Question

1. the moon is sometimes faintly (proxy, perceptible) in the morning sky.

synonyms
choose the word from this unit that is the same or most nearly the same in meaning as the boldface word or expression in the phrase. write that word on the line. use a dictionary if necessary.

1. left out for foragers to sift through
2. an ardent advocate for the poor
3. selected to act as my representative
4. a lack of respect that galls
5. packed outfits suitable for all kinds of weather
6. plan to visit an old pal
7. lingering antagonism despite the settlement
8. forced to cut back even on necessities
9. broadcast my intention to run for office
10. as scrawny as a skeleton

Explanation:

Each answer is a synonym that matches the bolded word/phrase, based on standard lexical definitions:

1. "Foragers" refers to those who search for food, a synonym is "scavengers".
2. "Ardent" means passionate or enthusiastic, a synonym is "fervent".
3. "Representative" refers to someone acting on another's behalf, a synonym is "proxy".
4. "Galls" means to irritate or annoy deeply, a synonym is "irks".
5. "Outfits" here refers to clothing, a synonym is "garb".
6. "Pal" is an informal term for a friend, a synonym is "chum".
7. "Antagonism" means hostility or opposition, a synonym is "animosity".
8. "Cut back" means to reduce spending/use, a synonym is "curtail".
9. "Broadcast" means to make widely known, a synonym is "proclaim".
10. "Scrawny" means thin and weak, a synonym is "gaunt".

Answer:

1. scavengers
2. fervent
3. proxy
4. irks
5. garb
6. chum
7. animosity
8. curtail
9. proclaim
10. gaunt