D/ Analyzing and Comparing Words Lesson 5
5. What is the date of the last invoice that was sent to the customer?
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Vocabulary Definitions Lesson 6
adj. of the system that deals with criminals through imprisonment, parole, etc.
• The correctional facility prides itself on having few prisoners break the law again after their release from prison.
correctional
Also n. correction; v. correct; adj. correctable
n. an official document from an educational institution that shows you have completed a program successfully
diploma
• Anna received a diploma when she finished the dental hygienist course.
n. 1. achievement of a dream, keeping of a promise, or performance of a duty
2. sense of satisfaction that comes from such success
• 1. Going back to school and being hired as a veterinary assistant was a fulfillment of Tracy’s dream to work with animals.
2. Money and fame matter less to her than personal fulfillment.
fulfillment
Also v. fulfill
adj. done carefully and thoroughly, taking a broad range of knowledge into consideration
• The in-depth study of air quality in the workplace revealed some serious problems with pollutants and mould.
in-depth
Also n. depth
n. 1. organization that promotes legal, educational, medical or social concerns
2. accepted cultural behaviour, custom or law in a particular society
• 1. Universities and colleges are institutions of higher learning.
2. High divorce rates have led to redefining the institution of the family.
institution
Also n. institute; v. institute, institutionalize; adj. institutional
n. something that an organization or person believes they must try to achieve, or a task or duty they are given
mission
• Terry Fox’s mission was to raise money for cancer research by running across Canada.
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n. reasons that influence a person to act or behave in a particular way
• For some people the motivation behind learning is personal satisfaction; for others it is future financial gain.
motivation
Also n. motive; v. motivate; adj. motivational
n. someone or something that causes a problem, goes against the religious or moral values of others, or breaks the law
• Automobiles have become a major environmental offender because of the pollutants they emit.
offender
Also v. offend; adj. offensive; adv. offensively
v. to have or own things, ideas, qualities or feelings
• Businesses appreciate employees who possess honesty.
possess
Also n. possession; adj. possessive
adj. describes something that happens first or is the main or most important thing
• The primary reason Sara goes to the gym is to exercise and build muscle.
primary
Also adj. prime
n. the act of rejoining, fitting in once more
• After injured workers are retrained to work in different jobs, they face reintegration into the workforce.
reintegration
Also v. reintegrate
n. protection; freedom from risk, danger, doubt or fear
• For security, the petty cash and important papers are kept in a safe.
security
Also v. secure; adj. secure, securable; adv. securely
n. 1. people as a community, with all the cultural and social patterns and institutions they have developed
2. an association of people united by a common aim, interest or principle
• 1. Peace, order and good government are key goals of Canadian society.
2. The historical society is meeting to discuss fundraising to restore the old town hall.
society
Also v. socialize; adj. social, societal
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v. to do well thrive
• After Robert left his poorly paid job to work as a regional manager, he began to thrive financially and emotionally.
adj. extremely important to the functioning of something
• Air and water are vital because we cannot live without them.
vital
Also n. vitality; v. vitalize; adv. vitally
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A/ Matching Meanings Lesson 6
Match the vocabulary words below to their meanings. Use each word once.
primary vital offender security diploma correctional thrive fulfillment institution mission
1. first or most important _________________________
2. a public organization __________________________
3. freedom from risk, danger or injury __________________________
4. essential to the well-being of someone or something __________________________
5. dealing with offenders __________________________
6. a duty or task that needs to be accomplished __________________________
7. a certificate for the completion of a course of study __________________________
8. someone who breaks the law __________________________
9. to grow and prosper __________________________
10. a feeling of satisfaction for a job well done __________________________
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B/ Using the Right Word Lesson 6
Read the text and fill in the blanks using the vocabulary words listed below. Use each word once.
diploma motivation institution mission in-depth
society vital primary thrive fulfillment
The employment counsellor told Ahmed that it is (1)____________________ to have a high school education to be employed in (2)____________________ today. Earning a degree or (3)____________________ in an (4)____________________ of higher learning increases a person’s chances of obtaining good wages and personal (5)____________________.
The counsellor’s advice gave Ahmed the (6)____________________ he needed. He made it his (7)____________________ to complete a four-year, (8)____________________ program on environmental issues. His (9)____________________ focus was water management.
Ahmed became convinced that protecting our water supply would be the only way future generations could (10)____________________.
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C/ Relating Meanings Lesson 6
Circle the letter that corresponds to the best answer. There is only one answer for each question.
1. Which is not an example of an offender?
a) trespasser c) delinquent
b) outlaw d) correctional officer
2. Which of the following is the most similar in meaning to fulfillment?
a) dissatisfaction c) imperfection
b) realization d) disappointment
3. Which word means the opposite of possess?
a) own c) lose
b) keep d) maintain
4. Which word is not an example of a mission?
a) task c) calling
b) goal d) law
5. Which word is most similar in meaning to security?
a) publicity c) weakness
b) safety d) fear
6. Which word means the opposite of primary?
a) essential c) leading
b) original d) following
7. Which of the following is the most similar in meaning to in-depth?
a) visible c) thorough
b) quick d) unfair
8. Which word is most similar in meaning to vital?
a) key c) unimportant
b) non-essential d) irrelevant
9. Which of the following is not an example of an institution?
a) marriage c) prison
b) school d) workbook