ISEE Middle Level Verbal : ISEE Middle Level (grades 7-8) Verbal Reasoning
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Example Question #32 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BEHOOVE
Jar
Dismantle
Suit
Create
Befowl
Suit
"Behoove" means be necessary, fitting, or proper, so "suit," which when used as a verb means be suitable for, is the best match.
Example Question #33 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONTRADICT
Probe
Support
Deny
Augment
Abridge
Deny
To "contradict" means to argue against someone or to provide evidence to the contrary. So, "deny" is the correct answer. "Contradict" is an antonym of "support." To help you, "abridge" means shorten a written work, "augment" means add to or supplement, and when used as a verb, "probe" means investigate or seek the truth.
Example Question #313 : 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.
EXCULPATE
Cut
Redo
Poison
Pardon
Pardon
The word "exculpate" means forgive for an offense. The best choice is "pardon" because it shares the same meaning as "exculpate."
Example Question #311 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
DISGRACE
Dissatisfaction
Disproportionate
Disapproval
Dishonor
Disgusting
Dishonor
“Disgrace” means to shame or dishonor. To provide further help, “dissatisfaction” is a lack of satisfaction or happiness; “disapproval” is the feeling of not approving of something; “disgusting” means gross; “disproportionate” means uneven.
Example Question #312 : 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.
CONSPIRE
Contend
Plan secretly
Plan openly
Talk out loud
Remain silent
Plan secretly
The prefix "con-" means together or jointly, so “conspire” means plan secretly together. To provide further help, “remain” means stay, and “contend” means compete with or argue that.
Example Question #313 : 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.
FORESEE
Relinquish
Portray
Decipher
Anticipate
Betray
Anticipate
"Foresee" means "anticipate" or predict beforehand, so "anticipate" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "foresee": "betray" means go against one's country or a friend by sharing the country's or the friend's secrets; "portray" means show or depict in a work; "decipher" means decode or interpret some coded language; and "relinquish" means give up or let go.
Example Question #314 : 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.
DECIPHER
Decode
Deem
Learn
Unearth
Instruct
Decode
To "decipher" something like a code means to translate it or "decode" it. The other answer choices are not as fitting since "deem" is to suppose; "unearth" is to discover; and "instruct" is to teach.
Example Question #315 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
IMPOSE
Catalogue
Collect
Compel
Impassive
Imply
Compel
The prefix im- means in or into. So the word “impose” means to force into doing something. This is closest in meaning to the answer choice “compel,” which means to make someone do something. To provide further help, “collect” means gather; “catalogue” means record data and information; “imply” means suggest; “impassive” means unemotional.
Example Question #316 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
INDICT
Suggest
Imply
Suppose
Implore
Accuse
Accuse
The word fragment -dict- means related to speaking or words, as in “dictionary” or “diction.” The word “indict” means to say someone did something wrong, to “accuse.” To provide further help, “imply” means suggest and “implore” means beg. Please note that "indict" rhymes with "in light."
Example Question #317 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTERVENE
Unnerve
Gather
Meddle
Concern
Pause
Meddle
To "intervene" means to step in or meddle in a situation, so "meddle" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "intervene": "unnerve" means make nervous; "concern" means worry, whether it is used as a noun or as a verb; "gather" means collect into a single group at one location, and "pause" means temporarily stop.
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