Vocabulary
President PREZ-uh-dent
Meaning: The leader of a country.
Same: leader, head
Opposite: citizen, follower
Example: The president made an important decision.
Taxes TAK-sez
Meaning: Money that people pay to the government.
Same: fees, charges
Opposite: income, profit
Example: People pay taxes to support the government.
Decision di-SI-zhun
Meaning: A choice or judgment made after thinking.
Same: choice, verdict
Opposite: chance, guess
Example: The president made a decision to help the car makers.
Extra EK-struh
Meaning: More than what is needed or expected.
Same: additional, more
Opposite: less, fewer
Example: The car makers don't have to pay extra money.
Worried WUR-ee-id
Meaning: Feeling scared or upset about something.
Same: concerned, anxious
Opposite: happy, relieved
Example: The car makers were worried about the taxes.