Name: ___________________________
Avoiding Word Errors: Definition Match
For each word below, write the letter of its correct definition.
1. ____________
anonymous
A accept; make as one own
2. ____________
insure
B protect against loss or damage
3. ____________
adopt
C go before
4. ____________
unanimous
D arrive in a new country to live
5. ____________
emigrate
E guarantee
6. ____________
precede
F total agreement
7. ____________
adept
G alter or change
8. ____________
proceed
H give confidence or comfort
9. ____________
assure
I continue or move forward
10. ____________
adapt
J leave one’s homeland to live elsewhere
11. ____________
immigrate
K unknown or unnamed
12. ____________
ensure
L skilled; expert
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Name: ___________________________
Key
Avoiding Word Errors: Definition Match
For each word below, write the letter of its correct definition.
1. ____________
K
anonymous
A accept; make as one own
2. ____________
B
insure
B protect against loss or damage
A
3. ____________
adopt
C go before
F
4. ____________
unanimous
D arrive in a new country to live
J
5. ____________
emigrate
E guarantee
C
6. ____________
precede
F total agreement
L
7. ____________
adept
G alter or change
I
8. ____________
proceed
H give confidence or comfort
H
9. ____________
assure
I continue or move forward
G
10. ____________
adapt
J leave one’s homeland to live elsewhere
D
11. ____________
immigrate
K unknown or unnamed
E
12. ____________
ensure
L skilled; expert
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