Question

drag each tile to the correct box.
match each word to the sentence that uses its synonym.
loaf
abeyance
deprecating
after finishing his races, the sprinter took a break to laze around and do nothing.
the lack of funds led to the discontinuation of the cosmetology program at school.
the students were objecting to the rule of banning headphones in the hallways and classrooms.

Explanation:

1. Identify synonyms: "laze around" means to idle, which matches "loaf".
2. "Discontinuation" of a program means putting it on hold, matching "abeyance".
3. "Objecting" means expressing disapproval, matching "deprecating".

Answer:

• After finishing his races, the sprinter took a break to laze around and do nothing. → loaf
• The lack of funds led to the discontinuation of the cosmetology program at school. → abeyance
• The students were objecting to the rule of banning headphones in the hallways and classrooms. → deprecating