Multiple choice Directions: Select the word closest in meaning to the word in bold. Pallet Shame Couch Eastern None of these Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Pallet can mean a straw mattress or a wooden platform for lifting goods. 'Couch' (a bed-like seat) is closest in meaning as a sleeping/resting place. 'Shame' and 'Eastern' are unrelated.