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
Ask
Expose
Rescind
Waver
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 #22 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENHANCE
Diminish
Incur
Improve
Engorge
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 #23 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRECLUDE
Pause
Suggest
Stop
Cancel
Start
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 #24 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEFILE
Taint
Enhance
Cripple
Fidget
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 #25 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
DETAIN
Counsel
Teach
Arrest
Liberate
Recommend
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 #26 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABJURE
Notable
Tell
Educate
Avoid
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 #27 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENHANCE
Weaken
Strong
Improve
Powerful
Improve
To "enhance" means to make better or improve, so "improve" is the correct answer.
Example Question #841 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENDURE
Forget
Train
Undergo
Undermine
Accept
Undergo
To "endure" something means to suffer through it or to "undergo" it.
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
TRANSPIRE
Traverse
Juxtapose
Defer
Aspire
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 #29 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSTILL
Concern
Oppress
Impart
Quiet
Hide
Impart
To "instill" means to impart gradually. Therefore, "impart" is the synonym.
All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
