Vocabulary Unit 2
Provide an example of FAD
Definition: a short-lived interesting/popular product/person
As society, we should ____________(SURE) that bullying is eradicated from schools.
ENSURE
Use 'fad' in a sentence.
Fad: a passing/short-lived trend.
Provide an example of an INFAMOUS person
Infamous: becoming famous because of negative reasons
Provide an example of "in the know"...
"In the know about <sth>" , regarding something. Or
'those in the know were ready for the surprise'
People eating _________(HEALTH) is one of the main causes of chronic illnesses.
'Avid' fans means: enthusiastic/half-hearted
enthusiastic. Eager.
I can't even recognize my dog, he has done an incredible job at ___________(GROOM) it.
Use the word 'trigger' in a sentence where the meaning is clear in context.
To trigger a reaction: I don't know what triggers the bees to attack, I'm not harming them.
She sold her first piece of jewelllery, a ring on its first _________(OUT) at a dinner with a friend.
OUTING: first public appearance/ a brief outdoor trip.
Provide examples of 'unrealistic/false beauty standards'
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My co-worker is envious, but _____ (JEOPARDY) my work will be futile, it's already finished.
jeopardising
The b_____ of something is the support or foundation of something such as an idea, ideology or a product.
BACKBONE
Shopping centres are beautiful but sometimes I do go to ___________(LET), they are cheaper.
OUTLETS
Buy into: it means believing or be convinced about something.
The strait where more than 20-30% of the world's oil passes through is...
The Strait of Hormuz - /ˌhɔːˈmuːz/
The word ____ means to a custom-made service/product, usually of a good quality.
bespoke /bɪˈspəʊk/
Swimming with dolphins is a(n) valuable/invaluable experience.
They are the same. Other examples of this are: flammable/inflammable. With a slight chang of meaning: famous/infamous
____ is to get rid of, transfer, deliver to someone or to somewhere, usually unpleasant.
consigned to
MAMMALS.