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Vocabulary Practice
Use the definitions in the Vocabulary Preview or a dictionary to support your work.
Practice 1. Circle the word or phrase in the second column that is the antonym, or opposite, of the vocabulary word or phrase in the first column.
Vocabulary Word or Phrase
Antonym, or Opposite Word or Phrase
immensely
small large difficult
influence
powerful weak rule
priorities
order
rank unimportant
Practice 2. Complete each of the following sentences with a word or phrase from the box.
1. There are definitely more tweens today interested in technology.
2. A vast amount of information is available online, which is more than ever before. 3. According to studies, kids spend a lot of money and time playing video games.
4. Today’s tweens like many different sports, such as dance, basketball, and soccer. 5. Kids have much more purchase power than many people realize.
Practice 3. Replace the underlined word with a synonym, or similar vocabulary word from the box.
1. I try to be routine and do my homework right after school. consistent
2. Many kids today are interested in science. engaged
3. Parents do not want their kids to watch a lot of television, but it is hard for them to say no. however
4. The doctor found the patient’s heartbeat. pulse
tween, purchase power, definitely, according to, vast
engaged, pulse, however, consistent
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