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What word means: to lessen or reduce
diminish
Synonym: predict, expect
foresee
Use primitive in a sentence.
The technology they used was primitive and outdated.
The camp had only a primitive outdoor toilet.
What are some examples (2) of things you can do to help conservation efforts?
buy energy efficient appliances
recycle
buy reusable containers
What does it mean if your teacher says, "I foresee college in your future."
they expect you will go to college
What word means: the careful use and protection of natural resources including air, water, and soil
conservation
Synonym: squeeze
constrict
Use impair in a sentence.
Smoking can impair your health.
A bad diet can impair your ability to perform athletically.
What are some examples of things that can impair your health?
drugs
alcohol
eating too much junk food
What do you need to do if you need to have your pants altered?
adjusted--they are too long and need to be shortened or they are too baggy and you need them taken in
What word means: easily affected or hurt
sensitive
Synonym: change, adjust
alter
Use sensitive in a sentence.
She's so sensitive that she always cries at a sad movie.
I'm very sensitive to the cold, so I think I'd better put on a sweater.
How can you alter someone's thinking?
Try to get them to change how they think about something--
if they don't recycle, teach them about the positives of recycling
if they don't exercise, teach them about the benefits of exercise.
What are 2 components of dialogue (two people talking to each other)
speaking and listening
What word means: an important part of something
component
sensitive
Use diminish in a sentence.
The strength of the army was greatly diminished by outbreaks of disease.
The drug's side effects should diminish over time.
What are some things (2) you can do to diminish the symptoms of the flu?
medicine
sleep
fluids/water
What is a snake doing if it constricts its prey?
squeezing it so it can eat
What word means: an agreement following something which is normally not permitted
concession
Antonym: develop or enlarge
diminish
Use concession in a sentence.
The hotel offered the newlyweds a free meal as a concession for not having their suite ready.
As a concession for being late, the taxi driver offered me a fifty percent discount on the fare.
What are at least 2 components of an interesting google slides presentation?
pictures
interesting information
videos
animations
Tell the class about a concession you have made with your parents or a teacher in order to do something you wanted.
You did the laundry so you could stay out an hour later
You got a 100% on an assignment so you didn't have to take the test