ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots to Identify Synonyms
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Example Question #81 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXCULPATE
Poison
Pardon
Cut
Redo
Pardon
The word "exculpate" means forgive for an offense. The best choice is "pardon" because it shares the same meaning as "exculpate."
Example Question #41 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
DISGRACE
Dishonor
Disapproval
Disgusting
Dissatisfaction
Disproportionate
Dishonor
“Disgrace” means to shame or dishonor. To provide further help, “dissatisfaction” is a lack of satisfaction or happiness; “disapproval” is the feeling of not approving of something; “disgusting” means gross; “disproportionate” means uneven.
Example Question #42 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONSPIRE
Plan openly
Contend
Plan secretly
Talk out loud
Remain silent
Plan secretly
The prefix "con-" means together or jointly, so “conspire” means plan secretly together. To provide further help, “remain” means stay, and “contend” means compete with or argue that.
Example Question #43 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FORESEE
Portray
Decipher
Betray
Relinquish
Anticipate
Anticipate
"Foresee" means "anticipate" or predict beforehand, so "anticipate" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "foresee": "betray" means go against one's country or a friend by sharing the country's or the friend's secrets; "portray" means show or depict in a work; "decipher" means decode or interpret some coded language; and "relinquish" means give up or let go.
Example Question #44 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DECIPHER
Deem
Learn
Decode
Instruct
Unearth
Decode
To "decipher" something like a code means to translate it or "decode" it. The other answer choices are not as fitting since "deem" is to suppose; "unearth" is to discover; and "instruct" is to teach.
Example Question #45 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
IMPOSE
Compel
Impassive
Catalogue
Imply
Collect
Compel
The prefix im- means in or into. So the word “impose” means to force into doing something. This is closest in meaning to the answer choice “compel,” which means to make someone do something. To provide further help, “collect” means gather; “catalogue” means record data and information; “imply” means suggest; “impassive” means unemotional.
Example Question #46 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
INDICT
Implore
Imply
Suggest
Accuse
Suppose
Accuse
The word fragment -dict- means related to speaking or words, as in “dictionary” or “diction.” The word “indict” means to say someone did something wrong, to “accuse.” To provide further help, “imply” means suggest and “implore” means beg. Please note that "indict" rhymes with "in light."
Example Question #47 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTERVENE
Pause
Gather
Meddle
Unnerve
Concern
Meddle
To "intervene" means to step in or meddle in a situation, so "meddle" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "intervene": "unnerve" means make nervous; "concern" means worry, whether it is used as a noun or as a verb; "gather" means collect into a single group at one location, and "pause" means temporarily stop.
Example Question #48 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BEMUSE
Perplex
Amuse
Inspire
Meander
Morose
Perplex
“Bemuse” means make confused, perplex, or bewilder. To provide further help, “meander” means move indirectly to one's destination, like a river, and “morose” means miserable and serious.
Example Question #49 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RESOLVED
Understood
Circled
Reversed
Explained
Decided
Decided
"Resolve" has several meanings, one of which is to decide. For example, one might write, "After getting sick from eating too many cookies, Brad resolved to never eat cookies again." So, since "resolved" means decided, "decided" is the correct answer.
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