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Example Question #104 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TEMERITY
Boldness
Harmony
Loose
Visible
Boldness
"Temerity" is another word for reckless courage or boldness. The best choice is "boldness" because it is a part of the definition of "temerity." Considering the other choices, "harmony" is agreement, "loose" means free or released from attachment, and "visible" means possible to see.
Example Question #105 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TREASON
Warden
Betrayal
Passage
Habitat
Editorial
Betrayal
"Treason" means betrayal or disloyalty to one's country, so "betrayal" is the correct answer. A "passage" is a narrow path used to reach a location. "Warden" means the official who runs a prison. "Habitat" means the home or area where an animal or plant lives. An "editorial" is an opinionated article published by a newspaper or news source, and when used as an adjective, "editorial" means having to do with the editing of written works in preparation for their publication.
Example Question #106 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GOSSIP
Rumor
Paleontologist
Matinee
Hemisphere
Jealousy
Rumor
"Gossip" is rumor or information that is covertly passed around, often about a particular person, that has not necessarily been substantiated. A "hemisphere" is one half of a globe or sphere, as you may have guessed from the word's use of the prefix "hemi-," which means half. "Jealousy" is a feeling of envy or wanting something another person has. A "paleontologist" is a scientist who studies fossils. A "matinee" is a performance or movie held during the afternoon that often costs less to attend than an evening event of the same type.
Example Question #107 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADAGE
Gain
Saying
Divulgence
Carouse
Saying
An "adage" is a common expression. "Saying," which means an expression commonly said by a group, is the best choice. Considering the other choices, "gain" means profit, "divulgence" means making something private known, and "carouse" means party loudly and excessively.
Example Question #108 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
PLETHORA
Nullify
Obliterate
Scarce
Excess
Gumption
Excess
A “plethora” is an excess of things; having more of something than you need. To provide further guidance, "scarce" means little or rare; "nullify" means cancel, render void, invalidate; "gumption" is confidence and bravado; "obliterate" means completely destroy.
Example Question #109 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
BULLETIN
Rebuttal
Resignation
Announcement
Abdication
Resettlement
Announcement
A "bulletin" is an announcement. To help you, a "rebuttal" is a speech given in reply during an argument or debate; "resignation" means notice given when quitting a job; "abdication" means to give up the throne; "resettlement" is a name given to somewhere people used to live that people are now moving back to.
Example Question #691 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
FAÇADE
Illusion
Action
Dream
Evidence
Truth
Illusion
A "façade" is an illusion; something not true, designed to hide the truth. For example, behind the façade of a beautiful innocent-looking young woman was the soul of a calculating and merciless criminal.
Example Question #692 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
BREACH
Terminate
Comprehend
Break
Construe
Commence
Break
A “breach” is a failure to maintain something, like a law or a promise. To “breach” is to break a law or a promise. To provide further guidance, "construe" means interpret; "comprehend" means understand; "terminate" means end, and "commence" means begin.
Example Question #693 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
WINDFALL
Bonus
Stance
Exotic
Banished
Apt
Bonus
A “windfall” is an unexpected bonus amount of money, usually won in a game or received due to luck. To provide further guidance, "exotic" means foreign, from abroad; "apt" means appropriate, fitting; "banished" means sent away; "stance" means opinion on an issue or the way someone is standing.
Example Question #694 : 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.
ALACRITY
Enthusiasm
Dread
Honesty
Youth
Friendship
Enthusiasm
“Alacrity” is a noun used to describe enthusiasm, readiness and eagerness, so "enthusiasm" is the correct answer. To provide further guidance, "dread" is another name for deep fear.
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