Synonyms: Nouns for Nonhuman Living Things

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ISEE Lower Level Verbal Reasoning › Synonyms: Nouns for Nonhuman Living Things

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1

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

VERMIN

Pests

Animals

Tyrants

Lawyers

Quacks

Explanation

“Vermin” are pests. For instance, rats and mosquitos could be considered vermin. To provide further help, a “lawyer” is someone who understands and practices the law; a “tyrant” is a ruler whose power is absolute is often cruel to his people; a “quack” is a phony.

2

Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

FELINE

Cat

Dog

Horse

Subway

Car

Explanation

A "feline" is another word for a "cat." "Canine" is a similar synonym for "dog," and "equine" is a similar synonym for "horse." As a word "feline" has no relation to subways or cars.

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