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Vocabulary Activity 1

Title: Lives

1.1 Vocabulary Preview

1.1.1. Pair work: Which words from the box can you use to talk about the people below?
brave cruel amateur atrocities major

captivating foremost royalty perpetration

I think Princess Diana was……..

1.2 Academic Vocabulary

Opposites are things which are completely different from each other and do not share
similar qualities. You can use opposites in general descriptions, to tell a story, to make
jokes, etc.

Source: https://www.skypeenglishclassnow.com/extra-english-help/grammar-and-writing-guide/what-are-opposites/

1.2.1 Read the definition of “Opposites” and choose the opposites of the words in bold in the
sentences below.

1. Firefighters are brave people who risk their lives to help people.
a. brilliant
b. cowardly
c. intelligent

2. Cruel people enjoy causing pain.
a. kind
b. sill
c. content

3. Hitler was responsible for numerous atrocities, principally against immigrants.
a. cowardly
b. royal
c. acts of compassion

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