ISEE Upper Level Verbal : ISEE Upper Level (grades 9-12) Verbal Reasoning

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1971 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ADJUNCT

Possible Answers:

Hubris

Supporting

Penitent

Dismissive

Disconsolate

Correct answer:

Supporting

Explanation:

An "adjunct" is a thing added to something to be supportive or complementary. The closest answer choice is "supportive." To provide further help, "disconsolate" means unable to be consoled, unable to be comforted; "dismissive" means ignoring, not taking something into account; "hubris" is excessive pride; "penitent" means remorseful, seeking forgiveness from God

Example Question #1972 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SYMPOSIUM

Possible Answers:

Savage

Trial

Agreement

Meeting

Puzzle

Correct answer:

Meeting

Explanation:

A "symposium" is a meeting. Usually it is a business conference, or a meeting to discuss a particular idea. A "trial" is a judicial event specifically designed to assess guilt or innocence, while a symposium has no such goal. While an "agreement" may be reached at a "symposium" the two words are not synonymous.

Example Question #1973 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

GALA

Possible Answers:

Vocation

Editorial

Festival

Vehicle

Bulletin

Correct answer:

Festival

Explanation:

A "gala" is a festival, a party, a formal occasion with entertainment and socializing. To provide further help, a "vocation" is a job; a "bulletin" is a posted public announcement; an "editorial" is an article in a newspaper in which the author expresses his or her opinion

Example Question #1974 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PANEGYRIC

Possible Answers:

Hiatus

Connoisseur

Eulogy

Tenet

Creed

Correct answer:

Eulogy

Explanation:

"Panegyric" means a public speech praising someone, a tribute or eulogy. To provide further help, "tenet" and "creed" are synonyms; both words mean a fundamental part of a belief system; a "hiatus" is a break from something; a "connoisseur" is an expert.

Example Question #263 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ASPIRATION

Possible Answers:

Hazard

Forte

Goal

Inspiration

Mirage

Correct answer:

Goal

Explanation:

An "aspiration" is a goal, a target, something you aspire too. To provide further help, a "hazard" is a danger; a "mirage" is an illusion; a "forte" is someone's strong suit; an "aspersion" is a verbal attack on someone

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

A synonym of "vigor" is __________.

Possible Answers:

prudence

vitality

intelligence

illness

exhaustion

Correct answer:

vitality

Explanation:

"Vigor" is a noun defined as "physical strength and good health" or "effort, energy, and enthusiasm." So, neither "exhaustion" nor "illness" can be the correct answer, as each is an antonym of "vigor." "Intelligence" cannot be the correct answer either, as "vigor" has to do with "physical strength and good health," not anything related to the mind or intelligence. "Vitality," however, is a noun defined as "the state of being strong and active; energy" or "the power giving continuance of life, present in all living things." Because "vitality" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "vigor," it is the correct answer.

Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Nouns

Answer the following sample question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.

ACCOLADE

Possible Answers:

delusion

intuition

distinction

quirk

truculence

Correct answer:

distinction

Explanation:

An "accolade" is a form of distinction, recognition, or strong praise. "Truculence" means a fight or form of aggression. A "quirk" is an oddity or strange way of doing something. "Intuition" means insight or instinct. "Delusion" is a misconception or misbelief.

Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Nouns

Answer the following sample question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.

QUAGMIRE

Possible Answers:

patent

misanthrope

imbroglio

sovereign

myriad

Correct answer:

imbroglio

Explanation:

A "quagmire" is an imbroglio or a bad situation. A "misanthrope" is a person who hates others. A "sovereign" is a supreme ruler or a monarch. A "patent" is a copyright on an invention or technology. "Myriad" means a lot of something.

Example Question #43 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

LEVITY

Possible Answers:

weight

lantern

reward

frivolity

Correct answer:

frivolity

Explanation:

Levity means humor or frivolity.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Answer the following sample question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.

HILARITY

Possible Answers:

acrimony

amusement

quip

alkaline

bewilderment

Correct answer:

amusement

Explanation:

"Hilarity" means amusement or laughter. "Bewilderment" means puzzlement or confusion. "Acrimony" means nasty behavior or speech"Alkaline" means being basic, not acidic (chemistry). "Quip" means witty communication or banter.

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