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Example Question #2241 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROCURE
Obtain
Peddle
Demonstrate
Furnish
Barter
Obtain
To “procure” means to get something or to "obtain" something. As for the other answer choices, “furnish” means provide; “peddle” means sell, “barter” means trade, particularly to try and buy something for less money than it is worth, or to obtain something through exchange and not direct purchase; and "demonstrate" means show to be the case.
Example Question #2242 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLUCTUATE
Vary
Surreptitious
Meticulously
Hoary
Eerie
Vary
“Fluctuate” means change in quantity randomly, or "vary." As for the other answer choices, “eerie” means spooky and suggestive of danger; “hoary” means old and having white hair or clichéd; “surreptitious” means stealthy or secretive; and “meticulous” means careful, considering all options, and dedicated.
Example Question #2243 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESTRAIN
Locate
Contain
Attempt
Damage
Toil
Contain
The word "restrain" comes from roots that mean to tie back. It is related to words like "restrict," "restrictions," and "stricture." When we restrain our words, we hold them back so as not to say something nasty. When we physically restrain someone (with "restraints"), we hold them in place so they can't move. In this case, we contain them within a given space or locale. Thus, the best option is "contain."
Example Question #2244 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AFFIX
Bloat
Attach
Harm
Include
Correct
Attach
"Affix" means to fasten something to something else and closely matches the common word "attach." "Correct" means right or proper. "Include" means to add something to a group, "bloat" means to make something unduly large, and "harm" means to hurt.
Example Question #2245 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRUNCATE
Augment
Extrapolate
Shorten
Relocate
Deviate
Shorten
"Truncate" means to shorten, to abbreviate. To provide further help, "deviate" means go away from, turn away from; "augment" means enhance, make better; "relocate" means move; "extrapolate" means to take further, to think beyond.
Example Question #2246 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ATROPHY
Pilfer
Plunder
Wither
Jettison
Strengthen
Wither
To "atrophy" means to weaken, to waste away, to wither. It is generally used to describe the weakening of muscles, as in "muscle atrophy." To provide further help, "jettison" means discard; "plunder" and "pilfer" both mean to steal.
Example Question #2247 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STYMIE
Sanction
Assist
Discern
Hinder
Suspend
Hinder
To "stymie" something is to hinder it, to prevent something from developing. To provide further help, "assist" means help; "suspend" means pause; "discern" means recognize and notice; "sanction" means approve.
Example Question #59 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FESTOON
Exculpate
Decorate
Reside
Reinforce
Hinder
Decorate
To "festoon" something means to decorate, to adorn. To provide further help, "reside" means live; "exculpate" means acquit, free from guilt; "reinforce" means provide support for; "hinder" means get in the way of, make something more difficult.
Example Question #2248 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXPUNGE
Permit
Remove
Create
Forbid
Acquit
Remove
To "expunge" something means to remove it, to remove it from the record. To provide further help, "acquit" means pardon; "permit" means allow; "forbid" means say something is not allowed.
Example Question #2249 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PILFER
Steal
Comprehend
Recognize
Acquire
Delay
Steal
To "pilfer" something means to steal, to plunder. To provide further help, "comprehend" means understand; "acquire" means get.
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