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Example Questions
Example Question #45 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MAW
Animal
Prevent
Forest
Mouth
Mouth
The word "maw" is another word for mouth. The best choice is "mouth" because it is a part of the definition of "maw."
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUBBLE
Excess
Treasures
Overflow
Debris
Segments
Debris
"Rubble" is the same as "debris" or wreckage. This is different than "segments" or pieces of something; "overflow" or too much of something; or "treasures" or precious commodities.
Example Question #42 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FOLIAGE
Parity
Chronograph
Terrain
Folds
Vegetation
Vegetation
The word "foliage" refers to the leaves of a plant or plants in general. The best choice is "vegetation," which means the plants found naturally in an area. Considering the other options, a "fold" is a bend, a "chronograph" is a device that keeps time (such as a clock or a watch), and "parity" means equality.
Example Question #43 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HALL
Corridor
Step
Alley
Street
Corner
Corridor
A "hall" is an indoor passageway or a large room for gatherings, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "hall" is "corridor," a noun that means a hallway. Considering the other choices, none are as close in meaning to "hall" as is "corridor": "street" is a noun meaning an outdoor, public and usually paved walkway; "step," when used as a noun, means a movement of one foot in front of the other to move in a direction, and "alley" is a noun meaning a narrow back street.
Example Question #44 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRECIPICE
Idea
Cliff
Plan
Hill
Attack
Cliff
A "precipice" is another word for a cliff. "Cliff" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "precipice." Considering the other choices, "previous" means coming before something, "premeditated" means planned beforehand, and "attack" means begin an offensive action against.
Example Question #47 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEMBLANCE
Fragrance
Discrepancy
Discretion
Appearance
Figment
Appearance
“Semblance” means the appearance of something, often a false appearance, so "appearance" is the correct answer. “Discretion” is silence and caution; a “discrepancy” is a difference or conflict between two sources of information; a “figment” is an imaginary thing; and a “fragrance” is a nice scent or a perfume.
Example Question #631 : 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.
KNAPSACK
Hydrant
Backpack
Diagram
Journalism
Enmity
Backpack
A "knapsack" is a backpack or a bag carried on a person's back, so "backpack" is the correct answer. "Journalism" is the job of writing news stories or of broadcasting the news. "Hydrant" is an pipe that spouts out large amounts of water that fire departments use to put out fires. "Enmity" is intense hatred. A "diagram" is a picture or sketch of something that conveys specific information about it, usually by detailing its different component parts.
Example Question #632 : 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.
DOMICILE
Posit
Despot
Abode
Eshew
Abode
A "domicile" is a home or house. The best choice is "abode," which shares the same meaning. Considering the other options, a "despot" is a tyrant or ruler with absolute power, "eschew" means keep away from, and "posit" means place something somewhere or propose that an idea is factual as the basis of further discussion.
Example Question #633 : 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.
TERRAIN
Plant
Exotic
Ground
Sticky
Ocean
Ground
"Terrain" is means land, ground, or earth, so "ground" is the correct answer.
Example Question #634 : 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.
MEMORANDUM
Essay
Note
Analysis
Prescription
Note
"Memorandum" is a noun that means a short written note for future reference, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "memorandum" is "note", a noun that also means a short written record. Considering the other choices, none of them are as close in meaning to "memorandum" as is "note": an "essay" is a long written composition; a "prescription" means a written medical direction for medicine; and "analysis" is a noun meaning the written results of an investigation or body of research.
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