ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms: Verbs

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Lower Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #11 :Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

CONFUSE

Possible Answers:

Combine

Fickle

Ambiguous

Perplex

Correct answer:

Perplex

Explanation:

The word "perplex" meansto confuse. "Perplex" is the best choice because it is a synonym of "confuse." Considering the other choices, "combine" meansto put together,"ambiguous" meansuncertainorhaving many meanings,and "fickle" meansfrequently changingorinconstant.

Example Question #12 :Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

CLARIFY

Possible Answers:

Make right

Make hidden

Make clear

Make

Correct answer:

Make clear

Explanation:

The word "clarify" meansto make clear or understood."Make clear" is the best choice, as it is a part of the definition of "clarify."

Example Question #13 :Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

VERIFY

Possible Answers:

Prove

Know

Vermin

Vertical

Correct answer:

Prove

Explanation:

The word "verify" meansprove the truth of something."Prove" is the best choice, as it is a part of the definition of "verify." Considering the other choices, "vertical" meansupright,"vermin" aredisgusting animals,and "know" meanshave knowledge of something.

Example Question #14 :Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

CONTRADICT

Possible Answers:

Say

Oppose

Doll

Agreement

Correct answer:

Oppose

Explanation:

The word "contradict" meansoppose."Oppose" is the best choice because it shares the same definition as "contradict." Considering the other options, "say" meansspeak,an "agreement" is acontract,and a "doll" isa small figure resembling a human being.

Example Question #15 :Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

PERPLEX

Possible Answers:

Perpetrate

Puzzle

Break

Join

Correct answer:

Puzzle

Explanation:

The word "perplex" meansconfuse.The best choice is "puzzle" because it shares the same definition as "perplex" when used as a verb. Considering the other choices, "perpetrate" meanscommitorcarry out an actionand is usually used to refer to people committing crimes."Join" meansput together,and "break" meansprevent something from working until it is repairedorsplit into parts.

Example Question #16 :Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

AFFIRM

Possible Answers:

Firm

Make

Confirm

Adjust

Correct answer:

Confirm

Explanation:

"Affirm" meansconfirmorstate as true."Confirm" is the best choice, as it is a part of the definition of "affirm." Considering the other choices, "firm" meanssolidorhard,"adjust" meanschange so that something fits or works,and "make" meanscreate.

Example Question #17 :Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ASCERTAIN

Possible Answers:

Nurture

Complain

Check

Overt

Correct answer:

Check

Explanation:

"Ascertain" meansmake certain of.The best choice is "check" because it also meansmake certain of.Considering the other choices, "nurture" meansfeed and protectorsupport,"overt" meansobvious,and "complain" meansexpress dissatisfaction.

Example Question #18 :Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

RECKON

Possible Answers:

Redo

Recognize

Consider

Call

Correct answer:

Consider

Explanation:

The word "reckon" meansconsiderorthink."Consider" is the best choice, as it is a part of the definition of "reckon." Considering the other choices, "recognize" meansidentify something previously seen,"redo" meansdo again, and "call" meansshoutorinvite.

Example Question #19 :Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ASCERTAIN

Possible Answers:

Keep hidden

Get lost

Find out

Bungle

Bemuse

Correct answer:

Find out

Explanation:

"Ascertain" meansfigure outorfind out, so "find out" is the correct answer. To help you, "bemuse" meansconfuse, and "bungle" meansspoil, ruin,ormess up.

Example Question #701 :Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

CHASTISE

Possible Answers:

Praise

Yell

Conspire

Punish

Correct answer:

Punish

Explanation:

The word "chastise" meansshow great disapprovalof something or someone.The best choice is "punish," which meansa to give a penalty for an offense.Chastisement is typically a form of punishment. Considering the other choices, "yell" meanscry out with a loud sound, "praise" meansexpress approval, and "conspire" meansagree to act together, especially if secretly.

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