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 ones homeland to live elsewhere

11. ____________ immigrate K unknown or unnamed

12. ____________ ensure L skilled; expert

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 Key
Name: ___________________________

Avoiding Word Errors: Definition Match

For each word below, write the letter of its correct definition.

K
1. ____________ anonymous A accept; make as one own

B
2. ____________ 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 ones homeland to live elsewhere

D
11. ____________ immigrate K unknown or unnamed

E
12. ____________ ensure L skilled; expert

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