All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1161 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRET
Prohibit
Worry
Explain
Permit
Allow
Worry
To "fret" means to worry, so "worry" is the correct answer. To help you, "permit" and "prohibit" are antonyms of one another; that means that they have opposite meanings. Also, to "permit" means to allow, and to "prohibit" means to ban.
Example Question #801 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUE
Desire
Abhor
Regret
Suspend
Admire
Regret
"Rue" means to feel regret for or to feel sorrow about a past action. To further help you, "desire" means want; "admire" means appreciate; "abhor" means hate or detest; "suspend" means pause.
Example Question #802 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADORE
Iterate
Complain
Explain
Annoy
Love
Love
"Adore" is a verb meaning like very much, so the answer choice closest in meaning is "love," a verb meaning feel deep affection for when referring to a person or to people, or more informally and when not being used to refer to people, like a great deal. Considering the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "adore": "complain" is a verb meaning express dissatisfaction about something; "annoy" is a verb meaning pester or bother; and "explain" is a verb meaning clarify in detail.
Example Question #803 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PETRIFY
Portray
Capture
Terrify
Destroy
Kill
Terrify
To "petrify" someone or something means to severely frighten, scare or terrify him, her, or it, so "terrify" is the correct answer.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Verbs About Emotional Changes
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PACIFY
Calm
Admire
Widen
Forgive
Calm
"Pacify" means make peaceful or quiet, so "calm" is the best match.
Example Question #1163 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PLACATE
Put
Calm
Show
Look
Calm
The word "placate" means calm down. The best choice is "calm" (used as a verb) because it is a part of the definition of "placate."
Example Question #804 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PACIFY
Provoke
Anger
Soothe
Calmness
Sleep
Soothe
"Pacify" is a verb meaning "quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of," so we need to pick out a verb that means something like "calm down." While "calmness" may look like a potentially correct answer, "calmness" is a noun and "pacify" a verb, so "calmness" cannot be the correct answer. "Soothe," however, is a verb meaning "gently calm a person or their feelings," "reduce pain or discomfort in a part of the body," or "relieve or ease pain." Because "soothe" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "pacify," "soothe" is the correct answer.
Example Question #805 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ANTAGONIZE
Aggravate
Praise
Compliment
Triumph
Aggravate
"Antagonize" is a verb that means oppose with hostility, so the answer choice closest in meaning to antagonize is "aggravate," a verb meaning make something bad worse or cause to feel annoyed or angry, often intentionally. Considering the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "antagonize": "praise" is a verb meaning express approval; "compliment" means praise a certain feature, trait, or accomplishment of someone; and "triumph," when used as a verb, means succeed.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Verbs About Emotional Changes
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PETRIFY
Terrible
Paralyze
Rock
Ash
Paralyze
The word "petrify" means paralyze with fear. "Paralyze" is the best choice because it is a part of the meaning of "petrify."
Example Question #806 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DETEST
Consent
Savor
Esteem
Abhor
Abhor
"Detest" means to hate or to despise. "Abhor" means the same thing, so it is the correct answer. "Esteem" means to respect someone or something, "consent" means to agree to something, and "savor" means to enjoy something.
All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
