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MAKING PURCHASES
A Decide whether the words and phrases have a positive (+) or a negative (-) meaning.
B Circle the word that has the opposite meaning in each group of words.
1 convince ≠ assure persuade discourage
2 purchase ≠ buy sell obtain
3 sensible ≠ silly down-to-earth practical
4 discourage ≠ dissuade encourage deter
5 wise ≠ educated smart foolish
6 practical ≠ impractical useful sensible
7 look ridiculous ≠ look silly look foolish look good