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Example Question #2021 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRUCE
Scroll
Battlefield
Armor
Armistice
Honesty
Armistice
A "truce" is an agreement to delay fighting for a set period of time. "Armistice," which shares the same meaning, is therefore the best choice. Considering the other choices, "armor" is any item warn for protection in a fight, "honesty" means truthfulness, "battlefield" is the area in which a battle takes place, and a "scroll" is a rolled up piece of paper or parchment either written on or able to be written on.
Example Question #2022 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IDIOSYNCRASY
Defection
Authority
Foreshadowing
Vagrant
Peculiarity
Peculiarity
An "idiosyncrasy" is a manner of behavior unique to one person, or a “peculiarity.” “Defection” is the act of deserting one’s country or party in favor of the direct opponent or desertion; “authority” means power or the person or entity who is in charge; “foreshadowing” means an act of warning of something that will happen in the future; a “vagrant” is a tramp or someone who wanders from place to place begging to survive.
Example Question #311 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MANDATE
Succor
Duress
Calculation
Authority
Directive
Directive
A “mandate” is an official directive, so "directive" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, “succor” means aid or assistance; “duress” means stress or pressure to do something.
Example Question #312 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESTRAINT
Illusion
Self-control
Participation
Consideration
Defiance
Self-control
"Restraint” means a physical restriction that keeps one from moving normally or the ability to control oneself and not just act on emotion, so the best answer choice is "self-control."
Example Question #313 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHAGRIN
Privilege
Fusion
Ferocity
Antipathy
Mortification
Mortification
“Chagrin” is acute personal embarrassment or irritation at how a situation resulted, so "mortification," which means extreme embarrassment, is the answer choice closest in meaning to "chagrin." As for the other answer choices, “fusion” means blend; “privilege” means a special right or advantage granted to someone; “antipathy” means a deep-feeling of hatred or dislike; and “ferocity” refers to fierceness and cruelty.
Example Question #314 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HYPERBOLE
Obstinance
Exaggeration
Conformity
Conviction
Enthusiasm
Exaggeration
“Hyperbole” is an obvious and intentional overstatement of the truth, so "exaggeration" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "hyperbole." Considering the other answer choices, a “conviction” is a strongly felt opinion; “conformity” means similarity or compliance to rules; "enthusiasm" means excitement or zeal; and "obstinance" means stubbornness.
Example Question #315 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRETENSE
Order
Secrecy
Deception
Candidness
Difference
Deception
"Pretense" is a noun that means "an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true" or "a false display of feelings, attitudes, or intentions."So, we need to pick out a noun that means something like "an attempt to make something false appear true" or "a false display." "Candidness," then, cannot be the correct answer, because "candidness" is a noun that means "the quality of being truthful and straightforward; frankness," making it more of an antonym than a synonym of "pretense." "Deception," however, is a noun that means "the action of deceiving someone" or "a thing that deceives," and because "deception" is the answer choice closest to "pretense," "deception" is the correct answer.
Example Question #316 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREDILECTION
Parsimony
Elegance
Impartiality
Propensity
Modicum
Propensity
"Predilection" and "propensity" both mean tendency or inclination. "Impartiality means equality or fairness. "Modicum" means a bit or small amount. "Parsimony" means stinginess or frugality.
Example Question #317 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROPENSITY
Pathos
Tendency
Incompetence
Repetition
Panacea
Tendency
"Propensity" and "tendency" both mean an inclination or weakness. "Panacea" means a cure-all or elixir. "Incompetence" means lack of ability. "Pathos" means deep sadness.
Example Question #318 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANTITHESIS
Apex
Estimate
Hyperbole
Opposite
Irony
Opposite
Since "antithesis" means a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else, the answer choice that is its closest synonym is "opposite."
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