Vocab 4 Practice

Front

Replace the underlined synonym in: The ancient bridge washed out in heavy rains.

Back

viaduct

Front

Replace the underlined synonym: He seems immune to criticism, but his feelings are easily hurt.

Back

impervious

Front

Tim's claimed illness kept him out of school on test day. Replace the underlined word.

Back

purported

Front

Replace the underlined synonym: No fault could be found with my actions during the awards ceremony.

Back

comportment

Front

Replace the underlined synonym: Without natural predators, a species will multiply until it overwhelms its environment.

Back

proliferate

Front

Vocab word replacing 'provided' in: 'the policemen provided a 10-page document.'

Back

proffered

Front

Replace the underlined synonym: When I saw the horse tracks, I made the assumption that someone left the gate open.

Back

inference

Front

Replace the underlined synonym in: The trivia show contestant discussed the answer with her teammates.

Back

conferred

Front

Replace the underlined synonym: If you take safety precautions now, you can avoid some future medical expenses.

Back

obviate

Front

Vocab word replacing 'postpone':

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defer