Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, or Location - ISEE Lower Level: Verbal Reasoning

"Walked" is a verb that means use one's feet to transport oneself somewhere at a slow, constant pace. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "walked" is "strolled", a verb that means leisurely walked. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "walked": "drove" means operated a motor vehicle in order to get from one location to another ; "pedaled" means moved by propelling oneself on a bicycle using its pedals; and "created" means made.

"Mingle" means physically mix together or socialize by mixing with other people at an event, so the correct answer is "mix." None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "mingle": "detain" means keep in a certain location or in custody; "remain" means stay; to "remove" something means to take it away; and "separate," when used as a verb, means divide.

The word "diminish" is related to words like "miniature" and "miniscule." The prefix "mini-" is also likely very familiar to you. A "mini-poodle" is a very small kind of dog. When something "diminishes," it becomes smaller or less intense. To make something "diminish in size," you reduce its size. To "reduce" means to lessen or decrease.

When you "refine" something, it means that you "improve" it compared to its original condition. This differs from "glorify," which means to raise in status; "regard," which means to see or think of someone in a certain way; and "reward," which means to give compensation for a job well done.

Knead means to work or mold a substance with one's hands. Massage means to rub or work with one's hands as well, and thus is the closest in meaning. While kneaded dough is often baked, bake is not a synonym. The words are related, but not the same in meaning.

Accelerate means to increase in speed. Quicken means to go faster. Given these definitions, accelerate and quicken are very close in meaning, and therefore synonyms of one another.

Hoard means to find and keep large amounts of certain types of objects. Collect means to form a grouping of particular items. Thus, given how similar these words are, they are synonyms for one another.

"Suffocating"refers to the act of preventing another person from breathing, but can also be used figuratively to describe the act of overwhelming another person. Similarly, "smothering"can refer to the physical act of covering another person's airways, or be used figuratively to describe oppressing someone. Given that these words are so similar, they are synonyms. Additionally, both words can be used as either verbs or adjectives.

To "lend"something means to allow another person to use an item for a limited time and then return it to you. To "give"something means to allow someone to become the permanent owner of something you own, for free. "Give"has a different meaning than "lend," so it is not the correct answer. "Loan,"however, is similar in meaning to "lend"because it also means to allow another person to have temporary possession of an item.

To “detain” someone or something means to hold him or her in a specific location without letting them leave. It is usually used when someone has done something bad and someone else has to “detain" that person. The word “release” means to let go and is an opposite of “detain.” The word “assess” means to try to understand by considering all of the factors of something. To “result” means to happen as an effect of something.

The word “damage” means harm when used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb meaning to harm or to destroy. This means it is closest in meaning to the word “hurt.” As for the other answer choices, the word “support” means to give help to; "free" means set free; "scare" means cause to feel afraid; and "perceive" means notice.

To “clasp” means to grab onto. You might “clasp” something that has been “thrown” at you. The word “sprint” means run fast, and “stumble” means to trip but recover one's balance before falling.

The word "hew" means cut something or chisel into a particular shape. So, "chisel" is the correct answer. If you confused "hew" with "hue" its homonym that means color or shade of color, you may have chosen "paint" or "dye." However, "hew" and "hue" have distinct meanings, so neither "paint" nor "dye" is correct.

To “salvage” means to find or rescue something, especially something that was lost at sea. It is not limited just to that specific situation, though: you can salvage a piece of metal from a shipwreck, but you can also salvage a situation. So, "recover" is the correct answer, as "recover" can mean retrieve something that was lost. The word “summon” means call for or send for; to “secede” means formally leave a group; and “demand” means forcibly ask for, as if the person being asked has no other option.

"Emit" is a verb that means give off or produce. A light bulb can be said to emit light. The answer choice closest in meaning to "emit" is thus "release," which can mean give off. As for the other answer choices, "donate" means give to someone in need or a charity free of charge; "design" means plan out in detail; "control" means have power over and make the decisions for; and "surprise" means astonish or do something that someone did not expect.

“Amble” means walk around slowly. "Jog" means run slowly; “sprint” means run quickly; and “stumble” means begin to fall but regain one's balance before hitting the ground.

"Mutate" means undergo a change, so "change" is the best answer choice. As for the other answer choices, “describe” means to use words or pictures to explain something; “inscribe” means write on, often by carving into; “author," when used as a verb, means write a book or text; and “allow” means let something happen.

To “conserve” something means to save or protect it for when you need it more. For example, if someone were lost with a limited amount of food and waiting for help to arrive, that person would want to conserve the food he or she had. As for the other answer choices, "traumatize” means cause lasting effects via mental or physical pain; "jingle" means make a light clinking noise like a bell or coins; and "contest," when used as a verb, means dispute or call into question.

“Deposit” means to put into something, like money into a bank account, so "put" is the correct answer. “Halt” means pause or stop.