paradise lost Flashcards

1
Q

take advantage of

A

cash in on

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

an enjoyable thing that becomes bothersome

A

too much of a good thing

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

when there is too little water

A

the water is rationed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

they cant buy houses

A

there is no affordable housing

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

filipinos were thrown out of their homes

A

evicted

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

destroyed

A

demolished

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

eco friendly holiday resort

A

major business venture

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

they predict what is perhaps going to happen in the future

A

estimates

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

very beutiful

A

idyllic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

traffic jam

A

gridlock

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

to be alowed to enter

A

admition

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly