Vocab Practice: Unit 4

The use of social media platforms has allowed misinformation to __________ rapidly, posing significant challenges for fact-checkers and the public alike.

• conjecture

• purported

• proffer

• proliferate

The defendant's lawyer ___________ a compelling argument in favor of their client's innocence during the trial.

• proffered

• purported

• deviated

• impervious

The ___________ benefits of the new dietary supplement have sparked debate among health experts, with some questioning the validity of its claims.

• deviated

• deferred

• purported

• impervious

The company decided to __________ the launch of their new product until market conditions improved, hoping for a more favorable reception from consumers.

• proffer

• defer

• deviate

• obviate

Despite the heavy rain, the hikers remained dry thanks to their _____________ raincoats, which kept out even the most relentless downpour.

• obviate

• proliferate

• impervious

• deference

The young intern showed ____________ to her experienced colleagues by carefully considering their advice and suggestions during the project meeting.

• deference

• inference

• emote

• dismissive

Sometimes, teenagers feel that they are _____________ to insults and criticisms, but the moment someone mentions or suggests an area of improvement, they start to pout.

• dejected

• impervious

• emote

• dismissive

The contractor’s decision to _______________ the number of houses being built was a direct result of the increase in the population.

• motive

• impervious

• proliferate

• compel

There are some students who choose to defer their college entry for a year, but if this is the route they choose to go, they need to ___________ with someone who can give them good advice.

• motive

• impervious

• proliferate

• confer

To _____ any potential delays, we will schedule a backup generator to ensure uninterrupted power during the event.

• deference

• defer

• deviate

• obviate