All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #185 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PERSONA
Character
People
Ghost
Life
Character
The word "persona" refers to a character. "Character" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "persona." Considering the other options, "people" does not work here because, although "persona" can refer to a person, it refers to just one person, while "people" refers to a group of persons. "Life" is unrelated to this word, and "ghost" refers to an animate spirit or soul of someone who is deceased.
Example Question #186 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REMNANT
Remains
Removal
Remedial
Determination
Extraterrestrial
Remains
A "remnant" is a part of something that is leftover after the larger or original part no longer exists. Therefore, "remains" is the correct answer.
Example Question #117 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LOGIC
Code
Toughness
Reason
Math
Reason
The word "logic" means reason. "Reason" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "logic."
Example Question #187 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CATASTROPHE
Celebration
Disaster
Surprise
Demonstration
Disaster
A "catastrophe" is a great disaster, and a "disaster" is a large, awful event, so "disaster" is the correct answer.
Example Question #187 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GENRE
Culture
Idea
Type
Generic
Belief
Type
"Genre" means category or type. Therefore, "type" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "genre."
Example Question #187 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FEUD
Discussion
Consensus
Examination
Fight
Process
Fight
A "feud" is a disagreement or a "fight."
Example Question #191 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PORTENT
Omen
Portable
Portal
Journey
Omen
A "portent" is a sign that something is about to happen. The best choice is "omen," as it shares the same definition as "portent." Considering the other choices, a "portal" is a passageway, "portable" means able to be carried, and "journey" means trip when used as a noun, or travel from one place to another when used as a verb.
Example Question #192 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
QUERY
Inquiry
Climax
Perpetuity
Protagonist
Lantern
Inquiry
A "query" is a question or inquiry into some matter, so "inquiry" is the correct answer. A "protagonist" is the main character in a novel or story. The "climax" is the peak or most important point of something. "Perpetuity" means something that lasts forever or the quality of continuing either for a limitless amount of time or for a very long time. A "lantern" is a portable lamp.
Example Question #193 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ODYSSEY
Omission
Umpire
Pinnacle
Reservoir
Journey
Journey
An "odyssey" is a long adventure or journey, so "journey" is the correct answer. "Omission" means a failure to include something. "Reservoir" means a large body of water used as a source for drinking water. "Pinnacle" means the highest point or peak of something. An "umpire" is a person who judges a certain sporting event.
Example Question #194 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AFFINITY
Preference
Friendship
Reservation
Blemish
Preference
"Affinity" means a natural attraction to something. The best choice is "preference," which means fondness, predilection, or inclination. So, if you have an affinity for ice cream, you also have a preference for ice cream. Considering the other choices, "friendship" means a friendly relationship with another, "reservation" means hesitance, and "blemish" means a mark that destroys the perfection of something.
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