Question

vocabulary quiz #2 - teen sleep
barrier biased discrimination capable
choose 1 of the words from our vocabulary.

1. definition:
2. 1 synonym ( word that means the same )
3. 1 antonym ( a word that means the opposite )
4. write a simple sentence:

Explanation:

1. barrier: A thing that blocks one's way or stops or hinders progress. Synonym: obstacle. Antonym: aid. Sentence: The tall fence was a barrier to their escape.
2. biased: Favouring one thing/person/group over another for personal reasons. Synonym: one - sided. Antonym: unbiased. Sentence: His biased opinion was not helpful in the discussion.
3. discrimination: The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people. Synonym: prejudice. Antonym: equality. Sentence: Discrimination based on race is unacceptable.
4. capable: Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing. Synonym: competent. Antonym: incapable. Sentence: She is capable of solving difficult problems.

Answer:

If choosing "barrier":

1. A thing that blocks one's way or stops or hinders progress.
2. obstacle
3. aid
4. The tall fence was a barrier to their escape.

If choosing "biased":

1. Favouring one thing/person/group over another for personal reasons.
2. one - sided
3. unbiased
4. His biased opinion was not helpful in the discussion.

If choosing "discrimination":

1. The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people.
2. prejudice
3. equality
4. Discrimination based on race is unacceptable.

If choosing "capable":

1. Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.
2. competent
3. incapable
4. She is capable of solving difficult problems.