A student is writing a research paper on weather changes, and she seems to be overusing the word "hot". Where can she find other ways to say this word?

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A thesaurus is a tool that lists words in groups of synonyms. Since the student is looking for another way to say the word "hot", this would be the best option.
A dictionary is incorrect. A dictionary is a tool used to find the definition of words. If the student in question were looking for the definition of the word "hot" this would be a viable option. However, a dictionary is not used to find synonyms. 
An atlas is incorrect. An atlas is a book of maps or charts that can be used to measure the distance between places. It would not be a tool to use to find synonyms, and is therefore incorrect.
An English textbook is incorrect. An English textbook would be a tool to consult for questions regarding English grammar. It would not contain synonyms for sets of words, and is therefore incorrect.

A Student Is Writing a Research Paper on Weather Changes