the speed at which the heart beats
heart rate
a type of language that is regarded as very informal
slang
the process of finding a fact or piece of knowledge that was not known before
discovery
a sum of money that is owed or due
debt
a group of people who share similar ideals and that can take part in elections
political party
an illness caused by eating food that contains harmful bacteria
food poisoning
music performed without any vocals
instrumental
the molecule that carries genetic information
DNA
having run out of money
broke
an occasion when people of a country can vote on a single question
referendum
a person with excessive weight
overweight
a negative feeling people may experience in a new country
culture shock
the most important subject that a college or university student is studying
major
money spent on things or services
expenses
a government official who represents his or her government in a foreign country
ambassador
a natural fuel such as coal or gas
fossil fuel
a live performance by a musician or a popular band
gig
the newest and most advanced technology or design (adj)
cutting-edge
using money carefully, not wastefully (adj)
thrifty
a written statement in which a political party says what it intends do
manifesto
a person who is an expert in or studies nutrition
nutritionist
a performance of a popular song previously performed by a different singer
cover version
a highest academic degree
PhD
a dishonest scheme, a fraud
scam
a building where voting takes place during an election
polling station