Which option describes a synonym?
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a word or phrase that is unfamiliar
a word or phrase that has a similar meaning****
a word or phrase that is a model of something
a word or phrase that has an opposite meaning
Which option describes an antonym? a word or phrase that has an opposite meaning**
It is widely assumed that the only way to be profitable today is by having a college degree. However, careers attained through trade schools are just as worthwhile.
Which word in the sentences is a synonym for worthwhile? profitable
At times in debate there is dissension. When discussing topics on which people take varying positions, it is especially important to have strong communication skills.
"People take varying positions" is the context clue for the word dissension. Which type of context clue is this?
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synonym***
The correct option that describes a synonym is "a word or phrase that has a similar meaning." A synonym is a word or phrase that can be used interchangeably with another word because they have similar meanings. To determine a synonym, you can consult a thesaurus or rely on your understanding of words and their meanings.
Similarly, the correct option that describes an antonym is "a word or phrase that has an opposite meaning." An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word. To find an antonym, you can consult a thesaurus or consider the contrasting meaning of words.
Now, let's look at the given sentence: "At times in debate there is dissension. When discussing topics on which people take varying positions, it is especially important to have strong communication skills." The context clue for the word "dissension" is "people take varying positions." This context clue indicates a similar meaning or a synonym.
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