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Example Question #111 : 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.
SOURCE
Blizzard
Companion
Aroma
Origin
Strategy
Origin
"Source" means where a person or thing comes from, or "origin." A "blizzard" is a large snowstorm. A "companion" is a friend or partner. A "strategy" is a tactic or course of action. An "aroma" is a distinct smell or a fragrance.
Example Question #112 : 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.
CURB
Decipher
Complicate
Prepare
Detain
Restrain
Restrain
"Curb" means keep in check or restrain, so "restrain" is the correct answer. "Detain" means hold in custody, usually for a crime or for trial. "Decipher" means decode or break a code. "Complicate" means make something harder to understand or more confusing. "Prepare" means get ready for something.
Example Question #113 : 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.
CLUSTER
Gather
Determine
Sacrifice
Concentrate
Repair
Gather
"Cluster," when used as a verb, means gather or come together as a group in one location, so "gather" is the correct answer. "Repair" means fix or make right. "Determine" means solve or to figure out. "Sacrifice" means give up something. "Concentrate" is a verb that means focus or direct one's attention toward someone or something.
Example Question #114 : 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.
Influence
Debate
Pause
Support
Impact
Seize
Impact
"Influence," when used as a noun, means impact or sway, and when used as a verb, means impact or have an effect on. So, "impact" is the correct answer. "Debate" means argue about the different sides of an issue in an organized manner. "Seize" means grasp or take control or possession over. "Support," when used as a verb, means back or assist. "Pause," when used as a verb, means stop temporarily or take a break.
Example Question #115 : 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.
RESOLVE
Deny
Confuse
Exercise
Solve
Repair
Solve
"Resolve," when used as a verb, means solve or find a solution to a problem or issue. So, "solve" is the correct answer. "Confuse" means baffle or perplex. "Exercise" means do some sort of physical activity, often for the purpose of improving or maintaining one's health. "Repair" means fix or make functional or correct. "Deny" means refuse or turn down.
Example Question #116 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
ENDEAVOR
Mimic
Taunt
Profess
Withdraw
Try
Try
"Endeavor" means to try to do something. To further help you, "withdraw" means pull away, go into hiding; "taunt" means make fun of; "mimic" means copy; "profess" means to admit to something.
Example Question #117 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
TAUNT
Assist
Professional
Mercenary
Enlist
Ridicule
Ridicule
"Taunt" means to tease, to make fun of and is similar in meaning to "ridicule." To further help you, "assist" means help; "enlist" means sign up; a "professional" is someone who is paid for what they do; a "mercenary" is a professional soldier who is hired for money.
Example Question #118 : 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.
CONSENT
Simplify
Agree
Adapt
Focus
Reject
Agree
"Consent," when used as a verb, means accept or agree to something, so "agree" is the correct answer. None of the other answers is close in meaning to "consent": "reject" means say no to or deny; "simplify" means make something simpler or easier to understand; "adapt" means change in order to be suitable to new conditions or requirements or adjust to a new condition or environment; and "focus," when used as a verb, means concentrate or put all of one's effort into doing one thing.
Example Question #119 : 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.
SUPPLEMENT
Ferry
Examination
Vacation
Pharmacy
Addition
Addition
"Supplement" is something additional or extra, so "addition" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "supplement": a "vacation" is a break from work, often specifically indicating a trip taken during this break; an "examination" is a test or an evaluation; a "ferry" is a boat used to move people or things; and a "pharmacy" is a place that dispenses medication.
Example Question #120 : 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.
FEUD
Renew
Over the top
Will
Dispute
Nag
Dispute
A “feud” is a fight, argument or dispute between two or more people, so "dispute" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "feud": “over the top” is an English idiom that means too much or exaggerated; “renew” means return something broken to its former state; “nag” means harass, badger, or pester; and “will” can mean many things, but when used as a noun, "will" means desire to do something or strength of character.
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