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Example Question #1341 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
ATROPHY
Weaken
Authenticate
Disparage
Strengthen
Enlarge
Weaken
To “atrophy” means to get weaker, to weaken. It is usually used in English to refer to the atrophy of muscles, which is the condition of your muscles getting weaker when you do not use them. To provide further guidance, "atrophy" is an antonym of "strengthen;" "enlarge" means make bigger; "disparage" means make fun of; "authenticate" means to confirm something is real or not forged.
Example Question #1342 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONGEAL
Concentrate
Dilute
Thaw
Liquefy
Solidify
Solidify
The word "congeal" means thicken - specifically, turn from a liquid into a gelatinous solid. Thus, the best pairing is with the word "solidify." The word "liquefy" means the opposite of thickening or solidifying. Finally, to "dilute" is to make weaker in concentration, and to "concentrate" is to make something in greater ratios or proportions.
Example Question #1343 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INHABIT
Mirror
Peer
Devour
Reside
Assemble
Reside
"Inhabit" means live in or reside in, so "reside" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "inhabit": "peer" means look closely at or with difficulty; "assemble" means gather or collect; "mirror" means imitate or copy; and "devour" means eat something in a hungry and/or speedy manner.
Example Question #1344 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISPERSE
Keep
Replicate
Double
Distribute
Count
Distribute
"Disperse" is a verb meaning spread widely, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "disperse" is "distribute," a verb that means pass something out or give something out. Considering other choices, "keep" is a verb meaning hold on to or not get rid of or dispose of, "replicate" is a verb meaning make an identical copy of, and "double" is a verb meaning create two times the amount of.
Example Question #1345 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISSEMINATE
Provoke
Wonder
Liberate
Impress
Broadcast
Broadcast
“Disseminate” means to spread something, usually to spread an idea. In this sense, the word is most similar to “broadcast,” which means to send out a message or idea. To further help you, “impress” means make a positive impact on someone; “liberate” means set free; “wonder” is a feeling of amazement; “provoke” means to cause a reaction.
Example Question #1121 : Synonyms
Which of the following is a synonym of "expedite?"
Delay
Block
Advance
Impede
Prevent
Advance
Expedite most nearly means "advance." Typically the term is used in conjunction with speeding up a certain event. For example, "your assistance seemed to expedite the process."
The other words are all antonyms.
Example Question #1346 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
A synonym of "avert" is __________.
notice
bungle
watch
stop
avoid
avoid
"Avert" is a verb meaning "turn away one's eyes or thoughts," or "prevent or ward off an undesirable occurrence." Neither "notice" nor "watch" can be the correct answer because "avert" specifically means to "turn away one's eyes or thoughts," and "bungle" ("mess up") has nothing to do with "avert." "Stop" might look like a good answer, but "avert" means "prevent," not "stop," so it cannot be correct either. "Avoid" is the closest synonym to "avert," as one meaning of "avoid" is "prevent from happening." So, "avoid" is the correct answer.
Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DEPLETE
rotate
promote
terrify
display
exhaust
exhaust
"Deplete" means to use up or exhaust a supply of something.
Example Question #1347 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
A synonym of "resuscitate" is __________.
survive
bring
map out
revive
execute
revive
"Resuscitate" is a verb that means either "revive (someone) from unconsciousness or apparent death," or "make (something such as an idea or enterprise) active or vigorous again." So, we need to pick out a verb that means something like "revive" or "make active again." That means that "execute" cannot be the correct answer, because one meaning of "execute" is "carry out a sentence of death on (a legally condemned person)." So, "execute" is an antonym, not a synonym, of "resuscitate." "Revive," however, is a verb that means "restore to life or consciousness," and because "revive" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "resuscitate," "revive" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1348 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
A synonym of “abate” is __________.
harden
diminish
augment
frighten
understand
diminish
“Abate” is a verb that can mean “to become less intense” when referring to something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative, so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “become less intense.” That means that “augment” cannot be the correct answer, because “augment” means “adding to something; increase,” making it a near antonym, not a synonym, of “abate.”“Diminish,” however, is a verb that means “make or become less,” and because “diminish” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “abate,” “diminish” is the correct answer.
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