Unit 7
What does it mean to cram for something?
Study a ton, put a lot of information in your head in a short amount of time
What does it mean if something cascades?
water that flows downward quickly
Someone iconic is what?
Famous, well known, respected
What does it mean if you are in a pinch?
In a bad situation where you need help
What is a bump in the road?
a problem or setback (usually not very serious)
If you give someone a run for their money, you do what?
You challenge someone's position or give them strong competition
If you are fed up, how are you feeling?
Irritated with a situation that has been going on for too long
What does it mean to be cut-throat?
Very competitive
What does it mean to rigorous?
Extremely thorough or done very carefully.
What does it mean if something looks good on paper?
Good on paper: seems to be a good idea but may not be good in reality
What does it mean to garner money?
to get or earn
What is food for thought?
worth serious consideration
What does it mean to hit the nail on the head?
Do something perfectly
What does it mean to boil something down (not cooking)?
the main or central part, the core (especially of a problem)
What does it mean to overestimate something? What about underestimate?
estimate (something) to be better/worse OR smaller/larger than it really is.
What are advantages and disadvantages of online shopping?
Liv will decide.
What is an example of a meat substitute and what is it made of?
Soy (tofu), beans, mushrooms, chickpeas ect.
Why are electric vehicles better for the environment than a traditional car?
Liv will decide!!!
Explain medical tourism. Why is it a good thing for some people?
Liv will decide!
What is one source of natural energy? How does it work?
water, wind, sun ect.
Use the phrase "dive into ________" in a sentence.
Dive into: Start doing something with a lot of energy
Use the term "single out" in a sentence.
Single out: treat someone differently than everyone else in a negative way
Use the word counterpart in a sentence
Counterpart: two people or things that have the same purpose but work or are used in different situations.
Use the phrase "to give one pause" in a sentence.
To give one pause: Causing you to hesitate in doing something or consider something more deeply.
Use the word vitriol in a sentence.
Vitriol: very hurtful language or criticism, either in speech or in writing.