Synonyms: Nouns for Abstract Concepts - ISEE Lower Level Verbal Reasoning
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Remorse
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Remorse
When someone has remorse, they have regret for a wrongdoing.
When someone has remorse, they have regret for a wrongdoing.
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DURATION
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DURATION
A "duration" is a length of time. For example, one might say, "The internet connections were shaky for the duration of the thunderstorm."
A "duration" is a length of time. For example, one might say, "The internet connections were shaky for the duration of the thunderstorm."
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PLIGHT
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PLIGHT
"Plight" means a dangerous situation or a predicament, so "difficulty," which can be used to mean a difficult situation, is the correct answer. To help you, a "beverage" is a drink, and a "banquet" is a feast.
"Plight" means a dangerous situation or a predicament, so "difficulty," which can be used to mean a difficult situation, is the correct answer. To help you, a "beverage" is a drink, and a "banquet" is a feast.
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LIBERTY
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LIBERTY
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.
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.
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DOGMA
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DOGMA
Dogma means a set of rigid beliefs or ideas. To further help you, debate means argue; vivid means colorful and evocative; comprehend means understand.
Dogma means a set of rigid beliefs or ideas. To further help you, debate means argue; vivid means colorful and evocative; comprehend means understand.
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COMPASSION
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COMPASSION
"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.
"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.
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DISCORD
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DISCORD
Discord means disagreement or conflict. To further help you, harmony, accord, and concord are all synonyms and mean agreement.
Discord means disagreement or conflict. To further help you, harmony, accord, and concord are all synonyms and mean agreement.
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REMORSE
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REMORSE
The word "remorse" means guilt. "Guilt" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "remorse."
The word "remorse" means guilt. "Guilt" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "remorse."
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BRAVADO
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BRAVADO
"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.
"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.
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LEGACY
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LEGACY
A "legacy" is something handed down from the family that has come before you. "Heritage" is the best match because it means things or traditions that are acquired from an ancestor.
A "legacy" is something handed down from the family that has come before you. "Heritage" is the best match because it means things or traditions that are acquired from an ancestor.
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HYPERBOLE
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HYPERBOLE
"Hyperbole" is non-literal statements of exaggeration, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "hyperbole" is "exaggeration."
"Hyperbole" is non-literal statements of exaggeration, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "hyperbole" is "exaggeration."
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TOPIC
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TOPIC
"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.
"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.
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ASPECT
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ASPECT
An "aspect" is a feature or a part, so "feature" is the correct answer. A "document" is a piece of paper with information written on it, usually in words. An "option" is a choice or a possible selection. "Leisure" means free time or time off. An "emergency" is a sudden event requiring immediate attention.
An "aspect" is a feature or a part, so "feature" is the correct answer. A "document" is a piece of paper with information written on it, usually in words. An "option" is a choice or a possible selection. "Leisure" means free time or time off. An "emergency" is a sudden event requiring immediate attention.
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OCCURRENCE
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OCCURRENCE
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.
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.
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VERGE
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VERGE
If you are on the "verge" of something, you are on the edge or border of that thing, so "edge" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "verge": a "continent" is a large land mass; a "voyage" is a trip by sea; a "prank" is a joke or trick usually played on another person; and "agreement" means the state in which one has the same opinion or position as another person or other people.
If you are on the "verge" of something, you are on the edge or border of that thing, so "edge" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "verge": a "continent" is a large land mass; a "voyage" is a trip by sea; a "prank" is a joke or trick usually played on another person; and "agreement" means the state in which one has the same opinion or position as another person or other people.
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ONSET
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ONSET
The "onset" of something is its start or its beginning, so "start" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "onset": a "sample" is a small amount of something having the characteristics of larger amounts or the whole thing; "discovery" is the act of finding out something new; a "riot" is a violent demonstration or protest; and a "setting" can mean the time period and location in which a story takes place.
The "onset" of something is its start or its beginning, so "start" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "onset": a "sample" is a small amount of something having the characteristics of larger amounts or the whole thing; "discovery" is the act of finding out something new; a "riot" is a violent demonstration or protest; and a "setting" can mean the time period and location in which a story takes place.
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VIEWPOINT
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VIEWPOINT
“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.
“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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STRATAGEM
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STRATAGEM
A “stratagem” is a plan or scheme designed to outwit or deceive someone. To provide further help, an “addict” is someone who cannot stop repeating the same behavior; a “patron” is a customer.
A “stratagem” is a plan or scheme designed to outwit or deceive someone. To provide further help, an “addict” is someone who cannot stop repeating the same behavior; a “patron” is a customer.
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REPRISAL
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REPRISAL
A “reprisal” is an attack made to avenge some previous attack. In this sense, it is most similar to the answer choice “retaliation,” which has the same meaning. To provide further help, “apathetic” describes the attitude of not caring; a “distraction” is something that causes a loss of focus; “competition” is a fight or rivalry; “corpulence” means obesity or beefiness.
A “reprisal” is an attack made to avenge some previous attack. In this sense, it is most similar to the answer choice “retaliation,” which has the same meaning. To provide further help, “apathetic” describes the attitude of not caring; a “distraction” is something that causes a loss of focus; “competition” is a fight or rivalry; “corpulence” means obesity or beefiness.
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INSIGHT
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INSIGHT
“Insight” is the ability to perceive something, to notice something most people might not. To provide further help, “vague” means unclear; “admonishment” means criticism; “ferociousness” means wildness, aggressiveness.
“Insight” is the ability to perceive something, to notice something most people might not. To provide further help, “vague” means unclear; “admonishment” means criticism; “ferociousness” means wildness, aggressiveness.
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