ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms
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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.
FAÇADE
Illusion
Evidence
Truth
Action
Dream
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 #693 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
BREACH
Comprehend
Commence
Break
Terminate
Construe
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 #42 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
WINDFALL
Bonus
Exotic
Banished
Stance
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 #43 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ALACRITY
Dread
Enthusiasm
Friendship
Youth
Honesty
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.
Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NUISANCE
Annoyance
Protection
Obstruction
Explosion
Riddle
Annoyance
A "nuisance" is an irritant or annoyance, so "annoyance" is the correct answer.
Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
HARBINGER
Innate
Transparent
Opaque
Explicit
Omen
Omen
A “harbinger” is an omen, an ominous foreboding. To provide further help, “innate” means natural, something you are born with; “explicit” means clear, definite and obvious; “transparent” means allows light to pass through, see-through; “opaque” means does not allow light to pass through, solid. “Transparent” and “opaque” are antonyms of one another. "Translucent” is a related word that describes something that allows some light to pass through.
Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
TREPIDATION
Excitement
Envy
Convoluted
Disgust
Unease
Unease
“Trepidation” is a feeling of anxiety and unease about the immediate future. To provide further help, “disgust” means revulsion, feeling that something is gross or abhorrent; “envy” means jealousy; “convoluted” means complicated, long-winded.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
CENSURE
Fervent
Respect
Reward
Criticize
Laud
Criticize
“Censure” means criticize, blame. To provide further help, “laud” means praise, something that is “laudatory” is deserving of praise; “fervent” means keen and passionate, often too passionate.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
APTITUDE
Inability
Talent
Clumsiness
Regressive
Progressive
Talent
“Aptitude” means ability, skill level, and talent. To provide further help, “inability” is the failure or powerlessness of something; “regressive” is returning to a previous condition; “progressive” is forward-thinking and forward-moving.
Example Question #481 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
PATRONAGE
Primary
Support
Listless
Undermine
Anchorage
Support
“Patronage” is financial support given to someone who needs it for education or to run a business. To provide further help, “undermine” means to weaken; “primary” means occurring first or being of greatest importance; “listless” means weak, languid, lacking energy; “anchorage” is a port or dock.
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