ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Middle Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #181 : Synonyms: Verbs

Which of the following is a synonym of "expedite?"

Possible Answers:

Delay

Prevent

Impede

Block

Advance

Correct answer:

Advance

Explanation:

Expedite most nearly means "advance." Typically the term is used in conjunction with speeding up a certain event. For example, "your assistance seemed to expedite the process."

The other words are all antonyms.

Example Question #181 : Synonyms: Verbs

A synonym of "avert" is __________.

Possible Answers:

bungle

watch

stop

notice

avoid

Correct answer:

avoid

Explanation:

"Avert" is a verb meaning "turn away one's eyes or thoughts," or "prevent or ward off an undesirable occurrence." Neither "notice" nor "watch" can be the correct answer because "avert" specifically means to "turn away one's eyes or thoughts," and "bungle" ("mess up") has nothing to do with "avert." "Stop" might look like a good answer, but "avert" means "prevent," not "stop," so it cannot be correct either. "Avoid" is the closest synonym to "avert," as one meaning of "avoid" is "prevent from happening." So, "avoid" is the correct answer.

Example Question #1341 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

DEPLETE

Possible Answers:

exhaust

rotate

promote

terrify

display

Correct answer:

exhaust

Explanation:

"Deplete" means to use up or exhaust a supply of something.

Example Question #182 : Synonyms: Verbs

A synonym of "resuscitate" is __________.

Possible Answers:

execute

survive

map out

bring

revive

Correct answer:

revive

Explanation:

"Resuscitate" is a verb that means either "revive (someone) from unconsciousness or apparent death," or "make (something such as an idea or enterprise) active or vigorous again." So, we need to pick out a verb that means something like "revive" or "make active again." That means that "execute" cannot be the correct answer, because one meaning of "execute" is "carry out a sentence of death on (a legally condemned person)." So, "execute" is an antonym, not a synonym, of "resuscitate." "Revive," however, is a verb that means "restore to life or consciousness," and because "revive" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "resuscitate," "revive" is the correct answer.

Example Question #183 : Synonyms: Verbs

A synonym of “abate” is __________.

Possible Answers:

frighten

understand

harden

diminish

augment

Correct answer:

diminish

Explanation:

“Abate” is a verb that can mean “to become less intense” when referring to something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative, so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “become less intense.” That means that “augment” cannot be the correct answer, because “augment” means “adding to something; increase,” making it a near antonym, not a synonym, of “abate.”“Diminish,” however, is a verb that means “make or become less,” and because “diminish” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “abate,” “diminish” is the correct answer.

Example Question #184 : Synonyms: Verbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

EMIT

Possible Answers:

Verify

Give off

Tarnish

Condescend

Include

Correct answer:

Give off

Explanation:

When something (like light) is "emitted," it means that it is given off. So, "give off" is the correct answer.

Example Question #185 : Synonyms: Verbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

IMPALE

Possible Answers:

Collapse

Explore

Lance

Stitch

Prance

Correct answer:

Lance

Explanation:

"Impale" means pierce with something pointed, so "lance," which means pierce, is the best choice.

Example Question #186 : Synonyms: Verbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

EXPEDITE

Possible Answers:

Impale

Erode

Behoove

Hasten

Hinder

Correct answer:

Hasten

Explanation:

"Expedite" means to speed up the process or progress of, so the best choice for a synonym is "hasten," which means speed up or go somewhere quickly.

Example Question #187 : Synonyms: Verbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

DECIMATE

Possible Answers:

Amass

Obliterate

Dice

Cavort

Correct answer:

Obliterate

Explanation:

The word "decimate" means destroy. The best choice is "obliterate" because it means completely destroy. Considering the other options, "dice" means chop up into cubes, "amass" means gather, and "cavort" means act merily or prance about.

Example Question #188 : Synonyms: Verbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

JUXTAPOSE

Possible Answers:

Put

Contrast

Judge

Justify

Correct answer:

Contrast

Explanation:

The word "juxtapose" means to put two things next to each other or combine them in order to highlight a certain difference between them. The best choice is "contrast" as it means consider the differences between two or more thingsConsidering the other choices, "justify" means show to be right, "put" means place, and "judge" means decide.

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