with "physical strength and good health," not anything related to the mind or intelligence. "Vitality," however, is a noun defined as "the state of being strong and active; energy" or "the power giving continuance of life, present in all living things." Because "vitality" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "vigor," it is the correct answer.
Example Question #42 : Identifying Synonyms
Answer the following sample question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
ACCOLADE
quirk
intuition
distinction
truculence
delusion
distinction
An "accolade" is a form of distinction, recognition, or strong praise. "Truculence" means a fight or form of aggression. A "quirk" is an oddity or strange way of doing something. "Intuition" means insight or instinct. "Delusion" is a misconception or misbelief.
Example Question #43 : Identifying Synonyms
Answer the following sample question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
QUAGMIRE
imbroglio
sovereign
misanthrope
patent
myriad
imbroglio
A "quagmire" is an imbroglio or a bad situation. A "misanthrope" is a person who hates others. A "sovereign" is a supreme ruler or a monarch. A "patent" is a copyright on an invention or technology. "Myriad" means a lot of something.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
LEVITY
frivolity
reward
weight
lantern
frivolity
Levity means humor or frivolity.
Example Question #44 : Identifying Synonyms
Answer the following sample question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
HILARITY
bewilderment
amusement
acrimony
quip
alkaline
amusement
"Hilarity" means amusement or laughter. "Bewilderment" means puzzlement or confusion. "Acrimony" means nasty behavior or speech. "Alkaline" means being basic, not acidic (chemistry). "Quip" means witty communication or banter.
Example Question #45 : Identifying Synonyms
Answer the following sample question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
ALACRITY
levity
parity
liveliness
consternation
respite
liveliness
"Alacrity" means liveliness or alertness. "Consternation" means dismay or distress. "Respite" means a pause or suspension in activity. "Parity" means equality or balance. "Levity" means funniness or silliness.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
RENOWN
improved
fame
recipient
recollect
fame
Related to the French word for "name," "renown" speaks of someone who has "made a name" for himself or herself—or fame.
Example Question #46 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
FALLACY
policy
question
deception
evidence
non-fiction
deception
We are looking for a word that is close in meaning to a lie. The word that is closest in meaning to that is "deception."
Example Question #47 : Identifying Synonyms
Answer the following sample question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
VIRULENCE
resentment
precursor
disdain
ailment
pestilence
resentment
"Virulence" means resentment or annoyance. "Ailment" means illness or affliction. "Pestilence" means epidemic or disease. "Precursor" means something that indicates outcome before an event occurs. "Disdain" means strong dislike or indifference.
Example Question #48 : Identifying Synonyms
Answer the following sample question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
PENURY
philanthropy
precipice
destitution
fledgling
efficacy
destitution
"Penury" means destitution or poverty. "Precipice" means a cliff or steep drop. "Philanthropy" means charity or generosity. "Fledgling" means an apprentice or newcomer. "Efficacy" means efficiency or productivity.
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