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Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the synonym.
Heroine
Female
Adventurer
Anthropologist
Hero
Adolescent
Hero
A heroine is a female hero, so hero is the best synonym here.
None of the other answer choices work. Not all females are heroines, so that answer choice does not work. Similarly, heroines can be young or old, so adolescent is incorrect. Someone can also be an adventurer without being a hero. Lastly, anthropologists study humans, which has nothing to do with heroines.
Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NEMESIS
Relative
Namesake
Rival
Acquaintance
Rival
A "nemesis" is an opponent or rival, a person or group with which you are especially competitive. For example, pretend that your school football team often plays against another team. You and your friends get excited for those games, especially hate when your team loses, and might even talk about the opposing team members as enemies. The opposing team would be your nemesis. Of the other choices, an "acquaintance" is someone that you know, a "relative" is a family member or someone to whom you are related, and a "namesake" is a thing that shares its name with something else, or is directly named after it.
Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
JOURNALIST
Principal
Professor
Accountant
Reporter
Dentist
Reporter
A "journalist" is a person who researches and writes news stories, or a "reporter." A "professor" is a person who teaches at a university or college. A "dentist" is a medical professional who cleans and operates on teeth. An "accountant" is a person who states and reviews the financial statements of a person or company. A "principal" is the person in charge at a school.
Example Question #9 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENTOURAGE
Journey
Attendants
Entrance
Building
Attendants
An "entourage" is a group of attendants. The best choice is "attendants," because it is a part of the definition of "entourage."
Example Question #9 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
FELON
Miser
Teacher
Politician
Criminal
Partner
Criminal
A felon is someone who has committed a crime. To further help you, a politician is someone who is involved in government; a miser is someone who hates spending money and tries to save as much as possible.
Example Question #221 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NEMESIS
Diagnosis
Enemy
Sonnet
Feud
Enemy
"Nemesis" is a noun that refers to a long-standing rival. Of the answer choices, the word with the closest meaning is "enemy," which means rival or nemesis. "Feud" refers to a prolonged dispute; "diagnosis" means the act of classifying a problem or illness; and a "sonnet" is a poem made up of fourteen lines.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RECLUSE
Secret
Invite
Return
Hermit
Close
Hermit
A "recluse" is a person who lives apart from society. The best choice is "hermit" because it has the same definition as "recluse."
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEMESIS
Accomplice
Antagonist
Enemy
Ally
Protagonist
Enemy
Your “nemesis” is your enemy, so "enemy" is the correct answer. To provide further help, an “ally” is someone who is on your side or a friend, an “accomplice” is someone who works with you, usually on a risky or nefarious mission, “protagonist” means hero, and “antagonist” means villain. “Nemesis” is an antonym of “ally” and “accomplice.” Likewise, “protagonist” is an antonym of “antagonist.”
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RASCAL
Scoundrel
Principle
Rakish
Contributor
Politician
Scoundrel
A “rascal” is someone prone to bad behavior, a scoundrel. To provide further help, a “contributor” is someone who helps something get done; a “politician” is someone tasked with making laws and governing; a “principle” is a guiding standard of belief or morals; “rakish” means charming and dashing.
Example Question #222 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COLLEAGUE
Assignment
Coworker
Autobiography
Author
Task
Coworker
A "colleague" is a coworker or someone a person works with, so "coworker" is the correct answer. An "autobiography" is a book written by someone about that person's own life. "Assignment" means task or work given to a specific person. An "author" is a person who writes a story, novel, or other book. "Task" means piece of work that needs to be completed.
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