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Vocabulary
Word
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accurate
barrier
confident
deprive
economical
Vocabulary Words
Vocabulary Word Definition
Part of Speech Synonym
Antonym
accurate
correct; without errors
adjective
precise
incorrect
barrier
something that blocks the way
noun
obstacle
confident
sure of something; certain
adjective
positive
unsure
deprive
to take away from; keep from having or enjoying verb
deny
offer; give
economical
costing or spending little; thrifty
inexpensive expensive;
wasteful
adjective
Examples
Word
Example
accurate
The weatherman on TV was accurate. He announced that today would be
cold and rainy and his prediction was right. He did not make any errors in
his weather report.
When is it important for things to be accurate?
barrier
She was not able to get out because a tree had fallen across the driveway.
The tree was a barrier and blocked the way out.
Can you think of something that is a barrier to you?
confident
After hours of studying, John was confident that he would pass the test.
He was almost positive that he would make a good grade.
Are you confident about passing the GED?
deprive
Anne was on a diet. She began to feel deprived because she couldn’t eat
what she really craved and wanted.
When is a time that you have been deprived of something?
economical
Daniel is very economical. He is careful with money and does not spend a
lot. He just bought an economical car. This car saves money because it
does not use very much gas.
Do you know anyone who is economical?
Fill in the Blank
accurate
barrier
confident
deprive
economical
1. She wanted the gold bracelet but bought the silver one because it was cheaper and
a more _____________ choice.
2. The highway patrolman put up a _____________ of cones so the motorists could
avoid the accident.
3. After days of practice, the coach was ______________ that his team would do well
in the game.
4. When I checked the balance in my account, I found it to be ______________.
5. The diabetic boy was _____________ of sweets.
Sentence Completion
1. I try to be accurate when I _____________________________________________.
2. The biggest barrier I face in achieving my educational goals is _________________.
3. An activity I feel very confident about is ___________________________________.
4. I feel deprived when ___________________________________________________.
5. I made an economical purchase when I bought _____________________________.
Yes, No, Why?
1. Do you feel confident that getting your GED will take away a barrier that is keeping
you from the job you want to pursue?
2. Do you feel it is accurate to describe yourself as an economical person?
Read and Respond
The Best Movie of All (Six Way Paragraphs Advanced Level: 3rd Edition, page 136; ISBN
0-8442-2123-6)
1. Judging from the passage, would most film critics feel that anyone who hasn’t seen
“Citizen Kane” is deprived?
2. Which movie does the author feel confident that film critics would choose as the best
film ever?
3. Do you think “Citizen Kane” was an economical film to create?