Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings

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1

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

COACH

Carriage

Master

Exercise

Uniform

Gym

Explanation

"Coach" can be a noun meaning an athletic instructor, or a verb meaning to instruct one in a sport. A "coach" can also be a noun meaning "carriage," (generally horse-draw) which is the correct answer.

2

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PALLETE

Taste

Inscribe

Scribble

Pen

Author

Explanation

The word "pallete" can be used in statements about people's sense of taste. The other words may be slightly related to the word pallete, but the meanings in this sense would not be close enough to call them synonymous.

3

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PALLETE

Taste

Inscribe

Scribble

Pen

Author

Explanation

The word "pallete" can be used in statements about people's sense of taste. The other words may be slightly related to the word pallete, but the meanings in this sense would not be close enough to call them synonymous.

4

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

COACH

Carriage

Master

Exercise

Uniform

Gym

Explanation

"Coach" can be a noun meaning an athletic instructor, or a verb meaning to instruct one in a sport. A "coach" can also be a noun meaning "carriage," (generally horse-draw) which is the correct answer.

5

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

DEFECT

To change allegiance

To find fault

To flee

To fight against something

To lose your hearing

Explanation

If you change your side or allegiance, the side you ally yourself with, then you “defect.” A “defect” is a fault so be careful. If you “flee,” you run away or retreat, so it is not quite right.

6

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

VOLATILE

Erratic

Loathsome

Terrifying

Memorable

Static

Explanation

"Volatile" is an adjective with two meanings. Here, "volatile" means erratic or liable to change unpredictably. The second definition of "volatile" is scientific, and means evaporates at room temperature.

"Static" means not moving or changing. "Memorable" means able to be remembered. "Terrifying" means _causes extreme fear. "_Loathsome" means hateful or repulsive.

7

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

DEFECT

To change allegiance

To find fault

To flee

To fight against something

To lose your hearing

Explanation

If you change your side or allegiance, the side you ally yourself with, then you “defect.” A “defect” is a fault so be careful. If you “flee,” you run away or retreat, so it is not quite right.

8

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

VOLATILE

Erratic

Loathsome

Terrifying

Memorable

Static

Explanation

"Volatile" is an adjective with two meanings. Here, "volatile" means erratic or liable to change unpredictably. The second definition of "volatile" is scientific, and means evaporates at room temperature.

"Static" means not moving or changing. "Memorable" means able to be remembered. "Terrifying" means _causes extreme fear. "_Loathsome" means hateful or repulsive.

9

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ASSESS

Charge

Cancel

Fix

Bring

Find

Explanation

The verb "assess" usually means to evaluate, to judge the nature of something, to decide what one thinks of something. However, it also has a second common meaning which is to charge. So, to be "assessed repairs" is to be charged for repairs.

10

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ASSESS

Charge

Cancel

Fix

Bring

Find

Explanation

The verb "assess" usually means to evaluate, to judge the nature of something, to decide what one thinks of something. However, it also has a second common meaning which is to charge. So, to be "assessed repairs" is to be charged for repairs.

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