ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #311 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

MISERY

Possible Answers:

Pleasure

Joy

Distress

Calmness

Correct answer:

Distress

Explanation:

The correct answer is "distress," which means anguish or suffering. "Misery" is a negative feeling, and "calmness," "joy," and "pleasure" are all emotions with positive connotations.

Example Question #147 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the synonym.

Remorse

Possible Answers:

Common

Logical

Disdain

Repetitive

Regret

Correct answer:

Regret

Explanation:

When someone has remorse, they have regret for a wrongdoing. 

Example Question #148 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

STRATEGY

Possible Answers:

Disorganize

Plan

Wing

Ignore

Correct answer:

Plan

Explanation:

The correct answer is "plan." A "strategy" is a plan of action. The other words do not mean anything like "plan."

Example Question #149 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

REMORSE

Possible Answers:

Plenty

Guilt

Say again

Recall

Correct answer:

Guilt

Explanation:

The word "remorse" means guilt. "Guilt" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "remorse." 

Example Question #312 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

DURATION

Possible Answers:

Data

Length of time

Unit of weight 

Culture

Mathematical equation 

Correct answer:

Length of time

Explanation:

A "duration" is a length of time. For example, one might say, "The internet connections were shaky for the duration of the thunderstorm."

Example Question #313 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

BRAVADO

Possible Answers:

Honesty

Boasting

Conundrum

Brave

Correct answer:

Boasting

Explanation:

"Bravado" is a bragging display of courage. The best choice is "boasting," as it means speaking of someone or something, often oneself, with excessive pride. When someone boasts, they are bragging. Bravado is a type of boasting. Considering the other choices, "brave" means having courage, "honesty" means truthfulness, and a "conundrum" is a riddle or something that confuses.

Example Question #314 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

DOGMA

Possible Answers:

Understand

Debate

Vivid 

Belief 

Comprehend

Correct answer:

Belief 

Explanation:

Dogma means a set of rigid beliefs or ideas. To further help you, debate means argue; vivid means colorful and evocative; comprehend means understand.

Example Question #151 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

LIBERTY

Possible Answers:

Freedom

Protection 

Narrator

Guardian 

Oasis

Correct answer:

Freedom

Explanation:

Liberty means freedom, the right to do whatever you like. To further help you, a narrator is a storyteller; guardian means defender; an oasis is a body of water in the middle of the desert; protection means defense.

Example Question #152 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

TOPIC

Possible Answers:

Treasure

Automobile

Pirate

Government

Subject

Correct answer:

Subject

Explanation:

"Topic" is the issue or subject at hand, so "subject" is the correct answer. The "government" is the ruling body over some entity. "Treasure" is something that consists of items of extreme value, often as gold, diamonds, etc. A "pirate" is a person who raids or attacks ship for goods and treasure. An "automobile" is a type of vehicle that moves on roads, or in other words, a car.

Example Question #153 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

OCCURRENCE

Possible Answers:

Contract

Advisor

Disease

Discount

Event

Correct answer:

Event

Explanation:

An "occurrence" is an event or something that happened, so "event" is the correct answer. A "disease" is a sickness or an illness. "Discount" is a reduction in price. "Advisor" is a consultant or person who provides advice and possibly assistance. A "contract" is an agreement that binds two or more parties.

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