ISEE Verbal Reasoning Exam 3

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Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. VAST
- Bounded
- Immense
- Limited
- Trivial

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Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. ERRONEOUS
- Accurate
- Incorrect
- Sound
- Valid
Correct Answer

A. Incorrect

Explanation

B. Erroneous means mistaken or incorrect. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.

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Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. ILLUSORY
- Corporeal
- Deceptive
- Palpable
- Tangible
Correct Answer

A. Deceptive

Explanation

B. Illusory means produced by an illusion, deceptive. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.

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Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. RECTIFY
- Amend
- Corrupt
- Damage
- Upset
Correct Answer

A. Amend

Explanation

A. Rectify means to set right, or amend. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.

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Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. TEDIOUS
- Amazing
- Boring
- Facile
- Gripping
Correct Answer

A. Boring

Explanation

B. Tedious means dull or boring. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.

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Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. FOSTER
- Dissuade
- Hinder
- Promote
- Starve
Correct Answer

A. Promote

Explanation

C. Foster means to stimulate, encourage, or promote. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.

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Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. SURMISE
- Fact
- Guess
- Learn
- Prove
Correct Answer

A. Guess

Explanation

B. Surmise means to infer, suppose, or guess. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.

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Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. INIMICAL
- Assisting
- Destructive
- Devoted
- Empathetic
Correct Answer

A. Destructive

Explanation

B. Inimical means hostile, threatening, or destructive. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.

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Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. SCOURGE
- Advantage
- Boon
- Correction
- Plague
Correct Answer

A. Plague

Explanation

D. Scourge means a plague. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.

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Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. GOAD
- Block
- Check
- Provoke
- Suppress
Correct Answer

A. Provoke

Explanation

C. Goad means to urge or provoke. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.

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Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. FLOUT
- Approve
- Flatter
- Honor
- Scorn
Correct Answer

A. Scorn

Explanation

D. Flout means to ignore or scorn. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.

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Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. UBIQUITOUS
- Uncommon
- Unfamiliar
- Universal
- Unusual
Correct Answer

A. Universal

Explanation

C. Ubiquitous means existing everywhere, or universal. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.

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Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. PORTENTOUS
- Inspiring
- Ominous
- Remarkable
- Suggestive
Correct Answer

A. Ominous

Explanation

B. Portentous means foreboding or ominous. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.

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Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. DISCREET
- Heedless
- Foolish
- Sensible
- Unwise
Correct Answer

A. Sensible

Explanation

C. Discreet means prudent or sensible. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.

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Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. REPOSE
- Do
- Rest
- Stand
- Tilt
Correct Answer

A. Rest

Explanation

B. Repose means sleep or rest. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.

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Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. AMORpHOUS
- Definite
- Formed
- Shapely
- Vague
Correct Answer

A. Vague

Explanation

D. Amorphous means without shape or borders, vague. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.

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Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. RIFE
- Abundant
- Limited
- Scarce
- Uncommon
Correct Answer

A. Abundant

Explanation

A. Rife means abundant. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.

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Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. TRUCULENT
- Belligerent
- Benign
- Cooperative
- Cordial
Correct Answer

A. Belligerent

Explanation

A. Truculent means eager to fight, violent, or belligerent. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.

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Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. WAX
- Cease
- Increase
- Recede
- Slump
Correct Answer

A. Increase

Explanation

B. Wax means to increase gradually, or increase. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.

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Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. CAVORT
- Mope
- Pout
- Romp
- Stew
Correct Answer

A. Romp

Explanation

C. Cavort means to frolic, prance, or romp. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.

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Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. VAST

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Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. ERRONEOUS

Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. ILLUSORY

Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. RECTIFY

Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. TEDIOUS

Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. FOSTER

Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. SURMISE

Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. INIMICAL

Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. SCOURGE

Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. GOAD

Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. FLOUT

Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. UBIQUITOUS

Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. PORTENTOUS

Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. DISCREET

Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. REPOSE

Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. AMORpHOUS

Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. RIFE

Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. TRUCULENT

Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. WAX

Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. CAVORT