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Example Question #2201 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLEAVE
Divide
Alter
Neglect
Adjoin
Revise
Divide
A good example where the word cleave is used is when you cleave a chemical bond, splitting a complex molecule into smaller molecules. Thus, cleave means to split or divide.
Example Question #2202 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JETTISON
Anchor
Exculpate
Corrupt
Eject
Circumnavigate
Eject
"Jettison" means to eject or throw overboard. "Circumnavigate" means to go around or circle. "Anchor" means to hold securely. "Corrupt" means to defile or make impure. "Exculpate" means to forgive or dismiss guilt.
Example Question #2203 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DWELL
Live
Locate
Finish
Insult
Pertain
Live
The word "dwell" is a verb that means to live in a particular place or state. The best answer is "house," which can also be used as a verb. When used as a verb, "live" shares the same meaning as "dwell." Considering the other choices, the word "finish" means to bring to an end, "locate" is a verb that means determine the place where something is, and "insult" means to say something that offends.
Example Question #2204 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SMITE
Perpetrate
Meander
Destroy
Barter
Vend
Destroy
“Smite” means destroy, take vengeance upon, or strike down, so "destroy" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "smite." As for the other answer choices, “vend” means sell; “barter” means trade, particularly to try to buy something for less money than it is worth or to buy something using something other than money; “meander” means to move indirectly, from side-to-side, like a river; and "perpetrate" means commit, specifically in the context of committing crimes.
Example Question #2205 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WANE
Hamper
Diminish
Exasperate
Forsake
Admonish
Diminish
“Wane” means decline or diminish, so "diminish" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, “exasperate” means frustrate; “admonish” means scold or criticize; “hamper” means impede or stop the progress of; and “forsake” means abandon or disavow.
Example Question #2206 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
KINDLE
Orbit
Consume
Ignite
Flatter
Procrastinate
Ignite
"Kindle" means ignite or start a fire, so "ignite" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "kindle": "consume" means eat or use up; "orbit," when used as a verb, means revolve around or circle; "flatter" means shower compliments and praise on a person; and "procrastinate" means delay or postpone until near a deadline.
Example Question #2207 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning
Answer the following question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
COALESCE
disjoin
amalgamate
importune
proximate
fawn
amalgamate
"Coalesce" and "amalgamate" both mean to blend or come together. "Disjoin" means to become separated. "Fawn" means to ingratiate oneself or serve. "Importune" means to demand or insist. "Proximate" means very near or close.
Example Question #2208 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning
Answer the following question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
EFFACE
exact
undergird
expunge
corroborate
foreshadow
expunge
"Efface" and "expunge" both mean to erase or delete. "Foreshadow" means to indicate or portend. "Undergird" means to support or bolster. "Exact" means to demand or call for. "Corroborate" means to back up or support information.
Example Question #2209 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning
Answer the following question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
ABUT
condone
ratify
strut
subpoena
adjoin
adjoin
"Abut" and "adjoin" both mean to border on or be adjacent to. "Strut" means to walk pompously. "Condone" means to make allowance for. "Ratify" means to affirm or authorize. "Subpoena" means to issue a writ or citation.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DILATE
Enlarge
Assemble
Evolve
Constrict
Impede
Enlarge
When something dilates, it means it increases in size or enlarges. For example, the pupils of the eyes typically dilate, or enlarge, in dark environments to let in more light.
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