ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns
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Example Question #144 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MISERY
Calmness
Distress
Joy
Pleasure
Distress
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 #20 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the synonym.
Remorse
Repetitive
Common
Logical
Regret
Disdain
Regret
When someone has remorse, they have regret for a wrongdoing.
Example Question #101 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
STRATEGY
Plan
Ignore
Wing
Disorganize
Plan
The correct answer is "plan." A "strategy" is a plan of action. The other words do not mean anything like "plan."
Example Question #145 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REMORSE
Say again
Plenty
Guilt
Recall
Guilt
The word "remorse" means guilt. "Guilt" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "remorse."
Example Question #101 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DURATION
Mathematical equation
Data
Length of time
Unit of weight
Culture
Length of time
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 #102 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BRAVADO
Boasting
Conundrum
Honesty
Brave
Boasting
"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 #103 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
DOGMA
Comprehend
Vivid
Debate
Understand
Belief
Belief
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 #104 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
LIBERTY
Freedom
Guardian
Narrator
Oasis
Protection
Freedom
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 #105 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TOPIC
Subject
Pirate
Treasure
Automobile
Government
Subject
"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 #106 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OCCURRENCE
Event
Contract
Discount
Disease
Advisor
Event
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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