Name ____Nathan Pessoa ____________ Date ___3/31/23______ Class ___2nd______

Chapter 21 Alcohol
Vocabulary Practice
I. Directions Complete the following sentences by writing a term from the list
in each blank.
blood alcohol concenration fetal alcohol syndrome
alcohol abuse alcohol depressant physiological dependence
poisoning alcoholic detoxification psychological dependence
alcoholism ethanol recovery
binge drinking fermentation sobriety

1. , a disease that involves a physical or psychological dependence on alcohol, develops in

2. The form of alcohol in alcoholic beverages is called ; it is an addictive drug.

3. Alcohol is one substance that can cause , a state in which the body is poisoned and the
person’s physical and mental control is significantly reduced.

poisoning alcoholic

4. Alcohol is an example of a(n) ; a drug that slows the central nervous system.
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Chapter 21 Alcohol
Vocabulary Practice (continued)
II. Directions The words listed below appear in Chapter 21 and are part of
the Academic Word List, which includes the 570 most common academic words
used in academic texts. Read the definitions of the words and then use the
words to fill in the blanks in the sentences.

Word Definition
accurately (21-1, p. 566) exactly
diminish (21-1, p. 567) to make less or decrease
eventually (21-1, p. 570) at an unspecified later time
illustrate (21-3, p. 579) to show clearly
intensity (21-1, p. 567) the magnitude of a quantity
justify (21-3, p. 582) to show to be reasonable
ultimately (21-2, p. 575) in the end
visible (21-2, p. 573) capable of being seen
 1. The use of alcohol can an individual’s ability to make safe choices.

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2. Although a person who drinks too much alcohol may pass out, their blood alcohol
level will continue to rise. Ultimately

3. The addictive substance in beer and other alcoholic beverages is most

identified as ethanol. accurately .

4. An alcoholic will make excuses to his or her drinking.

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6. Many advertisements for alcohol are to teens and children. visible i

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