ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

JOURNALIST

Possible Answers:

Principal

Dentist

Professor

Accountant

Reporter

Correct answer:

Reporter

Explanation:

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 #4 : Synonyms: Nouns For People

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

ENTOURAGE

Possible Answers:

Building

Journey

Entrance

Attendants

Correct answer:

Attendants

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Teacher 

Partner

Politician 

Miser 

Criminal 

Correct answer:

Criminal 

Explanation:

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 #11 : Synonyms: Nouns For People

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

NEMESIS

Possible Answers:

Sonnet

Enemy

Diagnosis

Feud

Correct answer:

Enemy

Explanation:

"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 #221 : Synonyms

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

RECLUSE

Possible Answers:

Close

Return

Invite

Secret

Hermit

Correct answer:

Hermit

Explanation:

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 #13 : Synonyms: Nouns For People

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

NEMESIS

Possible Answers:

Enemy 

Ally

Protagonist 

Accomplice 

Antagonist 

Correct answer:

Enemy 

Explanation:

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 heroand “antagonist” means villain. “Nemesis” is an antonym of “ally” and “accomplice.” Likewise, “protagonist” is an antonym of “antagonist.”

Example Question #222 : Synonyms

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

RASCAL

Possible Answers:

Politician 

Contributor 

Principle

Scoundrel 

Rakish 

Correct answer:

Scoundrel 

Explanation:

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 #223 : Synonyms

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

COLLEAGUE

Possible Answers:

Assignment

Author

Autobiography

Coworker

Task

Correct answer:

Coworker

Explanation:

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.

Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Nouns For People

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

GUARDIAN

Possible Answers:

Teacher

Student 

Protector 

Attacker

Daughter

Correct answer:

Protector 

Explanation:

A "guardian" is another name for someone who looks after someone else or a protector. To help you, a "student" is someone who goes to school

Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Nouns For People

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

CAPTIVE

Possible Answers:

Warden

Captain

Student

Fascination

Prisoner

Correct answer:

Prisoner

Explanation:

A “captive” is someone held somewhere against their will under the control of another person or other people, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "captive" is "prisoner." A “student” is someone who attends school, and a "warden" is someone who is in charge of something, like a "prison warden" or a "park warden." Also, while something "captivating" is fascinating, it doesn't mean that "fascination" and "captive" are synonyms; they are not.

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