ISEE Middle Level Verbal : ISEE Middle Level (grades 7-8) Verbal Reasoning

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #109 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin

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

AMBLE

Possible Answers:

Sprint

Rest

Stroll

Elicit

Demean

Correct answer:

Stroll

Explanation:

The Latin prefix ambul- means walk, move, as in "ambulance" a vehicle that moves a patient to the hospital. So, to "amble" means to walk slowly, to wander, to stroll. To provide additional help, "sprint" means run fast; "demean" means embarrass, humiliate; "elicit" means bring out of someone, get a response to.

Example Question #103 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin

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

LUNACY

Possible Answers:

Madness

Perilous

Abundance

Severe

Youthfulness

Correct answer:

Madness

Explanation:

The Latin prefix lun- means moon, as in "lunar cycle" which refers to the movement of the moon. So, this one is a little more difficult to decipher than usual because it relies on some interesting knowledge of the distant past. People use to believe that the moon affects people's moods (some people still believe this) and can cause conditions like insanity. So "lunacy" means madness (caused by the moon), insanity, craziness. To provide additional help, "abundance" means a large and more than adequate supply of something; "severe" means harsh or intense; "perilous" means dangerous; "youthfulness" is the quality of being young

Example Question #111 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

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

OPTIMUM

Possible Answers:

Ideal

Gaze

Worst

Loose

Tight

Correct answer:

Ideal

Explanation:

The Latin prefix opt- means best. So, "optimum" means best, ideal, perfect circumstances. Other examples of opt- words include "optimal" which means best and "optimize" which means to improve, to make perfect. Additionally, to "gaze" means to look, to stare

Example Question #112 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

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

RUPTURE

Possible Answers:

Mend

Renovate

Fix

Repair

Break

Correct answer:

Break

Explanation:

The Latin prefix rupt- means break. So, "rupture" means to break, to fracture, to break or burst suddenly without warning. To provide further help, the other four answer choices all mean to fix, to make something work again. They are all antonyms of "rupture." 

Example Question #113 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

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

VERACITY

Possible Answers:

Adoration

Deception

Loathing

Reverence

Truth

Correct answer:

Truth

Explanation:

The Latin prefix ver- means truth, as in "verify" which means to prove or make sure something is true. So, "veracity" means truth, honesty. To provide additional help, "deception" is trickery, lies; "loathing" is deep hatred; "adoration" is profound love and respect; "reverence" is deep respect.

Example Question #161 : Synonyms

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

VERBALIZE

Possible Answers:

Deny

Renounce

Disavow

Express

Disclaim

Correct answer:

Express

Explanation:

The Latin prefix verb- means word, speak. So, "verbalize" means to speak, to express an idea. Additionally, the other four answer choices are all synonyms they all mean to reject an idea or responsibility for something, to dimiss as wrong or malevolent.

Example Question #162 : Synonyms

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

JUVENILE

Possible Answers:

Pitiful

Wizened

Sagacious

Immaculate

Immature

Correct answer:

Immature

Explanation:

The Latin prefix juven- means young, youth, as in "rejuvenate" which means to make young or healthy or lively again. So, "juvenile" means childish, immature. To provide additional help, "immaculate" means perfect, spotlessly clean; "sagacious" means wise; "wizened" means old, ancient; "pitiful" means deserving of pity, pathetic

Example Question #163 : Synonyms

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

SUPERIOR

Possible Answers:

Hotter

Colder

Worse

Better

Softer

Correct answer:

Better

Explanation:

The Latin prefix super- means better, higher. So, "superior" means better than something else or best. "Worse" is an antonym to "better." "Hotter" and "colder" are antonyms for each other, and they are used to discuss degrees of heat. "Softer" is a relative adjective used to describe tactile feel.

Example Question #164 : Synonyms

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

AMITY

Possible Answers:

Devastation

Friendship

Reaction

Location

Hardship

Correct answer:

Friendship

Explanation:

The Latin prefix ami- means love, as in "amorous" which means showing romantic feelings towards, expressing love. So, "amity" means friendship, a loving relationship. Additionally, "hardship" means difficulty; "devastation" means destruction, complete ruin, immense damage; the "location" of something is where something is; a "reaction" is a response to something someone says or does.

Example Question #161 : Synonyms

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

MARINA

Possible Answers:

Garage

Harbor

Airport

Highway

Station

Correct answer:

Harbor

Explanation:

The Latin prefix mar- means of or relating to the sea, as in "submarine," which means underwater boat. So, a "marina" is a place where ships are docked, a harbor. An "airport" fulfills roughly the same function as a marina, but for airplanes, not boats (airports are also, obviously, much more regulated environments). A "garage" fulfills a similar function, but for cars, not boats. A "station" fulfills the same function, but for trains. A "highway" is a road with a higher speed limits, intended for long-distance travel.

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