ESL_C438,974 Flashcards
the acting that someone does on a stage, in a television show, or in a movie
performance
to change something to make it fit or work better with someone else
to adapt
an extended period of not being at work and not getting paid, usually for family or health reasons
leave of absence
to use size, strength, or power to scare another person
to intimidate
something that creates disagreement and discomfort in a group of people
controversial
a person who has the power to say what can and cannot be shown in a movie or television show, or printed in a book
censor
land that is owned and taken care of by the government, and that people can visit to see and experience nature
national park
the first person to move somewhere and to make it their home; the first person to do something important
pioneer
the shape or arrangement of rocks
rock formation
a tall, thin rock that sticks up from the ground that used to be connected to a mountain but no longer is
hoodoo
a scientist who studies the Earth and the Earth’s surface and history
geologist
walking long distances, usually through woods or mountains, for exercise or enjoyment
hiking
a temporary closing down of a workplace or a business where employees are not expected to do any work during a dispute with management
lockout
the leaving of a meeting, conversation, or event because of strong emotions such as anger or disapproval, often as the first step in a strike
walkout
the refusal of an organized group of employees to continue working because of disputes or disagreements, in an attempt to let their opinions and thoughts be heard
strike
