ESLPOD [111;112;113] Flashcards
to delay doing something until later, usually something that you do not want to do
procrastinate
to deal with an unpleasant or difficult situation in order to achieve something
brave (the crowds)
somebody who enjoys finding bargains
bargain hunter
a reduction in the price of something
markdown
a knot that you tie in something such as a piece of string so that there are two circular parts and two loose ends
bow
someone who hates spending money
scrooge
An expression used to show digust at the Christmas season, made famous by the fictional character Ebinizer Scrooge in the Charles Dickens novel ‘A Christmas Carol’
Bah humbug
a part of a religious or official ceremony
observance
a circle of flowers or leaves that you put on a grave to show that you are remembering the dead person; a circle of flowers or leaves that you hang up for decoration; a circle of flowers or leaves that someone wears on their head
wreath
to accept and perform the customs connected with a particular day, festival, or event
observe
not religious, or not connected with religion
secular
a joyful religious song or hymn, especially a Christian song celebrating Christmas
carol
[Events, Festivities, or Holidays]an eight-day Jewish holiday in November or December
hanukkah
an object that holds seven or more candles, used in the Jewish religion
menorah
a toy that looks like a spinning top, used to play games during Hanukkah
dreidel
