Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The circular supersedes all previous correspondence on the matter.
Answer Details
The phrase "circular supersedes" means that the new circular replaces and makes obsolete all previous correspondence on the matter. Therefore, the option nearest in meaning to "supersedes" is "displaces." "Displaces" means to take the place of, which is what the new circular is doing to the previous ones. The other options, "supports," "eliminates," and "circumvents," have different meanings and do not accurately capture the meaning of "supersedes" in the given context. Therefore, the correct answer is "displaces."