ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns for People

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Example Question #1 :Identifying Synonyms

一个synonym of "rabble" is __________.

可能的答案:

debris

lies

crowd

pleasantries

rocks

Correct answer:

crowd

Explanation:

"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 __________.

可能的答案:

overseer

loyalist

rebel

employee

king

Correct answer:

rebel

Explanation:

"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

可能的答案:

一个bstainer

Benefactor

Overeater

Curmudgeon

Correct answer:

Overeater

Explanation:

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

可能的答案:

年代oldier

Master

Chef

Beast

Correct answer:

年代oldier

Explanation:

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

可能的答案:

一个ncient

Miser

Youthful

Genius

Fool

Correct answer:

Fool

Explanation:

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

可能的答案:

Receipt

Candidate

Opponent

一个rchaeologist

Occurrence

Correct answer:

Opponent

Explanation:

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

可能的答案:

年代tore

List

Depot

Tyrant

Correct answer:

Tyrant

Explanation:

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

可能的答案:

一个dults

Professionals

一个mateurs

Children

一个ncestors

Correct answer:

Children

Explanation:

"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

可能的答案:

Crime

Thief

Guilty person

Innocent person

Bystander

Correct answer:

Guilty person

Explanation:

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

可能的答案:

Enemy

Traitor

Financier

一个lly

年代upporter

Correct answer:

Traitor

Explanation:

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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