Mastering the -proof Suffix

What is the meaning of the word 'fireproof'?

• Easily damaged by fire

• Vulnerable to extreme heat

• Resistant to water

• Resistant to fire or not easily damaged by fire

Use the word 'childproof' in a sentence to demonstrate its meaning.

• We need to childproof the cabinets to keep our toddler safe.

• The childproof of the situation was evident in the way the adults handled it.

• Childproofing the playground will ensure the safety of the equipment.

• We need to childproof the dog to keep our cabinets safe.

Use 'waterproof' in an original sentence with at least 8 words.

Find a synonym for the word 'bulletproof'.

• impenetrable

• vulnerable

• fragile

• permeable

Find an antonym for the word 'soundproof'.

• silent

• noisy

• peaceful

• quiet

Use the word 'foolproof' in a sentence to demonstrate its meaning.

• The new recipe is foolproof and always turns out terrible.

• The new security system is foolproof and cannot be easily bypassed.

• The instructions were foolproof, but I still managed to mess it up.

• The foolproof plan failed miserably.

What is the meaning of the word 'weatherproof'?

• A proof of the weather

• A type of weather forecast

• Not affected by weather

• Resistant to the effects of weather

Find a synonym for the word 'spillproof'.

• breakable

• vulnerable

• leakproof

• fragile

Find an antonym for the word 'scratchproof'.

• permeable

• vulnerable

• scratchable

• damageable