Identifying Synonyms - ISEE Middle Level Verbal Reasoning

"Apathy" is a lack of interest in something. The best choice is "disinterest" because it means a lack of interest. Considering the other choices, a "street" is a _roadway, "_apply" means make use of or submit a request,and "absent" means not present or gone.

An "adjunct" is something that is added on to something that already exists. The best choice is "addition" because something that is an "adjunct" is an "addition" to something else. Considering the other choices, a "division" is a separation, "junk" is something of little value or things of little value,and a "juncture" is a point at which two things are joined.

The word "persona" refers to a character. "Character" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "persona." Considering the other options, "people" does not work here because, although "persona" can refer to a person, it refers to just one person, while "people" refers to a group of persons. "Life" is unrelated to this word, and "ghost" refers to an animate spirit or soul of someone who is deceased.

A "mandate" is an order. The best choice is "decree" because it shares the same meaning. Considering the other choices, "day" is the period of time during which the sun is above the horizon, a "chronicle" is a record of events from start to finish, and "breach," when used as a noun, means an act of breaking a rule or agreement or a gap in a wall.

"Audio" is another word for _sound. "_Sound" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "audio." Considering the other options, an "audience" is a group of people who are watching or listening to a particular event, "audacious" means daring or reckless, and "wise" means characterized by having knowledge and good judgement.

The word "parity" means equality. "Equality" is the best choice as it is a part of the meaning of "parity." Considering the other options, "part" means a piece of something larger, a "problem" is a difficulty or a question to be solved,and "parched" means excessively dry or very thirsty.

An "obloquy" is abusive language aimed at a person or thing. The best choice is "censure," as it shares the same definition as "obloquy." Considering the other choices, "quiz" means an examination or test,"local" means having to do with or originating in a particular area , and "oblivious" means unknowing.

The word "logic" means reason."Reason" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "logic."

An "epidemic" is a widespread outbreak of a certain disease. Therefore, "outbreak" is the word most similar in meaning to "epidemic."

A "remnant" is a part of something that is leftover after the larger or original part no longer exists. Therefore, "remains" is the correct answer.

"Renown" means fame. For example, an artist of great renown is famous and well known. So, "fame" is the correct answer.

An "enigma" is a mystery or puzzle. For example, one might write, "No one is sure whether Bigfoot actually exists: it is quite the enigma." So, "mystery" is the correct answer.

A "catastrophe" is a great disaster, and a "disaster" is a large, awful event, so "disaster" is the correct answer.

A "qualm" is a sense of uneasiness or misgiving about something, often due to the still, small voice of one's conscience. A swindler may have no qualms about bilking you out of your hard-earned money. Don't be tricked into picking "storm" for this question—there may be a "calm" (but not a qualm) before a storm, and a "squall" (violent gust of wind) may accompany a storm, but these words are unrelated to "qualm."

Something that is "delectable" causes delight, often in relation to one's sense of taste. The word is a favorite of bakers in describing their pastry creations. The word is not related to the word "derelict" (abandoned or negligent).

"Discord" means lack of harmony, therefore "disharmony" is closest in meaning to "discord."

"Genre" means category or type. Therefore, "type" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "genre."

A "feud" is a disagreement or a "fight."

A "tirade" means an impassioned and possibly loud speech, or a "rant."