Replace the boldface words in the sentences below. Then explain how connotation of the replacement word changes the tone of the sentence.
Choices: unerring, replenished, sabotaged, foiled, stealthy, engulfed
1. Once again the police were vicarious when they (interrupted) the heist of the notorious diamond burglar. Foiled- neutral to positive
2. The unexpected snowstorm (undermined) our winter getaway, causing all fights to warmer climates to be cancelled. Sabotaged- neutral to negative
3. Now that the serious drought has been broken, it will not take long before the lakes will be refilled. Replenished- neutral to positive
You are correct. But how were the police vicarious? "Vicarious" is not a verb.
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*victorious when they interrupted
1. Once again the police were unerring when they (interrupted) the heist of the notorious diamond burglar. Unerring- positive connotation
Explanation: By replacing "vicarious" with "unerring," the connotation of the sentence changes from neutral to positive. The original sentence suggests that the police were merely observing or experiencing the heist indirectly, while the replacement word "unerring" implies that the police accurately and confidently intervened, making it clear that they were successful in stopping the heist.
2. The unexpected snowstorm engulfed our winter getaway, causing all flights to warmer climates to be cancelled. Engulfed- negative connotation
Explanation: By replacing "undermined" with "engulfed," the connotation of the sentence changes from neutral to negative. The original sentence suggests that the snowstorm somehow weakened or compromised the winter getaway, while the replacement word "engulfed" emphasizes the snowstorm's overwhelming and potentially destructive nature. This conveys a stronger sense of disruption and inconvenience.
3. Now that the serious drought has been foiled, it will not take long before the lakes will be refilled. Foiled- positive connotation
Explanation: By replacing "replenished" with "foiled," the connotation of the sentence changes from neutral to positive. The original sentence suggests that the end of the drought will lead to the lakes being refilled, while the replacement word "foiled" conveys a sense of overcoming or thwarting a negative situation. This change in connotation highlights the positive outcome of preventing or defeating the negative effects of the drought.