Question

For a test, would one have to remember ever single synonym for one specific word? (ex: poverty)

Answer 1

not necessarily.
There are other means of studying and remembering things from a test.

Answer 2

@Atsie could you tell me some examples?

Answer 3

no when possible use context clues

Answer 4

Okay thank you.

Answer 5

my suggestion is to build your vocabulary, know what words mean and how to use them and then you can apply context clues etc
by the way I am not an English major but it is my language

Answer 6

I agree with @triciaal
Context clues are the best option.