ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns for Abstract Concepts
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Example Question #148 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
STRATEGY
Disorganize
Plan
Wing
Ignore
Plan
The correct answer is "plan." A "strategy" is a plan of action. The other words do not mean anything like "plan."
Example Question #101 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REMORSE
Recall
Plenty
Say again
Guilt
Guilt
The word "remorse" means guilt. "Guilt" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "remorse."
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DURATION
Data
Unit of weight
Mathematical equation
Culture
Length of time
Length of time
A "duration" is a length of time. For example, one might say, "The internet connections were shaky for the duration of the thunderstorm."
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BRAVADO
Conundrum
Honesty
Brave
Boasting
Boasting
"Bravado" is a bragging display of courage. The best choice is "boasting," as it means speaking of someone or something, often oneself, with excessive pride. When someone boasts, they are bragging. Bravado is a type of boasting. Considering the other choices, "brave" means having courage, "honesty" means truthfulness, and a "conundrum" is a riddle or something that confuses.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
DOGMA
Comprehend
Vivid
Understand
Debate
Belief
Belief
Dogma means a set of rigid beliefs or ideas. To further help you, debate means argue; vivid means colorful and evocative; comprehend means understand.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
LIBERTY
Narrator
Guardian
Oasis
Protection
Freedom
Freedom
Liberty means freedom, the right to do whatever you like. To further help you, a narrator is a storyteller; guardian means defender; an oasis is a body of water in the middle of the desert; protection means defense.
Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TOPIC
Treasure
Pirate
Government
Subject
Automobile
Subject
"Topic" is the issue or subject at hand, so "subject" is the correct answer. The "government" is the ruling body over some entity. "Treasure" is something that consists of items of extreme value, often as gold, diamonds, etc. A "pirate" is a person who raids or attacks ship for goods and treasure. An "automobile" is a type of vehicle that moves on roads, or in other words, a car.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OCCURRENCE
Discount
Event
Advisor
Disease
Contract
Event
An "occurrence" is an event or something that happened, so "event" is the correct answer. A "disease" is a sickness or an illness. "Discount" is a reduction in price. "Advisor" is a consultant or person who provides advice and possibly assistance. A "contract" is an agreement that binds two or more parties.
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COMPASSION
Susceptible
Vulnerable
Implacable
Frivolous
Kindness
Kindness
"Compassion" means sympathy or kindness, so "kindness" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "compassion": "vulnerable" and "susceptible" are synonyms that both mean in danger from something specific; "implacable" means unstoppable or merciless; and "frivolous" means wasteful or not needed.
Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VIEWPOINT
Mature
Telescope
Spectacles
Microscope
Opinion
Opinion
“Viewpoint” means opinion or perspective on something. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "viewpoint": “mature” means grown up or responsible; “spectacles” is another term for reading glasses; a “microscope” is something you use to look at things that are much smaller, like a cell; and a “telescope” is something use to look at things very far away, like a planet or a star in space.
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