Synonyms: Nouns for Nonhuman Living Things

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

VERMIN

Pests

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Animals

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Tyrants

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Lawyers

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Quacks

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Explanation

“Vermin” are pests. For instance, rats and mosquitos could be considered vermin. To provide further help, a “lawyer” is someone who understands and practices the law; a “tyrant” is a ruler whose power is absolute is often cruel to his people; a “quack” is a phony.

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Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

FELINE

Cat

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Dog

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Horse

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Subway

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Car

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Explanation

A "feline" is another word for a "cat." "Canine" is a similar synonym for "dog," and "equine" is a similar synonym for "horse." As a word "feline" has no relation to subways or cars.