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RW 4 Spring 2013
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Vocabulary Practice: Words from 7B
A. Find synonyms for the vocabulary words and definitions from the reading about caffeine. Use athesaurus to find the synonyms.
Vocabulary Word Definition Synonyms
finite having limits restricted, limited
substitute a person or thing that replaces someone
or something else
replacement
advocate of a person who supports a cause or policy supporter, defender
guarantee to promise something or be sure of
something
assure, promise
steep very high extreme
equivalent having the same value, use, or meaning as
something else
equal
capacity;
capable
the ability to do something;
skilled at doing something
talent, skill
talented, skillful, adept
decline to become lower or worse lessen, weaken, diminish
dispose of;
disposal
to throw (something) away;
the act of throwing something away
get rid of, discard
removal
utilize to use (something) for a particular
purpose
use, employ
B. Use the synonyms that you found for the words above to complete the sentences below. Not all ofthe words will be used.
Example: He must rely on his parents for money. (synonym for depend)
1. Most people are aware that the supply of fossil fuels in the world is restricted/limited. Fossil fuelswill not last forever!
2. Japan and India have begun to use/employ nuclear energy to provide power for their major cities.3. Solar, wind, and nuclear power are all interesting replacements for fossil fuels, but which one is the
best?
4. There are some groups that do not like solar power. However, supporters/defenders of solar spacestations say this technology just needs more time to get better.
5. Europe leads the world in wind power, with almost 35,000 megawatts, the equal of large coal-powered plants.