Tuesday, 27 March 2018

Vocabulary revision

Below is the list of words and expressions we have covered so far this term. To make it even easier for you to recall and revise the vocabulary, each box represents a video you have watched. Work through this vocabulary on your own, making sure you understand and can use all of it. I assume you'll be ready with this after Easter.

giant
to trick sb into
an ingredient
quirky
coffee chains
to take (sth) over
to rot
gradually
fascist
independent
to drive sb out of business
high streets
see-through
to get sth / nothing in return
tax
consciousness-raising (exercise)
speed dial,
sexual assault
drag,
unconscious,
 fiancée, 
elevator ,
to suspend
to punch,
deeply rooted in,
masculinity,
peer culture,
sweep in under the carpet,
speak up,
to redefine

an incident
every now and then
whipped cream
to sink
to apply
to suspend
indignant
to his credit
to intend
to scoop
to float
skimmed milk
to come up with
to verify
to confirm
confirmation bias
omnivores / herbivores / carnivores
to shun … products
to supply sth
overnight
livestock.
instantly
domesticated
predators /
go feral
food-related
to drop / be lowered
methane (CH4)
to belch
to fart
meadows
photosynthesis
exquisite
fleeting (beauty)
don’t be fooled
a blight on
a constant reminder of
a throwaway society
landfill
take years to do sth
to decompose
to hoard sth
tend to.
to catch up with sb
 charge
take sth for granted
to alter
icon
disposable
a handkerchief
overseas
wealthy
top notch
quintessential
Middle Eastern
to oversee
to look immaculate
to pick sb up
to drop sb off
a parking bay
a chauffeur
temporary
to extend
to renew
to move up the career ladder
arrogant
a shift
cultural awareness
fulfilling career / fulfilled life
flunk (maths)
vice versa
provincial town
school curriculum / curricula
to design
to influence = to shape
medieval monasteries
to determine
satisfactory relationships
core subjects
simultaneously
entirely
obedient
unashamedly
rebellious
confusing
reassuring
a boost / to boost
biodiversity
natural habitat
a species
negative/positive impact
a  herd
to graze
unprecedented levels
worldwide
to rear and process livestock
plant-based  
gradual