1. Glossary
Given below are the difficult words from the unit. Look at their meanings and use these words in your own sentences.
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| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| addiction | the condition of being addicted to a particular substance or activity |
| combat | take action to reduce or prevent (something bad or undesirable), to fight |
| tranquilizer | a drug taken to reduce tension or anxiety, calmative |
| consequence | a result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant |
| voluntary | something a person consciously choose to do |
| deteriorate | worsen |
| acquaintance | a person one knows slightly, but who is not a close friend |
| recreational | pertaining to activities done for enjoyment, amusement, or relaxation |
| opioid | a class of drugs that includes both legal |
| sedatives | substances, usually in the form of drugs or medications, that have a calming or sleep-inducing effect |
| perpetuate | to cause something to continue indefinitely |
| psychoactive | capable of affecting the mind or mental processes |
| undermine | to weaken or lessen the effectiveness, strength, or stability of something. |
| escalating | increasing or intensifying in scale, scope, or severity |
| normative | relating to or establishing a standard or norm |
| proponent | a person who advocates or supports a particular cause, idea, or policy |
2. Reading and Critical Thinking Skills