Vocabulary Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
aid in help
life skills development learning useful abilities for life in general
take part in active pursuits do non-passive activities like exercising or doing art
rather than instead of
passive not active
I am generally in agreement I mostly agree
increasingly important more and more crucial
contemporary society the world today
Those who argue against this contention point to people not agreeing say
primacy central importance
large proportions big percentages
illiterate unable to read or write
in order to so that
interact with talk to, communicate
It could be argued that some might say that
by extension further
without them not having them
alienated not feeling connected, close to others, society
mainstream culture how most people in the world think and act
stay in touch talk to
apply online send in applications over the internet
research learn about
organically naturally
critical skills key abilities
neglected not paying attention to
technological society more internet usage today and machines
relate to concern
display showcase
wide range lots of variety
automotive maintenance fixing cars
diverse applicability can be used in different ways
adept with good at
handle deal with
variety many types of
household tasks chores, things to be done around the home
repairs fixes
renovations changes, fixing up
concrete real
creative imaginative
physically related to the body
mentally healthier related to mood, feelings, the mind
on devices smartphones, tablets, etc.
improves mood allows for better personality
lateral thinking ability creativity
lessens reduces
risk chances
chronic anxiety disorders always feeling nervous
despite regardless of
centrality importance
truly valuable really important
require need
active participation not passive
unfortunately too bad
shifts changes
irreversible can’t be fixed
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