Vocabulary Answers

For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:

Peer pressure refers to Social influence

influence Unsafe actions

within the same age group People the same age

affecting Impacting

behaviors How you act

critically evaluate Have a good opinion about

drawbacks Disadvantages

benefits Advantages

risky behaviors Dangerous actions

feel compelled to experiment with Are obligated to try

due to Because of

engage in Participate in

desire to fit in Need for belonging

be accepted Feel part of a group

override Ignore

better judgment Sound reasoning

exposing Being vulnerable to

serious short-term health risks Grave immediate health dangers

potential addiction later in life Possible future dependency

succumbing to Giving in to

adversely affect academic performance Negatively impact educational achievements

prioritize social acceptance over Care more about what people think of you

desire for approval Craving validation

result in poor grades Lead to low academic marks

limited educational opportunities Restricted learning prospects

long-term negative consequences Bad in the long run

On the other hand However

set higher goals Establish ambitious objectives

adopt healthier habits Embrace more wholesome practices

strive for academic excellence Pursue scholastic mastery

pressured by Encouraged by others

join a study group Study with others

improved learning outcomes Enhanced educational results

academic success Doing well at school

Relatedly Similarly

supportive Encouraging

inspire Encourage

engage in physical fitness activities Participate in exercise routines

pursue positive hobbies and talents Follow constructive interests and abilities

promoting a healthier and more well-rounded lifestyle Advocating for a balanced and wholesome way of living

sense of camaraderie Feeling of comradeship

mutual encouragement fostered within positive peer groups Helping each other out within a friend circle

contribute significantly to personal growth and self-confidence Play a major role in individual development and self-assurance

Actively seeking out positive and active peer groups Energetically pursuing supportive and proactive social circles

engaging in behaviors aligned with one’s personal values Participating in actions that resonate with personal principles

mitigate Lessen negatives

adverse Bad

harnessing Utilizing

encourages Promotes

hinders personal growth Impedes individual development

motivational Inspiring

emotional Sentimental

make it a positive on the whole Turn it into an overall positive experience

Ultimately In the end

striking some degree of balance between independence and positive peer interactions Finding a middle ground between being independent and engaging in positive social interactions

crucial Essential

minimizing Reducing

embracing Accepting