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
Inaccurate name
Miss
Accurate name
Nominate
Inaccurate name
A "misnomer" is an inaccurate name. The best choice is "inaccurate name," as it is part of the definition of "misnomer." This is fitting as a misnomer is a mistake in naming something. Considering the other options, "nominate" means suggest for an honor, "miss" means fail or fail to meet, and "snore" means breathe with harsh sounds while asleep.
Example Question #2 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
PRESCIENCE
Dread
Potentate
Loathe
Foresight
Amorous
Foresight
"Prescience" is the quality of knowing what is going to happen; foresight. To provide further help, a "potentate" is a powerful leader; "dread" means fear and "loathe" means hate; "amorous" is a 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 children
Hatred of women
Hatred of animals
Hatred of old people
Hatred of men
Hatred of women
"Misogyny" is the hatred of women. A misogynist is a man who hates and mistreats women.
Example Question #1 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PROLOGUE
Forsake
Formless
Foreword
Forerunner
Forensic
Foreword
The prefixes "pro-" and "fore-" are very similar to one another. Both prefixes describe something that comes before something else. A “prologue” is the 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” means without shape; “forerunner” means precursor or thing that comes before something else; “forsake” means abandon; and “forensic” means relating to the application of science to crime solving.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
MALPRACTICE
Misinformed
Misappropriated
Misconduct
Malcontent
Maladjusted
Misconduct
The prefix "mal-" means bad, so “malpractice” means bad practice, improper behavior. The prefix "mis-" also means bad and 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” means doing something wrong, bad conduct. To provide further help, “misappropriated” means given to the wrong people; “misinformed” means told incorrect information; “maladjusted” means not adjusted to one's social environment; “malcontent” means not happy, not content.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
DISPARITY
Credibility
Inequality
Accountability
Repudiate
Astute
Inequality
The word “parity” means equality and 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” is shrewd and shows good judgment; “credibility” means believability; “accountability” means responsibility; “repudiate” means reject, renounce, disavow.
Example Question #276 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
EQUANIMITY
Composure
Inspiration
Motivation
Despondency
Hopelessness
Composure
The prefix equa- means same as, equal to, even, so the word “equanimity” means having an evenness of mind, showing “composure.” “Composure” is a calmness in the face of difficulty. To provide further help, “inspiration” is something that makes you want to do something; “motivation” is the reason for doing something; “despondency” means hopelessness.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISAVOWAL
Denunciation
Acceptance
Proviso
Encouragement
Renunciation
Renunciation
To “disavow” means to deny or renounce responsibility for someone or something, as such "disavowal" is closest in meaning to “renunciation,” which means rejection or denial of something. To provide further help, “encouragement” is support; a “proviso” is a condition that must be met in order to get something done or attain something; "acceptance" means agreeing to receive something or go along with a plan; and "denunciation" means condemnation.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin
A synonym of "imperceptible" is __________.
secret
undetectable
wise
prominent
filial
undetectable
"Imperceptible" is an adjective that means "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 #3 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
TRANSVERSE
Slope
Slanting
Perpendicular
Parallel
Gradient
Slanting
The prefix trans- means across or travel. The word “transverse” means to travel across something in a slanting or diagonal manner. To provide further help, “parallel” means side-by-side; “perpendicular” means intersecting just once, opposite of parallel; “gradient” and “slope” are synonyms of one another and mathematical terms, both mean incline or angle of rising.
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