ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns for People

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Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Nouns For People

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

VISIONARY

Possible Answers:

Creative thinker

Potent

Uncontrollable desire

Portent

Damaged goods

Correct answer:

Creative thinker

Explanation:

A “visionary” issomeone who has the vision to see creative solutions to problems, a creative thinker. To provide further help, “uncontrollable” meansnot able to be controlled; “potent” meanspowerful; a “portent” isan omen.

Example Question #2 :Synonyms: Nouns For People

A synonym of "kin" is __________.

Possible Answers:

child

relative

person

connected

spark

Correct answer:

relative

Explanation:

"Kin" is a noun that means "one's family and relations," or an adjective that means "related." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "one's family." While "connected" may look like the correct answer, because people who are "kin" are connected to each other, "connected" does not mean the same thing as "kin," so "connected" cannot be the correct answer. "Relative," however, can not only function as an adjective that means "considered in relation or in proportion to something else," but also as a noun that means "a person connected by blood or marriage." So, because "relative" is the closest synonym to "kin" amongst the listed answer choices, "relative" is the correct answer.

Example Question #3 :Synonyms: Nouns For People

Each synonyms question is made up of a word in capital letters followed by five choices. Choose the one word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

FOE:

Possible Answers:

miser

partner

tyrant

enemy

comrade

Correct answer:

enemy

Explanation:

A foe is the opposite of a comrade and is defined as anenemy.

Example Question #4 :Synonyms: Nouns For People

Each synonyms question is made up of a word in capital letters followed by five choices. Choose the one word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PACIFIST:

Possible Answers:

instigator

philanthropist

ally

peacemaker

orator

Correct answer:

peacemaker

Explanation:

A pacifist is someone who keeps the peace or who is apeacemaker.

Example Question #5 :Synonyms: Nouns For People

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

BEGINNER

Possible Answers:

Biased

Benevolent

New

Novice

Correct answer:

Novice

Explanation:

The best answer choice is "novice," because another word for a "beginner" is "novice." Considering the other choices, "benevolent" meanskindorcharitable, and "biased" meansexpressing a particular prejudice. While the word "new" is related, it is an adjective that describes a beginner and is not a synonym of "beginner."

Example Question #6 :Synonyms: Nouns For People

Select the synonym.

Heroine

Possible Answers:

Anthropologist

Adventurer

Female

Hero

Adolescent

Correct answer:

Hero

Explanation:

A heroine is a female hero, so hero is the best synonym here.

None of the other answer choices work. Not all females are heroines, so that answer choice does not work. Similarly, heroines can be young or old, so adolescent is incorrect. Someone can also be an adventurer without being a hero. Lastly, anthropologists study humans, which has nothing to do with heroines.

Example Question #7 :Synonyms: Nouns For People

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

NEMESIS

Possible Answers:

Namesake

Acquaintance

Relative

Rival

Correct answer:

Rival

Explanation:

A "nemesis" isan opponentorrival,a person or group with which you are especially competitive. For example, pretend that your school football team often plays against another team. You and your friends get excited for those games, especially hate when your team loses, and might even talk about the opposing team members as enemies. The opposing team would be your nemesis. Of the other choices, an "acquaintance" issomeone that you know, a "relative" isa family memberorsomeone to whom you are related, and a "namesake" isa thing that shares its name with something else, or is directly named after it.

Example Question #8 :Synonyms: Nouns For People

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

JOURNALIST

Possible Answers:

Professor

Dentist

Principal

Reporter

Accountant

Correct answer:

Reporter

Explanation:

A "journalist" isa person who researches and writes news stories, or a "reporter." A "professor" isa person who teaches at a university or college. A "dentist" isa medical professional who cleans and operates on teeth. An "accountant" isa person who states and reviews the financial statements of a person or company. A "principal" isthe person in charge at a school.

Example Question #9 :Synonyms: Nouns For People

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

ENTOURAGE

Possible Answers:

Entrance

Building

Attendants

Journey

Correct answer:

Attendants

Explanation:

An "entourage" isa group of attendants.The best choice is "attendants," because it is a part of the definition of "entourage."

Example Question #9 :Synonyms: Nouns For People

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

FELON

Possible Answers:

Teacher

Partner

Criminal

Politician

Miser

Correct answer:

Criminal

Explanation:

A felon issomeone who has committed a crime. To further help you, a politician issomeone who is involved in government; a miser issomeone who hates spending money and tries to save as much as possible.

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