Vocabulary
What does "laudable" mean?
(of actions and behaviour) deserving praise, even if there is little or no success
The evening was very pleasant, albeit a little quiet.
What does "albeit" mean?
although
Kevin couldn’t make a decision about whether to buy a new pair of jeans after reading an article about the impact of fast fashion. FENCE
Kevin ______ a new pair of jeans after reading an article about the impact of fast fashion.
sat on the fence about buying
They live in abject poverty.
What does "abject" mean?
extreme
It was disingenuous of her to claim she had no financial interest in the case.
What does "disingenuous" mean?
(of a person or their behavior) slightly dishonest, or not speaking the complete truth
How can I be expected to know about the impact of sugar on children? It is impossible to know the truth with so many mixed messages. EARTH
How ______ about the impact of sugar on children? It is impossible to know the truth with so many mixed messages.
on earth should I know
One child per family is fast becoming the norm in some countries.
What does "the norm" mean?
a situation or type of behavior that is expected and considered to be typical
Crop yields have risen steadily.
What does "yield" mean?
an amount of something positive, such as food or profit, that is produced or supplied
I really don’t like travelling that much; I prefer staying at home, actually. SOON
I really don’t like travelling that much; I ______ home, actually.
would just as soon stay at
That restaurant really fleeced us!
What does "fleece" mean?
to take someone's money dishonestly, by charging too much money or by cheating them
If we continue to deplete the earth's natural resources, we will cause serious damage to the environment.
What does "deplete" mean?
to reduce something in size or amount, especially supplies of energy, money, etc.
When people travel, they become more culturally aware. THE
The more people travel , ______ become.
the more culturally aware they
There's a plethora of books about the royal family.
What does "plethora" mean?
a very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want, or can deal with
What does a "goody-two-shoes" mean?
ostentatiously virtuous or well-behaved person.
Although I am not a morning person, I’d rather finish work early than late. EVILS
Although I am not a morning person, I’d rather finish work early than late- it is the ______.
lesser of two evils