Question

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

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, etc. A synonym is "tolerate" which means to accept or endure something.
2. "communal" refers to something relating to or shared by a community. "public" means relating to or for the use of the people as a whole.
3. "dwell" means to live in a particular place. "live" has a similar basic meaning of residing.
4. "edifice" is a large, imposing building. "building" is a general term for a structure with walls and a roof.
5. "kindred" can mean family or relatives. "family" is a group of related people.
6. "nurture" means to care for and encourage the growth or development of. "foster" also means to encourage or help grow.
7. "reliance" is the state of depending on someone or something. "dependence" has a similar meaning of being reliant.
8. "resident" is a person who lives in a particular place. "occupant" is a person who occupies a place.

Answer:

1. Synonym: tolerate; Dictionary definition: to accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, etc.
2. Synonym: public; Dictionary definition: relating to or for the use of the people as a whole
3. Synonym: live; Dictionary definition: to have one's home in a particular place
4. Synonym: building; Dictionary definition: a structure with walls and a roof
5. Synonym: family; Dictionary definition: a group of related people
6. Synonym: foster; Dictionary definition: to encourage or help grow
7. Synonym: dependence; Dictionary definition: the state of being reliant on someone or something
8. Synonym: occupant; Dictionary definition: a person who occupies a place