Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option closest in meaning to the word in bold.

Turnkey

  1. Teacher

  2. Jailor

  3. Singer

  4. Actor
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Turnkey refers to a jailer or prison guard, someone who has charge of prison keys. This comes from the literal responsibility of locking/unlocking cells. Teacher, singer, and actor are unrelated professions.

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