一个ll ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 :Identifying Synonyms
一个synonym of "rabble" is __________.
debris
lies
crowd
pleasantries
rocks
crowd
"Rabble" is a noun that means "a disorderly crowd; a mob," or when used as "the rabble," "ordinary people, especially when regarded as socially inferior or uncouth." While "rabble" may sound like "rubble," a noun that "rocks" or "debris" could be considered synonyms of, "rubble" does not mean the same thing as "rabble," so it cannot be the correct answer. "Crowd," however, when used as a noun, is the answer choice closest in meaning to "rabble," so it is the correct answer.
Example Question #2 :Identifying Synonyms
一个synonym of "insurgent" is __________.
overseer
loyalist
rebel
employee
king
rebel
"Insurgent" is a word that when used as an adjective, means "rising in active revolt" or "of or relating to rebels" and when used as a noun, means "a rebel or revolutionary." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "rebel." "Loyalist" cannot be the correct answer, then, because "loyalist" means "a person who remains loyal to the established ruler or government, especially in the face of a revolt," so it is an antonym of "rebel." "Rebel" is an available answer choice, and because it is the answer choice that is closest in meaning to "insurgent," "rebel" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1 :Identifying Synonyms
年代ynonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GLUTTON
一个bstainer
Benefactor
Overeater
Curmudgeon
Overeater
一个glutton issomeone who eats or consumes too much, so "overeater" is the correct answer. "Curmudgeon" meansa grumpy or bad-tempered person, "benefactor" meansdonator, and "abstainer" meanssomeone who holds themself back from doing something.
Example Question #4 :年代ynonyms: Nouns
年代ynonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GUERRILLA
年代oldier
Master
Chef
Beast
年代oldier
一个"guerrilla" isa soldier who uses surprise tactics,而不是与“大猩猩”,混淆的动物。年代o, "soldier" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2 :Identifying Synonyms
年代ynonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BUFFOON
一个ncient
Miser
Youthful
Genius
Fool
Fool
一个"buffoon" issomeone who makes a fool of themselves. To help you, "youthful" meansyoung, "ancient" meansvery old, and a "miser" issomeone who saves all the money that they can.
Example Question #1 :Identifying Synonyms
年代ynonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NEMESIS
Receipt
Candidate
Opponent
一个rchaeologist
Occurrence
Opponent
一个"nemesis" is anopponent,enemy, oradversary, so "opponent" is the correct answer. An "archaeologist" isa person who studies prehistoric people and their lifestyles. A "candidate" isa person who applies for a job or is nominated for a position. An "occurrence" is aneventorhappening. A "receipt" isa document that shows that a bill has been paid.
Example Question #6 :Identifying Synonyms
年代ynonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DESPOT
年代tore
List
Depot
Tyrant
Tyrant
一个"despot" is atyrant.The best choice is "tyrant," which meansan oppressive or unjust ruler.Considering the other choices, a "store" isa place where people go to make purchases,"list" meansa group of things that are written down,and a "depot" isa warehouse.
Example Question #7 :Identifying Synonyms
年代ynonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
PROGENY
一个dults
Professionals
一个mateurs
Children
一个ncestors
Children
"Progeny" is another word foroffspring or someone's children. To provide further help, a "professional" is someonepaid for their work, whereas an "amateur" issomeone not paid for work. We call thepeople that came before usour "ancestors," so for example, your grandfather is one of your ancestors.
Example Question #8 :Identifying Synonyms
年代ynonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CULPRIT
Crime
Thief
Guilty person
Innocent person
Bystander
Guilty person
一个"culprit" is theperson responsible for doing something wrongorthe guilty person. So, "guilty person" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1 :Identifying Synonyms
年代ynonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
TURNCOAT
Enemy
Traitor
Financier
一个lly
年代upporter
Traitor
一个“turncoat” isa traitor; someone who betrays his allies and helps his former enemies. Almost every American school child has heard of Benedict Arnold, the famous turncoat from the Revolutionary War. To provide further guidance, an "ally" issomeone on your side; an "enemy" issomeone who you are fighting against; a "supporter" isa fan; a "financier" issomeone who provides the money to make something happen.
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