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
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You are correct. But how were the police vicarious? "Vicarious" is not a verb.
*victorious when they interrupted
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