ISEE Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

GALA

Possible Answers:

Bulletin

Editorial

Vocation

Vehicle

Festival

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 #38 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

PANEGYRIC

Possible Answers:

Creed

Hiatus

Eulogy

Tenet

Connoisseur

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 #39 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

ASPIRATION

Possible Answers:

Hazard

Forte

Mirage

Inspiration

Goal

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 #261 : Synonyms

A synonym of "vigor" is __________.

Possible Answers:

vitality

exhaustion

prudence

illness

intelligence

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 #261 : Synonyms

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:

distinction

delusion

truculence

intuition

quirk

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 : Identifying Synonyms

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:

imbroglio

patent

sovereign

myriad

misanthrope

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 #1979 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

LEVITY

Possible Answers:

lantern

frivolity

weight

reward

Correct answer:

frivolity

Explanation:

Levity means humor or frivolity.

Example Question #44 : Identifying Synonyms

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

bewilderment

quip

amusement

alkaline

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.

Example Question #45 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ALACRITY

Possible Answers:

respite

levity

consternation

parity

liveliness

Correct answer:

liveliness

Explanation:

"Alacrity" means liveliness or alertness. "Consternation" means dismay or distress. "Respite" means a pause or suspension in activity. "Parity" means equality or balance. "Levity" means funniness or silliness

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.

RENOWN

Possible Answers:

fame

recipient

improved

recollect

Correct answer:

fame

Explanation:

Related to the French word for "name," "renown" speaks of someone who has "made a name" for himself or herself—or fame.

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