All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MISNOMER
Nominate
Miss
Accurate name
Inaccurate name
Inaccurate name
A "misnomer" isan inaccurate name. The best choice is "inaccurate name," as it is part of the definition of "misnomer."This is fitting as a misnomer is amistake in naming something.有限公司nsidering the other options, "nominate" meanssuggest for an honor, "miss" meansfailorfail to meet,and "snore" meansbreathe with harsh sounds while asleep.
Example Question #1 :Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
PRESCIENCE
Loathe
Foresight
Potentate
Amorous
Dread
Foresight
"Prescience" is the quality ofknowing what is going to happen; foresight. To provide further help, a "potentate" isa powerful leader; "dread" meansfearand "loathe" meanshate; "amorous" isa feeling of love.
Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Prefixes
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
MISOGYNY
Hatred of animals
Hatred of old people
Hatred of children
Hatred of men
Hatred of women
Hatred of women
"Misogyny" isthe hatred of women. A misogynist isa man who hates and mistreats women.
Example Question #4 :Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PROLOGUE
Foreword
Forsake
Forerunner
Forensic
Formless
Foreword
The prefixes "pro-"and "fore-" are very similar to one another. Both prefixes describe something that之前别的东西. A “prologue” isthe introduction to a story, and as such, the word is most similar in meaning to a “foreword.” None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "prologue": “formless” meanswithout shape; “forerunner” meansprecursororthing that comes before something else; “forsake” meansabandon; and “forensic” meansrelating to the application of science to crime solving.
Example Question #5 :Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
MALPRACTICE
Misappropriated
Malcontent
Maladjusted
误导
Misconduct
Misconduct
The prefix "mal-" meansbad, so “malpractice” meansbad practice, improper behavior. The prefix "mis-" also meansbadand is often used similarly to "mal-." The key here is to figure out which suffix is closest in meaning to “practice” and the correct answer is “conduct.” “Misconduct” meansdoing something wrong, bad conduct. To provide further help, “misappropriated” meansgiven to the wrong people; “misinformed” meanstold incorrect information; “maladjusted” meansnot adjusted to one's social environment; “malcontent” meansnot happy, not content.
Example Question #1 :Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
DISPARITY
Repudiate
Astute
Credibility
Accountability
Inequality
Inequality
The word “parity” meansequalityand the prefix "dis-" is a negation prefix, so “disparity” is the opposite of “parity.” The correct answer is therefore “inequality.” To provide further help, someone who is “astute” isshrewd and shows good judgment; “credibility” meansbelievability; “accountability” meansresponsibility; “repudiate” meansreject, renounce, disavow.
Example Question #2 :Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
EQUANIMITY
Hopelessness
Despondency
Inspiration
Motivation
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有限公司mposure
The prefixequa-meanssame as, equal to, even, so the word “equanimity” meanshaving an evenness of mind, showing “composure.”“Composure” isa calmness in the face of difficulty. To provide further help, “inspiration” issomething that makes you want to do something; “motivation” isthe reason for doing something; “despondency” meanshopelessness.
Example Question #1 :Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISAVOWAL
Proviso
Encouragement
Renunciation
Denunciation
Acceptance
Renunciation
To “disavow” meansto deny or renounce responsibility for someone or something, as such "disavowal" is closest in meaning to “renunciation,” which meansrejection or denial of something. To provide further help, “encouragement” issupport; a “proviso” isa condition that must be met in order to get something done or attain something; "acceptance" meansagreeing to receive something or go along with a plan; and "denunciation" meanscondemnation.
Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Prefixes
A synonym of "imperceptible" is __________.
undetectable
wise
prominent
secret
filial
undetectable
“听不清”是一个形容词,意思是“impossible to perceive," so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "impossible to perceive." So, "prominent" cannot be the correct answer because one meaning of "prominent" is "situated so as to catch the attention; noticeable," making it an antonym of "imperceptible." "Undetectable," however, is an adjective that means "not able to be detected," and because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "imperceptible," "undetectable" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2 :Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin
Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
TRANSVERSE
Gradient
Perpendicular
Slanting
Parallel
Slope
Slanting
The prefixtrans-meansacross or travel. The word “transverse” meansto travel across something in a slanting or diagonal manner. To provide further help, “parallel” meansside-by-side; “perpendicular” meansintersecting just once, opposite of parallel; “gradient” and “slope” are synonyms of one another and mathematical terms, both meanincline or angle of rising.