Synonyms: Verbs - ISEE Lower Level Verbal Reasoning

By "attaining" something, like a dream or goal, you obtain it or accomplish it.

"Abolish" is a verb that means formally put an end to a rule or manner of acting. So, we need to pick out a word that means something like put an end to. "End," when used as a verb, means stop, so "end" is the best answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "abolish."

To omit something is to exclude it.

"Alternate" is a word that, when used as a verb, means "occur in turn repeatedly," or in other words, "occurring in or forming a repeated series." Because "take turns" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "alternate," "take turns" is the correct answer.

"Anticipate" is a verb that means "regard as probable; expect or predict," so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "regard as possible." "Surprise" cannot be the correct answer, then, because "surprise" can mean " capture, attack, or discover suddenly and unexpectedly; catch unawares," so if an event surprises someone, that person was obviously not anticipating the event. "Predict," however, is a verb that means "say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something," and because "predict" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "anticipate," "predict" is the correct answer.

"Exact" is a word that can be used as an adjective or a verb, but because all of the possible answer choices are verbs, we will need to consider "exact" as a verb. As a verb, "exact" means either "demand and obtain (something, especially a payment) from someone" or "inflict (revenge) on someone." So, we need to pick out a verb that means something like "demand and obtain" or "inflict revenge on." So, "donate" cannot be the correct answer, because "donate" is an antonym, not a synonym, of "demand and obtain." "Extract," however, is a verb that means "obtain (something such as money or an admission) from someone in the face of initial unwillingness," and because "extract" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "exact," "extract" is the correct answer.

"Nullify" is a verb that means "make legally null and void; invalidate" or "make of no use or value; cancel out." So, we need to pick out a verb that means something like "invalidate" or "cancel out." "Uphold," then, cannot be the correct answer, because "uphold" is a verb that means "confirm or support (something that has been questioned)" or "maintain (a custom or practice)," making "uphold" an antonym, not a synonym, of "nullify." "Void," however, when used as an adjective, means " declare that (something) is not valid or legally binding" or "discharge or drain away (water, gases, etc.)." Because "void" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "nullify," "void" is the correct answer.

The correct answer is "strolling," which means walking at a slow pace. "Running" does not mean the same thing as "walking." "Stalling" and "saving" do not have to do with walking or movement. "Strolling" is the only answer that means walking.

The word "abstain" means stop and/or stay away from. "Quit" is the best choice because it means stop. Considering the other chocies, "absent" is an adjective which means away from. Though the definition is similar, "absent" is inappropriate because it is an adjective, while "abstain" is a verb. The words "dirty" and "strange" are unrelated in meaning to "abstain."

The word "incur" means acquire something unwanted. "Acquire", meaning receive, is the best choice, as it is a part of the definition of "incur." Considering the other choices, "courteous" means polite, "enter" means go in, and "discourteous" means not polite.

Something that is done "manually" is done by hand. The best choice is "by hand" because it is a part of the defintion of "manually."

To "escalate" means to increase rapidly, rise, or soar. Similarly, to "climb" means to increase, increase in altitude, or grow higher. So, "climb" is the correct answer because it is closest in meaning to "escalate." As for the other answer choices, to "crave" means to want or desire, an "antagonist" is the villain or person who works against the hero in a story, "obsolete" means old and outdated, and to "reign" means to rule like a king or a queen.

The word "generate" means create. The best choice is "create," as it is a part of the defnition of "generate." Considering the other choices, "dress" means put on clothing , "deny" means refuse, and "tolerate" means endure or permit.

The word "exclude" means keep something or someone out of a group or area.The best choice is "keep out," as it shares the same definition of "exclude." Considering the other choices, "object," when used as a verb, means declare that one opposes a decision or action,"close" means shut, and "conclude" means finish or bring to an end.

To "innovate" means to invent something new. The best choice is "invent" since it is a part of the definition of "innovate." Considering the other choices, "read" means look at text carefully and understand the meaning of it, "concentrate" means bring to a common point, and "enter" means go in.

"Revert" means go back or return to a previous state, so "return" is the correct answer. "Soar" means rise or fly. "Smother" means cover or suffocate. "Consider" means think about. "Fulfill" means achieve, complete, or carry out.

Akin means similar to, like. The other four answer choices are all synonyms of one another and all mean different.

If you "require" something, then you need it, so "need" is the correct answer. To help you, the other four answer choices are all synonyms of one another; "abhor," "detest," and "despise" are all verbs that mean extremely dislike.

Persecute means to oppress or to treat with hostility. To further help you, assist means help; to deny means to refuse or to say something is not true; allay means calm or soothe; suspend means pause.

To aspire means to aim for. For example, Steven worked hard at school because he aspired to go to college. To further help you, to comply means to obey or to follow the rules.