Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of "refectory"): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning. Target word: REFECTORY Instruction: Select the closest standard-English synonym meaning "a dining hall, especially in a school, college, or monastery."

Meaning
A refectory is a large dining room, typically in institutions such as colleges and monasteries.

Option analysis
Dining hall — exact synonym. ✅Dormitory — sleeping quarters. ❌Pantry — food storage area. ❌Kitchen — place where food is cooked, not where many dine. ❌

Usage
Lunch will be served in the refectory → Lunch will be served in the dining hall.

Final Answer
Dining hall