Question

exercise a synonyms
each boldfaced vocabulary word is paired with a synonym you know. think of other words related to the meaning of the vocabulary word in a line provided. then, look up the vocabulary word in a dictionary.

1. abide : tolerate

dictionary definition

1. communal : public

dictionary definition

1. dwell : live

dictionary definition

1. edifice : building

dictionary definition

1. kindred : family

dictionary definition

1. nurture : foster

dictionary definition

1. reliance : dependence

dictionary definition

1. resident : occupant

dictionary definition

Explanation:

1. "abide" means to accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation; "tolerate" means to allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of something without interference. Synonyms could be "endure", "suffer". Dictionary - to accept or act in accordance with.
2. "communal" relates to a community or shared by a community; "public" means open to or shared by all people. Synonyms like "collective", "shared". Dictionary - relating to a community.
3. "dwell" means to live in a particular place; "live" means to have one's home in a particular place. Synonyms such as "reside", "inhabit". Dictionary - to live in a place.
4. "edifice" is a large, imposing building; "building" is a structure with a roof and walls. Synonyms like "structure", "mansion". Dictionary - a large building.
5. "kindred" refers to one's family or relatives; "family" is a group of related people. Synonyms like "kin", "relatives". Dictionary - family or relatives.
6. "nurture" means to care for and encourage the growth or development of; "foster" means to encourage or help grow. Synonyms such as "cultivate", "nourish". Dictionary - to care for and encourage growth.
7. "reliance" is the state of being dependent on something or someone; "dependence" is the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something. Synonyms like "trust", "confidence". Dictionary - the state of being dependent.
8. "resident" is a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long - term basis; "occupant" is a person who lives or occupies a place. Synonyms such as "inhabitant", "dweller". Dictionary - a person who lives in a place.

Answer:

1. Endure, Suffer; to accept or act in accordance with
2. Collective, Shared; relating to a community
3. Reside, Inhabit; to live in a place
4. Structure, Mansion; a large building
5. Kin, Relatives; family or relatives
6. Cultivate, Nourish; to care for and encourage growth
7. Trust, Confidence; the state of being dependent
8. Inhabitant, Dweller; a person who lives in a place