Question

read the passage. then, select the synonym of the word in bold. ed is studying veterinary medicine at university, so he often reads books and magazines that pertain to animal health issues. articles that relate to the latest medications and treatments available for horses are of particular interest to him, since he plans to be an equine veterinarian—a vet who specializes in the care of horses.

Explanation:

To find the synonym of "pertain", we analyze the context. The sentence says books/magazines "pertain to" animal health, and the next sentence uses "relate to" for articles. "Relate" has a similar meaning (to be connected or relevant to), so "relate" is a synonym.

Answer:

relate