All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REVEAL
Expose
Ask
Waver
Rescind
Expose
"Reveal" is a verb meaning make known, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "reveal" is "expose," a verb that means uncover something that was secret. Considering the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "reveal": "waver" means shake or hesitate between two possible options; "rescind" means repeal; and "ask" is verb that means present a question.
Example Question #254 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENHANCE
Improve
Engorge
Incur
Diminish
Increase
Improve
"Enhance" means improve, or make better or clearer. For example, one might write, "The powerful lens enhanced the quality of the photos." So, "improve" is the correct answer.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRECLUDE
Start
Stop
Pause
Cancel
Suggest
Stop
To "preclude" something means to stop or prevent it. "Preclude" is an antonym of "start," but quite similar in meaning to "cancel." "Stop" is the best possible answer, however.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEFILE
Cripple
Fidget
Taint
Enhance
Taint
"Defile" means to make something dirty or to compromise its original character. Similarly, "taint" means to compromise something's purity or to adulterate something, so "taint" is the correct answer.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
DETAIN
Arrest
Liberate
Recommend
Counsel
Teach
Arrest
"Detain" means to hold back or to arrest. To further help you, "counsel" means give advice; "recommend" means suggest; "liberate" means help to free someone.
Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABJURE
Tell
Avoid
Notable
Educate
Avoid
The word "abjure" means avoid. The best choice is "avoid" because it is a part of the definition of "abjure." Considering the other choices, "notable" means worthy of notice, "educate" means provide training, and "tell" means inform, usually in a verbal manner.
Example Question #1201 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENHANCE
Weaken
Improve
Strong
Powerful
Improve
To "enhance" means to make better or improve, so "improve" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1202 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENDURE
Train
Undermine
Forget
Accept
Undergo
Undergo
To "endure" something means to suffer through it or to "undergo" it.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
TRANSPIRE
Traverse
Juxtapose
Aspire
Defer
Take place
Take place
"Transpire" means take place, so something that has "transpired" has happened. To further help you, "traverse" means travel across; "aspire" means to want to achieve something; "defer" means postpone or offer to someone else; "juxtapose" means to compare and contrast.
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSTILL
Concern
Impart
Quiet
Oppress
Hide
Impart
To "instill" means to impart gradually. Therefore, "impart" is the synonym.
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