Question

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1. before you start reading...

here are the vocabulary words that will be in this reading. lets see how well you already know them.
check the box that shows how well you know each word. its ok if you dont know them yet (this is not graded)!

1. word matcher

every word has other words that have similar meanings or even the exact same meaning (these are called synonyms!). draw a line from each similar word or synonym to the vocabulary word that it matches!

1. after reading and exploring the words through some activities...

do you know these words better? check the box that shows how well you know each word. its ok if you dont know them yet (this is not graded)!

Explanation:

• advocate: means to publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy. "Champion" (as a verb) and "recommend" are synonyms.
• humanitarian: related to people concerned with reducing suffering and improving human welfare. "Philanthropic" (meaning relating to the desire to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes) and "altruistic" (showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others) are synonyms.
• legislation: the process or result of making laws. "Bill" (a draft of a proposed law) and "amendment" (a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.) are related (as parts of the legislative process).
• mobilize: to prepare and organize (troops) for active service or to organize and encourage (people) to do something. "Marshal" (to assemble and arrange in order) and "gear up" (to prepare or make ready) are synonyms.

Answer:

• advocate: champion, recommend
• humanitarian: philanthropic, altruistic
• legislation: bill, amendment
• mobilize: marshal, gear up