Synonyms: Nouns for Tangible Things

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Which word is a synonym for the word permit?

Juan had to have a permit to enter the event.

pass

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veto

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ban

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protest

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None of the other answer choices

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Explanation

The word pass can be substituted for the word permit to maintain meaning of the sentence.

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Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Crash

Collision

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Catch

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Motor

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Newspaper

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Fact

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Explanation

"Crash" is a collision.

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

BARRIER

Obstacle

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Explosion

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Intensity

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Doorway

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Roof

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Explanation

A "barrier" is something that gets in the way, an obstacle, or a barricade blocking the way, so "obstacle" is the correct answer.

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Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?

He ran to the market to pick up some items for dinner.

grocery store

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gas station

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clothing store

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apartment

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None of the above

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Explanation

Grocery store and market both can be interchanged to keep the same meaning for the sentence.

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

ANIMAL

Creature

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Lady

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Dog

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Computer

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Happy

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Explanation

"Creature" is a synonym for the word "animal." Both words are nouns. "Dog" is not the answer because a dog is a specific animal and not another word for animals in general.

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Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Tunnel

Passageway

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Bridge

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Speedboat

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Gophers

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Game

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Explanation

"Tunnel" is an underground passageway.

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

PEAK

High point

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Low point

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Mediocre

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Disappointing

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Excellent

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Explanation

A "peak" is the highest point of something. To help you, "mediocre" means average when higher quality was expected.

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

BATHROOM

Restroom

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Sink

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Building

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Hands

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Walking

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Explanation

"Restroom" is another word that can be used for the word "bathroom." Both words are nouns. A "sink" is an item in the bathroom not another word for bathroom. "Building" is not specific enough to be a synonym for the word bathroom. Bathrooms are inside buildings.

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

TORSO

Chest

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Head

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Arm

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Leg

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Helmet

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Explanation

Your “torso” is part of your upper body, your trunk or chest, so "chest" is the correct answer.A “helmet” is something you wear to protect your head.

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

MEDAL

Badge

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Mineral

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Stone

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Belt

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Strap

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Explanation

First, we must distinguish between the nouns "medal" (an honor awarded for excellence and typically worn on a jacket or coat) and "metal"(a material used in the fabrication or construction of things). "Badge"is synonymous with "medal." "Belt" and "strap" are very closely related, as are "mineral" and "stone." These pairs should have been eliminated using that reasoning.