Question

which reference material would you use to find the synonym of a word? thesaurus glossary dictionary dictionary - contains a long list of words and their many definitions • organized in alphabetical order • provides the part of speech of the word glossary - contains a list of words and definitions located at the back of a textbook • author provides the definitions of words that the reader may not know • only one definition in the context the word is used thesaurus - contains a list of synonyms and antonyms • synonyms: words with similar meanings • antonyms: words with opposite meanings • a short definition is sometimes provided

Explanation:

A thesaurus is a reference book that lists synonyms (words with similar meanings) and antonyms (words with opposite meanings). A dictionary mainly provides definitions, pronunciations, and parts of speech of words. A glossary contains definitions of words relevant to a specific textbook. Since the task is to find the synonym of a word, the thesaurus is the appropriate reference material.

Answer:

thesaurus