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Match the word to the definition.

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drastic objectively characterize perpetuate preconceived an assumption
commonplace debunk a generalization a misconception sensationalize absurd

1. Commonplace : usual, occurring regularly

2. Perpetuate : to cause something to last indefinitely
3. Preconceived : something that you take as the truth
4. Drastic : extreme in action
5. A misconception : an inaccurate idea
6. An assumption : formed prior to getting enough information to make a judgement
7. Debunk : to expose a falsehood
8. Characterize : to describe the qualities of someone or something
9. A generalization : a broad general statement
10. Objectively : in a way that is based on observable facts not opinions
11. Absurd : totally ridiculous
12. Sensationalize : to give information intensely to arouse emotions

Complete the conversations with the correct form of the words from Exercise A.

1. Cara: It’s a widespread misconception that everyone needs to drink eight glasses of water a day. This idea has been
preconceived in the media through dramatic stories about the dangers of dehydration, but this idea has been an
assumption .
Hiromi: If it’s not true, why is the idea so generalize? It’s everywhere!
Cara: Sixty percent of the human body is water. Objectively, it makes sense that we need to
drink water for survival. However, not everyone needs the same amount.
Hiromi: Uh-huh. So, it’s the generalization that’s the problem.
2. Julio: How would you characterize a good international traveler?
Zoe: As someone who is open minded and flexible. Your first visit to another country can be ruined by absurd ideas
about what visiting that country will be like.
Julio: Uh huh. In my opinion, it’s absurd to expect everything to go smoothly. It’s also important not to make any
sudden or drastic decisions when problems do occur.
Julio: I agree. I think it’s a pretty safe commonplace that there will be problems.

Look at the words in the chart. Write a meaning for each suffix.

1.-ly: Contraction of like 2. -ic: Like/related to 3. -ize:To cause or to 4. -able: Capable of

become being

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Match the word to the definition.

objectively fatherly drastic sensationalize characterize observable

indefinitely comic history computerize comfortable durable

an inclination cathartic live vicariously visceral camaraderie telling

a correlation a bond alienation hooked self-esteem avid

1. Live vicariously : experience life through imaginative or sympathetic participation

2. A correlation : a mutual relation between things

3. Telling : having a marked effect

4. Self-esteem : confidence and satisfaction in yourself

5. An inclination : a tendency to do something

6. Cathartic : describing a release of emotions through art

7. Hooked : obsessed with doing something

8. A bond : something that holds other things together

9. Visceral : related to deep inward feelings not the intellect

10. Camaraderie : a spirit of friendliness

11. Alienation : the feeling of withdrawing or separating from others

12. Avid : vigorous pursuit with enthusiasm

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words from Exercise A.

1. There was great bond with the team. Everyone worked together and helped each other.

2. Nell took music lessons to get over the break-up. It was quite cathartic.

3. The dad didn’t want to live vicariously through his kids. He wanted them to live their own lives.

4. I don’t want to get hooked on that particular TV show, it’s too violent.

5. The general’s telling was to always follow the rules, but sometimes he had to go off script.

6. Tyler didn’t work with the group very well, he felt very alienated.

7. The two brothers did everything together, they had a strong bond.

8. When Jane saw the play she had a(n) avid reaction. She cried at the end.

9. Kyle loved comic books; he had a huge collection. You could say he was a(n) visceral fan.
10. Is there a(n) correlation between happiness and money?

Write a synonym for each word. Use words from Exercise A.

Avid : eager : effective 3. Telling
4. Self-esteem

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Match the word to the definition.

1. Bond : connection : self-respect

a tendency exploited by (something) reinforce misinformation

plagued with (something) an evolutionary trait ignorance filter

pay attention to (something) swayed into believing prioritize

1. Reinforce : to strengthen or support with more material

2. Plague with (something) : to be bothered by continual trouble
3. An evolutionary trait : a distinguishing characteristic that changes slowly throughout time
4. Prioritize : to determine the order of importance
5. Swayed into believing : to be persuaded to think that something is true
6. Pay attention to (something) : to listen to, watch or consider something carefully
7. Exploited by (something) : to be used in an unfair or selfish way by someone else
8. Filter : to assess information in order to reject certain parts of it
9. Ignorance : lack of information or knowledge
10. Misinformation : false or inaccurate information intended to deceive
11. A tendency : an inclination toward a type of behavior

Circle the best words to complete each sentence.

1. In order to reinforce the company’s philosophy, they continually / hardly / never asked the employees to read the

mission statement.

2. Edgar’s ignorance of geography was astounding; he knew a lot / nothing / everything about U.S. capitals.

3. The misinformation campaign against the politician had a(n) disastrous / positive / irrelevant effect.

4. The workers were exploited at the factory; they felt overvalued / underappreciated / abused.

5. In order to prioritize her errands, she had to determine which was the most / least / not important.

6. When scientists study evolutionary traits they look back over long / short / brief amounts of time.

7. Since Diane was depressed, her tendency was to look at everything in a positive / serious / negative way.

Look at the words in the chart. Write a meaning for each prefix.

2. in: It means “in, on, or

1. mis: Something is 3. re: It means again 4. un: It means not
wrong not”

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Match the word to the definition.

misinformation inaccurate invisible reinforce reheat unfair unable

mistake misfortune independent rewrite uncomfortable

the advent of trigger popularize an underlying issue correlate

replicate crucial intimate a drop in the ocean

1. Replicate : to repeat or copy something

2. Popularize : to cause something to be generally liked

3. Trigger : to cause an event to happen

4. The advent of : the arrival of a person, thing, or event of note

5. Correlate : to establish a connection or relationship

6. An underlying issue : a feature that is not obvious but is a considerable concern

7. Crucial : decisive or critical

8. Intimate : closely acquainted

9. A drop in the ocean : a very small amount compared with what is needed

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words from Exercise A.

1. The dance was replicate by its use in a Hollywood movie.

2. Academic research was much more difficult before the advent of the internet.

3. The money the students raised was just a drop in the ocean —the charity needed a lot more.

4. I wouldn’t share my intimate secrets with anyone, not even my closest friends.

5. The results of the experiment do not correlate with findings from previous tests.

6. Political tension between the two countries has been an underlying issue over the years.

7. The coach played a crucial role in the success of the team.

8. I hope they will be able to popularize this success in the future.

9. The news of the team’s victory trigger wild celebrations across the country.

Write antonyms for the words in the chart. Use words from Exercise A.

1. Trigger 2. Crucial 3. Popularize 4. Correlate

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Match the word to the definition.

prevent block minor trivial discredit differ separate

destroy unnecessary shun ruin disassociate

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